Question 1055Deck General70% to pass
Your tank vessel is loaded down to her marks, and you find that she has too much trim by the stern. To adjust the trim you may _______________.
AI Explanation
The correct answer is A) shift bunkers forward.
Shifting bunkers forward will help adjust the trim by the stern when a vessel is loaded down to her marks. By moving the fuel or ballast from the aft tanks to the forward tanks, the vessel's stern will rise, and the trim will be reduced. This is a common practice to maintain proper trim and stability when a vessel is fully loaded.
The other options are incorrect because loading more cargo forward or adding ballast forward would not specifically address the issue of excessive trim by the stern. Those actions would simply change the vessel's overall trim and stability, rather than directly adjusting the trim.
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