Question 1809Deck Safety70% to pass
The wind has caused a difference between drafts starboard and port. This difference is known as which of the following?
AI Explanation
The correct answer is D) heel.
The difference in drafts between the starboard and port sides of a vessel caused by the wind is known as "heel." Heel refers to the transverse inclination of a vessel, where one side is lower in the water than the other. This is distinct from "list," which is the longitudinal inclination of a vessel.
The other options are incorrect because they do not accurately describe the specific condition being described. "Flotation" refers to the buoyancy of the vessel, "trim" refers to the longitudinal inclination, and "list" refers to the vessel's longitudinal inclination, not the transverse inclination caused by the wind.
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