Question 2118Deck Safety70% to pass
If a vessel lists to port, the center of buoyancy will _______________.
AI Explanation
The correct answer is C) move to port.
When a vessel lists to port, the center of buoyancy will shift to the port side to maintain the vessel's equilibrium. This is because the shift in the vessel's weight distribution causes the center of buoyancy to move in the direction of the list, which is to port. The other answer choices are incorrect because the center of buoyancy will not move to starboard (A), stay in the same position (B), or move directly down (D) when the vessel lists to port.
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