Question 2122Deck Safety70% to pass
The difference between the starboard and port drafts caused by shifting a weight transversely is _______________.
AI Explanation
The correct answer is C) list.
The difference between the starboard and port drafts caused by shifting a weight transversely is called the list. List refers to the inclination of a vessel to one side due to an uneven distribution of weight, either from cargo, passengers, or other factors. Shifting a weight transversely, or from one side to the other, will create a difference in the drafts between the starboard and port sides, resulting in a list.
The other options are incorrect - trim refers to the longitudinal inclination of a vessel, flotation is the buoyancy of the vessel, and heel is the transverse inclination caused by external forces like wind or waves, rather than internal weight distribution.
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#2120 Your vessel has just finished bunkering and has a small list due to improper distribution of the fuel oil. This list will cause _______________.#2121 If your vessel has a list to port due to negative GM and off-center weight, the first corrective measure you should take is to _______________.#2123 During cargo operations, your vessel develops a list due to the center of gravity rising above the transverse metacenter. To correct the list, you should _______________.#2124 Assuming an even transverse distribution of weight in a vessel, which condition could cause a list? #2125 If your vessel will list with equal readiness to either side, the list is most likely caused by _______________.