Question 2126Deck Safety70% to pass
A vessel continually lists to one side and has a normal rolling period. Which statement is TRUE?
AI Explanation
The correct answer is C) The vessel has asymmetrical weight distribution.
A vessel that continually lists to one side and has a normal rolling period indicates that the center of gravity is not located on the vessel's centerline, resulting in an asymmetrical weight distribution. This asymmetry causes the vessel to list to one side. Reducing the KM (transverse metacentric height) or having a negative GM (metacentric height) would not address the root cause of the listing, which is the off-center location of the center of gravity. The statement that the center of gravity is on the centerline (option D) is incorrect, as the listing behavior clearly demonstrates otherwise.
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