Question 2205Deck Safety70% to pass
Which action will affect the trim of a vessel?
AI Explanation
The correct answer is B) Moving a weight forward.
Explanation:
Moving a weight forward on a vessel will affect the trim of the vessel. Trim refers to the difference in the vessel's draft between the bow and the stern. Moving a weight forward will shift the center of gravity forward, causing the bow to sit lower in the water and the stern to sit higher, affecting the overall trim of the vessel.
The other options are incorrect because: A) Adding weight at the tipping center would affect the vessel's stability, not its trim; C) Moving high weights lower would affect the vessel's stability, not its trim.
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