As chief engineer you should understand the concept of corrective measures and their purpose. The following four actions will have which affect on the vessel? 1) Add weight low and symmetrically about the centerline. 2) Remove high weight symmetrically. 3) Move weight down symmetrically. 4) Eliminate any free surface present.
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option D — To move the center of gravity down to a position below the metacenter and remove an angle of loll.
Under USCG National Maritime Center examination standards, the accepted correct answer is: To move the center of gravity down to a position below the metacenter and remove an angle of loll..
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