Safety & Environmental Protection (Deck) USCG Question #1757 (Set 54)

How will the draft at the center of floatation change after transferring a weight forward on a vessel?

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option B — it will remain constant

When weight is transferred longitudinally on a vessel, the ship trims about its center of flotation. Because the center of flotation serves as the pivot point for this trim change, the draft directly at the center of flotation remains entirely constant during the weight shift.

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