If a vessel rolls to the starboard side, and there are no movable or moving weights onboard, the center of gravity will __________.
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option D — stay in the same position
The center of gravity is a function of the distribution of mass within the vessel. If no weights are moved, added, or removed, the center of gravity remains fixed relative to the ship's structure, regardless of the vessel's orientation or heel angle caused by external forces.
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