Safety & Environmental Protection (Deck) USCG Question #1696 (Set 52)

Pitching is angular motion of the vessel about what axis?

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option A — Transverse

Pitching is the angular motion of a vessel rotating about its transverse (athwartships) axis, causing the bow and stern to move vertically.

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