Safety & Environmental Protection (Deck) USCG Question #1690 (Set 52)

The angular movement of a vessel about a horizontal line drawn from its bow to its stern is __________.

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option C — rolling

Rolling is the angular oscillatory movement of a vessel revolving around its longitudinal axis, causing the port and starboard sides to alternately rise and fall.

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