Safety & Environmental Protection (Deck) USCG Question #2141 (Set 65)

The change in trim of a vessel may be found by __________.

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option A — dividing the trim moments by MT1

Change in trim is calculated mathematically by dividing the applied longitudinal trim moment (weight multiplied by distance from the center of flotation) by the Moment to Trim One Inch (MT1).

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