Safety & Environmental Protection (Deck) USCG Question #2060 (Set 63)

The difference between the starboard and port drafts caused by shifting a weight transversely is __________.

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option C — list

Draft differentials measured port versus starboard resulting strictly from an internal transverse shift of weight define a vessel's list, whereas longitudinal draft variations define trim and dynamic environmental inclinations define heel.

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