Safety & Environmental Protection (Deck) USCG Question #1683 (Set 52)

The greatest effect on stability occurs from loose liquids flowing __________.

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option C — in and out of a vessel that is holed in a wing tank

Liquids flowing in and out of a holed wing tank create both free surface and free communication effects, causing an off-center weight shift that drastically reduces initial transverse stability and can quickly lead to capselling.

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