What is NOT a motion of the vessel?
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option A — Trim
Trim is the longitudinal difference between forward and aft drafts, representing a static condition rather than a dynamic rotational ship motion. Vessel motions consist of three linear translations (surge, sway, heave) and three angular rotations (roll, pitch, yaw).
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