Deck Rules (Supplementary) USCG Question #1987 (Set 6)

What is used as an indicator of initial stability?

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option B — GM

Metacentric height (GM) is universally applied by mariners as the primary mathematical indicator of a floating vessel's initial transverse stability during cargo operations and damage control.

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