When a vessel has grounded which of the following could result from the forces acting upward on the bottom?
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option D — All of the above
An upward grounding force acts as a concentrated loss of displacement at the contact point. Depending on the location of the grounding point relative to the vessel's center of gravity and center of flotation, this upward force can induce list, heel to one side, and significant changes in trim.
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