Safety & Environmental Protection (Deck) USCG Question #2144 (Set 66)

When a vessel's LCG is aft of her LCB, the vessel will __________.

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option A — trim by the stern

When the Longitudinal Center of Gravity (LCG) is positioned aft of the Longitudinal Center of Buoyancy (LCB), the resulting couple causes the vessel to settle deeper aft, trimming by the stern.

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