When making a turn (course change) on most merchant ships, the vessel will heel outwards if __________.

Correct Answer: Option D — G is above the center of lateral resistance

When a vessel's center of gravity (G) is located above the underwater center of lateral resistance, the centrifugal force acting outward during a turn creates a heeling moment that causes the ship to heel outwards. This dynamic list is common when vessels are light or improperly loaded.