Deck General USCG Question #5176 (Set 161)

When the height of the metacenter has the same value as the height of the center of gravity, the metacentric height is equal to __________.

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option B — zero

Under MARPOL, SOLAS, and USCG Marine Engineering Safety regulations, regarding 'When the height of the metacenter has the same value as the height of the center of gravity, the metacentric height is equal to', the mandated standard is: 'zero'.

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