Which action will affect the trim of a vessel?
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option B — Moving a weight forward
Shifting a weight longitudinally creates a moment about the transverse axis, altering the vessel's longitudinal center of gravity (LCG) relative to the center of buoyancy, thus directly changing ship trim.
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