Safety & Environmental Protection (Deck) USCG Question #2138 (Set 65)

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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