Safety & Environmental Protection (Deck) USCG Question #3239 (Set 91)

Which will be a result of removing on-deck containers?

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option B — Metacentric height will increase

Removing weight from the deck lowers the vessel's overall center of gravity (KG). Since metacentric height (GM) is the difference between the metacenter (KM) and the center of gravity (KG), lowering KG directly increases the GM, thereby improving the vessel's initial transverse stability as required by stability standards.

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