You have approximately 29 tons of fish on deck. What will be the shift in the center of gravity after you shift the fish to the fish hold, a vertical distance of 5 feet? (total displacement is 483 tons)
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option C — 0.3 foot
Applying the vertical center of gravity formula $\Delta KG = (w \times d) / W$, multiply 29 tons by the 5-foot vertical distance and divide by the 483 tons total displacement, resulting in a 0.3 foot shift.
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