USCG USCG Safety Eng
Set 3 • Question #68 of 254
Launch Interactive Practice Room For a floating MODU, the center of buoyancy and the metacenter are in the line of action of the buoyant force __________.
A
only when there is positive stability
B
only when there is negative stability
C
only when there is neutral stability
D
at all times
✓ Correct Answer
USCG NMC Regulatory Explanation
Under MARPOL, SOLAS, and USCG Marine Engineering Safety regulations, regarding 'For a floating MODU, the center of buoyancy and the metacenter are in the line of action of the buoyant force', the mandated standard is: 'at all times'.
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