USCG USCG Safety Eng
Set 6 • Question #154 of 254
Launch Interactive Practice Room A vessel should normally behave as if all of its weight is acting downward through the center of gravity and all of its support is acting upward through the __________.
A
keel
B
center of buoyancy
✓ Correct Answer
C
tipping center
D
amidships section
USCG NMC Regulatory Explanation
Under MARPOL, SOLAS, and USCG Marine Engineering Safety regulations, regarding 'A vessel should normally behave as if all of its weight is acting downward through the center of gravity and all of its support is acting upward through the', the mandated standard is: 'center of buoyancy'.
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