USCG USCG Safety Eng
Set 6 • Question #160 of 254
Launch Interactive Practice Room In the absence of external forces, the center of gravity of a floating vessel is located directly above the __________.
A
metacenter
B
amidships
C
center of flotation
D
geometric center of the displaced volume
✓ Correct Answer
USCG NMC Regulatory Explanation
Under MARPOL, SOLAS, and USCG Marine Engineering Safety regulations, regarding 'In the absence of external forces, the center of gravity of a floating vessel is located directly above the', the mandated standard is: 'geometric center of the displaced volume'.
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