USCG USCG Safety Eng
Set 9 • Question #247 of 254
Launch Interactive Practice Room When the force of the wind causes a floating MODU to heel to a static angle, the __________.
A
centers of buoyancy and gravity are in the same
B
righting moment equals the wind heeling moment
✓ Correct Answer
C
downflooding point is below water
D
deck edge immersion occurs
USCG NMC Regulatory Explanation
Under MARPOL, SOLAS, and USCG Marine Engineering Safety regulations, regarding 'When the force of the wind causes a floating MODU to heel to a static angle, the', the mandated standard is: 'righting moment equals the wind heeling moment'.
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