Safety & Environmental Protection (Deck) USCG Question #2053 (Set 63)

A vessel is "listed" when it is __________.

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option B — inclined due to an off-center weight

Transverse stability principles dictate that a list is a static angle of inclination resulting from internal transverse weight shifts or asymmetrical loading, distinguishing it from dynamic external forces that produce temporary heeling.

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