Forces within a vessel may cause a difference between the starboard and port drafts. What is this difference called?
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option B — list
List is defined as the transverse inclination of a vessel caused by internal forces, such as shifted cargo or off-center weights. Unlike heel, which is a temporary inclination caused by external forces like wind or waves, list is a static condition resulting from the vessel's own weight distribution.
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