Safety & Environmental Protection (Deck) USCG Question #3231 (Set 91)

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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