On the fully containerized ship, approximately one-third or more of the cargo is on deck above the rolling center. Top stowed containers are subject to __________.

Correct Answer: Option A — accelerations greater than on conventional vessels

Container ships feature high vertical centers of gravity due to on-deck stowage. Containers positioned far above the rolling center experience amplified centrifugal and transverse accelerations during vessel rolling motions, exceeding those found on conventional cargo ships.