Question 1578 Deck General

The correct answer is D) shift bunkers forward. When a vessel has too much trim by the stern, meaning the stern is sitting lower in the water, shifting bunkers (fuel and lubricating oil) forward will help to even out the trim and bring the vessel closer to an even keel. This redistributes the weight of the vessel's contents to improve the vessel's stability and seakeeping. The other options would not effectively address the issue of excessive stern trim while maintaining profitability. Loading more cargo forward or discharging cargo midships could potentially make the trim issue worse, while adding ballast forward may not be the most efficient solution.