Question 4956 Deck General

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Forces within a drilling unit have caused a difference between the starboard and port drafts. This difference is _______________.

A list
B heel
C trim
D flotation
AI Explanation

The correct answer is A) list. The difference between the starboard and port drafts is known as list. List is a vessel's inclination to one side or the other, caused by an uneven distribution of weight or forces acting on the vessel. This can lead to a difference in the draft measurements between the starboard and port sides, indicating that the vessel is not floating evenly. The other options are incorrect: B) heel refers to a temporary, dynamic tilt of the vessel, often caused by wind or waves. C) trim refers to the difference in draft between the bow and stern of the vessel. D) flotation is the overall buoyancy of the vessel, not the difference in draft between the sides.

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