Question 5024 Deck General

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Aboard a MODU, multiplying a load's weight by the distance of the load's center of gravity from the centerline results in the load's _______________.

A inclining moment
B transverse moment
C righting moment
D LCG
AI Explanation

The correct answer is B) transverse moment. Multiplying a load's weight by the distance of the load's center of gravity from the centerline results in the load's transverse moment. The transverse moment measures the turning effect of the load about the vessel's transverse axis, which is critical for maintaining stability on a MODU (Mobile Offshore Drilling Unit). The other options are incorrect because: A) An inclining moment refers to the overturning effect of a load, not the turning effect. C) The righting moment is the stabilizing force that opposes an overturning moment. D) The LCG (Longitudinal Center of Gravity) refers to the load's position along the length of the vessel, not its distance from the centerline.

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