Question 1733 Deck Safety

The correct answer is C) rolling. The angular movement of a vessel about a horizontal line drawn from its bow to its stern is known as rolling. This motion occurs when the vessel tilts or sways from side to side around its longitudinal axis, which is the line running from the bow to the stern. The other options are incorrect because: A) Pitching refers to the angular movement of a vessel about a horizontal line drawn from one side to the other. B) Swaying refers to the lateral movement of a vessel from side to side. D) Heaving refers to the vertical movement of a vessel up and down.