Question 1803 Deck Safety

The correct answer is B) it will remain constant. When a weight is transferred forward on a vessel, the location of the center of gravity (LCG) shifts forward, but the overall weight of the vessel remains the same. The draft at the center of flotation will not change, as the buoyancy force is still equal to the overall weight of the vessel. The shift in LCG may affect the vessel's trim, but it will not impact the draft at the center of flotation. The other options are incorrect because: A) the draft will not increase, as the overall weight remains the same; C) the draft will not change depending on LCG, as explained above; and D) the draft will not decrease for the same reason as A).