Question 1810 Deck Safety

The correct answer is D) heel. The difference between the starboard and port drafts due to the wind or seas is called "heel". Heel refers to the sideways tilt or list of a vessel caused by external forces such as wind or waves acting on the vessel. This causes an uneven draft between the port and starboard sides of the vessel. The other options are incorrect because: A) List refers to the longitudinal tilt of a vessel, not the sideways tilt. B) Flotation refers to the buoyancy of the vessel, not the difference in draft. C) Trim refers to the longitudinal tilt of the vessel, not the sideways tilt.