Question 2029 Deck Safety

The correct answer is A) KG is increased. When a double bottom is deballasted, the center of gravity (KG) of the vessel increases. This is because the ballast water in the double bottom, which is typically located lower in the vessel, is removed. This raises the overall center of gravity of the ship, resulting in an increased KG. The other options are incorrect because B) KG does not increase at light drafts and decrease at deep drafts, C) KG is not decreased, and D) KG is affected by the deballasting of the double bottom.