Question 2040 Deck Safety

The correct answer is A) Its period of roll is long. Tender vessels, which are typically small ships or boats, have a long period of roll due to their small size and low metacentric height (GM). This means they take a longer time to complete one full roll from one side to the other, which can make them less stable and more susceptible to rolling motions. The other options are incorrect because: B) Tender vessels typically have a small GM, not a large one. C) Tender vessels do not have a very low center of gravity. D) Tender vessels may not have good transverse stability due to their small size and low GM.