Question 2049 Deck Safety

The correct answer is C) G is above the center of lateral resistance. When a vessel makes a turn, the centrifugal force acting on the vessel causes it to heel outwards. This heeling is influenced by the position of the vessel's center of gravity (G) relative to the center of lateral resistance. If G is above the center of lateral resistance, the vessel will heel outwards during the turn. This is because the higher center of gravity creates a greater righting moment that causes the vessel to heel. The other options are incorrect because: A) a vessel's draft does not directly affect the heeling during a turn, and B) the vessel's loading condition (deeply laden or not) also does not determine the heeling behavior. D) If G is below the center of lateral resistance, the vessel would heel inwards during the turn, which is the opposite of the correct scenario.