Question 2119 Deck Safety

The correct answer is D) the list should be easily removed. When a vessel takes a slight list from off-center loading, the list should be easily corrected by adjusting the load on deck to return the vessel to an upright position. The list does not affect the mean draft, so B is incorrect. The vessel is not trimmed, so C is incorrect. And the vessel would not "flop" from the slight list, so A is also incorrect. Maintaining the vessel's stability and upright position is crucial for safe operations, and correcting a minor list through proper loading and weight distribution is a standard practice for vessel masters and operators.