Question 2122 Deck Safety

The correct answer is C) list. The difference between the starboard and port drafts caused by shifting a weight transversely is called the list. List refers to the inclination of a vessel to one side due to an uneven distribution of weight, either from cargo, passengers, or other factors. Shifting a weight transversely, or from one side to the other, will create a difference in the drafts between the starboard and port sides, resulting in a list. The other options are incorrect - trim refers to the longitudinal inclination of a vessel, flotation is the buoyancy of the vessel, and heel is the transverse inclination caused by external forces like wind or waves, rather than internal weight distribution.