Question 2134 Deck Safety

The correct answer is C) be tender. When the metacentric height (GM) of a vessel is small, it indicates that the vessel has a low stability and is considered "tender". This means the vessel will have a large angle of roll and a quick, rapid motion in response to external forces, such as waves or wind. A tender vessel is more susceptible to heeling and is less stable compared to a vessel with a larger metacentric height, which would be considered "stiff". The other options are incorrect because: A) Large angles of roll are a characteristic of a tender vessel, not a stiff one. B) Quick and rapid motion is also a characteristic of a tender vessel, not a stiff one. D) A stiff vessel would have a larger metacentric height, not a smaller one.