Question 2234 Deck Safety

The correct answer is A) sag. The normal tendency for a loaded tanker is to sag, which means the midship section of the vessel droops downward due to the heavy weight of the cargo. This is because the weight of the cargo in the center of the vessel creates a sagging bending moment, causing the middle section to dip down. The other answer choices are incorrect: B) be very tender - A loaded tanker would not be "tender" or unstable, but rather have a low center of gravity due to the heavy cargo. C) hog - Hogging is the opposite of sagging, where the ends of the vessel rise up, which is not the normal tendency for a loaded tanker. D) have a permanent list - A permanent list refers to the vessel leaning to one side, which is not the typical condition for a loaded tanker.