Question 611 Deck Safety

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When a vessel has grounded which of the following could result from the forces acting upward on the bottom?

A the vessel could heel to one side
B the vessel could take on a list
C the trim of the vessel could change
D All of the above
AI Explanation

The correct answer is D) All of the above. When a vessel grounds, the forces acting upward on the bottom can result in the vessel heeling to one side, taking on a list, and experiencing a change in trim. This is because the grounding creates an uneven distribution of weight and buoyancy, leading to these stability issues. The other options are incorrect because they only describe a subset of the potential effects. Grounding can impact a vessel in multiple ways, not just one specific stability factor.

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