🔍 Key Concepts

• Transverse stability and list control during cargo operations • Difference between trim (fore-and-aft) and list (side-to-side) control • Effect of wing tanks vs centerline tanks on a vessel’s list

💭 Think About

• Which tanks, when filled or emptied, create an off-center weight that can cause or correct list? • How does the location of a tank relative to the ship’s centerline change its effect on list versus trim? • During discharge, what tank arrangement allows you to balance weight evenly on both sides of the ship?

✅ Before You Answer

• Identify which choices involve centerline tanks versus wing (side) tanks • Decide which tank arrangement is best for adjusting side-to-side balance, not fore-and-aft trim • Confirm that the method used allows fine control over list as cargo is discharged