Loading, Discharging and Shifting

If a ship’s center of gravity is too high, what is the best course of action to improve stability?

• Remove cargo from the lower holds

• Add ballast to the lower sections

• Shift weight toward the stern

• Increase fuel consumption

A ship is discharging cargo unevenly, leading to a significant shift in the center of gravity. What should be the officer’s first corrective action?

• Shift remaining cargo evenly

• Increase ballast on the opposite side

• Halt unloading and reassess the stability

• Continue unloading as planned

The process of de-ballasting should be approached carefully because:

• It can lead to unexpected loss of stability

• It has no impact on ship stability

• It increases rolling resistance

• It enhances ship maneuverability

A ship’s officer needs to lower the center of gravity during heavy cargo operations. Which action is most effective?

• Ballasting the double-bottom tanks

• Removing cargo from the lower holds

• Placing heavy cargo on the upper deck

• Keeping ballast tanks empty

What would happen if a ship’s center of gravity moves above the metacenter?

• The ship’s speed increases

• The ship becomes more stable

• The ship experiences reduced drag

• The ship becomes unstable and risks capsizing

What will be the reaction of Center of Gravity when there is a weight being discharged?

• Center of Gravity will move towards the center of gravity of weight discharged

• Center of Gravity will move parallel from the center of gravity of weight discharged

• Center of Gravity will move away from the center of gravity of weight discharged

• Center of Gravity will stay in its present position

What will be the reaction of Center of Gravity when there is a weight being loaded?

• Center of Gravity will move towards the center of gravity of weight discharged

• Center of Gravity will move parallel from the center of gravity of weight discharged

• Center of Gravity will move away from the center of gravity of weight discharged

• Center of Gravity will stay in its present position

What will be the reaction of Center of Gravity when there is a weight being shifted its position onboard?

• Center of Gravity will move towards the center of gravity of weight discharged

• Center of Gravity will move Parallel from the center of gravity of weight discharged

• Center of Gravity will move away from the center of gravity of weight discharged

• Center of Gravity will stay in its present position

Which of the following is the most effective way to prevent sudden loss of stability in port?

• Monitoring ballast and cargo operations closely

• Ignoring ballast adjustments until loading is complete

• Placing all cargo on one side to balance listing

• Keeping ballast tanks empty throughout loading

A ship is preparing for a rough sea crossing. What is the best preemptive action?

• Load extra cargo at the highest point

• Keep ballast tanks half full for flexibility

• Concentrate weight in one location

• Secure cargo and adjust ballast for lower center of gravity