Initial stability of a vessel may be improved by（）.

[单选题]Initial stability refers to stability（）.A . at small angles of inclinationB . when loaded with minimum deck loadC . when at transit draftD . when GZ is zero

[单选题]The important initial stability parameter，GM，is the（）.A . metacentric heightB . height of the metacenter above the keelC . height of the center of buoyancy above the keelD . height of the center of gravity above the keel

[单选题]To improve your vessel’s stability in a hazardous situation，you should（）.A . ballast deep tanks if they are slackB . transfer ballast athwartshipsC . pump out double bottomsD . fill double bottoms from deep tank

[单选题]The change in trim of a vessel may be found by（）.A . dividing the trim moments by MT1B . subtracting the LCF from the LCBC . looking at the Hydrostatic Properties Table for the draft of the vesselD . dividing longitudinal moments by the displacement

[单选题]You may BEST turn a twin-screw vessel about，to the right，in a narrow channel by using ______.A．Both engines ahead and helmB．One engine onlyC．Port engine ahead and the starboard engine asternD．Both engines astern and use helm

[单选题]On a passenger vessel，the vessel’s name must appear on（）.A . ring life buoyB . lifeboatsC . lifeboat oarsD . All of the above

[名词解释] IMP

[单选题]The stability of a semisubmersible ship would be seriously reduced if flooding occurred in the（）.A . submerged hullsB . column void spacesC . dry mud tanksD . ballast tank

[单选题]Stability is determined by the relationship of the center of gravity and the（）.A . water depthB . keelC . center of flotationD . center of buoyancy

[单选题]What will NOT decrease the stability of a vessel?（）A . Topside icingB . Running with a following seaC . Using 35% of the fuel in a full tankD . Lowering a weight suspended by a boom onto the deck