Water is commonly used in ships to provide stability and counteract against uneven loads. Depending on the weight and distribution of the load in the hull, ballast-valve control systems open or close valves to either flood or empty the ballast tanks within a ship’s hull. Known as trimming, it generates counterweights on demand, keeping the ship stable...
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