Marina Board Exam: The effect we call "squat" occurs. Why

Marina Board Exam


The effect we call "squat" occurs. Why?

A. Decreased velocity and increased water pressure around the ship's hull 
B. The bow and stern wave make the ship sink lower in the water 
C. Increased effect of gravity due to closeness of the seabed 
D. Increased velocity and decreased water pressure around the ship's hull

Answer:  D. Increased velocity and decreased water pressure around the ship's hull