Why might the same vessel be noticeably more affected by a given wind strength when in ballast condition compared to fully loaded?

A. A fully loaded vessel is always more affected by wind than the same vessel in ballast

B. In ballast, the vessel typically has greater freeboard exposed to the wind and reduced draft, meaning a larger sail area is presented relative to the underwater hull area resisting lateral movement (and less grip/inertia in the water), making the vessel more readily pushed off course or off a berth by a given wind strength than when loaded

C. Wind sensitivity depends solely on engine power and is unrelated to freeboard or draft

D. Loading condition has no effect on wind sensitivity; only vessel length matters

A. Onshore wind always makes berthing easier with no additional risk to manage

B. Onshore wind has no effect on approach speed or angle and can be ignored when planning the approach

C. The wind will tend to push the vessel onto the berth faster than the planned approach speed and angle intended, risking a heavier-than-planned contact with the berth or fendering if the approach is not adjusted — the natural tendency is for the wind to "help" the vessel onto the berth, which sounds convenient but easily becomes excessive if not actively managed

D. Onshore wind only matters for sailing vessels, not powered vessels

A. Offshore wind only becomes a factor once the vessel is already alongside, not during the approach

B. Offshore wind makes berthing automatically easier than calm conditions with no additional consideration needed

C. Offshore wind has the same practical effect as onshore wind, with no meaningful difference in handling approach

D. The wind will tend to push the vessel away from the berth, requiring the vessel to maintain sufficient angle and speed (or use of tugs/thrusters) to counteract the wind and actually close the final gap to the berth — without enough counteracting force, the vessel may struggle to get alongside at all, or be pushed off again after initially closing