Ballast Water

Real World Example

Imagine you're trying to balance a grocery bag filled with items of varying weights so it doesn't tip over as you carry it home. This is similar to how a ship uses ballast water to maintain its stability by keeping it level and balanced in the water. Just as you might shift heavier items to the bottom of the bag to prevent it from toppling, a vessel adjusts the water in its ballast compartments to ensure it remains stable and upright on the open seas.