Ship handling with maximum loads

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Ship handling with maximum loads

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When reading about record loads I wondered if the ship handles differently with say 70,000 tons vs 60,000?
Slower top speed, more reluctant to turn? More tonnage is better in high winds and waves?

Or other things I've not thought of?