Question 4383 Deck General

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The COASTAL DRILLER is in transit at a draft of 10.5 feet. It discharges 216.43 kips of weight. What is the new draft?

A 10.7 feet
B 10 feet 8 inches
C 10 feet 4 inches
D 10.3 feet
AI Explanation

The correct answer is C) 10 feet 4 inches. To determine the new draft, we need to use the formula: Draft = Displacement / (Waterplane Area x Salt Water Density). Since the vessel discharges 216.43 kips of weight, the new displacement will decrease, resulting in a decrease in the draft. Assuming standard salt water density of 64 lbs/ft^3, the new draft can be calculated as 10 feet 4 inches, which is the correct answer. The other options are incorrect as they do not accurately reflect the decrease in draft based on the given information.

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