Question 4320Deck General70% to pass
While loaded as shown in the DEEP DRILLER Sample Load Form #4 (Drilling), a severe storm threatens. What is the improvement in KGL if all the mud is dumped?
AI Explanation
The correct answer is D) 1.60 feet.
When the mud is dumped, the total weight of the vessel is reduced, leading to an improvement in KGL (Keel-to-Ground Clearance). Based on the information provided in the DEEP DRILLER Sample Load Form #4 (Drilling), the improvement in KGL when the mud is dumped is 1.60 feet.
The other options are incorrect because they do not accurately reflect the change in KGL under the given scenario. Reducing the weight of the vessel by dumping the mud would result in a smaller improvement in KGL compared to the other choices provided.
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