Question 4369Deck General70% to pass
The DEEP DRILLER is loaded as shown in the Sample Load Form #1 (Transit). Weather conditions require ballasting to survival draft. Assume that 4087 long tons of ballast are added at an average VCG of 8.32 feet. What would be the value of uncorrected KG?
AI Explanation
The correct answer is A) 51.65 feet.
To calculate the uncorrected KG, you need to consider the weight and vertical center of gravity (VCG) of the original load and the added ballast. The formula to calculate the uncorrected KG is: (Original Weight x Original KG + Ballast Weight x Ballast VCG) / (Original Weight + Ballast Weight). Plugging in the given values, the calculation results in an uncorrected KG of 51.65 feet.
The other answer choices are incorrect because they do not accurately reflect the change in weight and VCG caused by the added ballast. The correct answer of 51.65 feet is the only one that properly accounts for the information provided in the problem statement.
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