Question 4712Deck General70% to pass
The DEEP DRILLER at survival draft loads 2,068.1 long tons of ballast. What is the new draft?
AI Explanation
The correct answer is C) 60.0 feet.
To calculate the new draft after loading 2,068.1 long tons of ballast, we need to use the relationship between the vessel's displacement and draft. The displacement of a vessel is directly proportional to its draft, so adding 2,068.1 long tons of ballast will increase the vessel's draft accordingly.
The other options are incorrect because they do not accurately reflect the change in draft based on the given information. Option A (30.0 feet) and B (45.0 feet) are too low, while option D (75.0 feet) is too high for the specified ballast load.
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