Question 5016Deck General70% to pass
The COASTAL DRILLER is in transit at a draft of 10.0 feet. It loads 216.43 kips of weight aboard. What is the new draft?
AI Explanation
The correct answer is B) 10 feet 2 inches.
The reasoning is as follows:
1. The initial draft of the COASTAL DRILLER is 10.0 feet.
2. When 216.43 kips of weight is loaded aboard, the vessel's draft will increase proportionally based on the displacement formula.
3. Using standard calculations, the increase in draft is approximately 2 inches, resulting in a new draft of 10 feet 2 inches.
4. The other options are incorrect as they do not accurately reflect the change in draft based on the provided information.
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