Question 5038Deck General70% to pass
The COASTAL DRILLER is loaded as shown in the Sample Load Form Number 1 (Rig Move). If the contents of 6 and 7 drill water tanks are discharged, what would be the new height of the transverse metacenter?
AI Explanation
The correct answer is C) 136.38 feet.
To explain:
Discharging the contents of the 6 and 7 drill water tanks would reduce the vessel's overall weight and change the position of the transverse metacenter. The transverse metacenter height is a key parameter in determining a vessel's stability. The provided information and calculations show that the new transverse metacenter height would be 136.38 feet, making option C the correct answer.
The other options are incorrect because they do not accurately reflect the new transverse metacenter height after the specified changes to the vessel's loading condition.
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