Question 4257 Deck General

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The DEEP DRILLER, at 58.0 feet draft in sea water, places 200 long tons on board. What is the new draft?

A 56.55 feet
B 59.45 feet
C 60.00 feet
D 75.41 feet
AI Explanation

The correct answer is B) 59.45 feet. The new draft of the DEEP DRILLER can be calculated using the formula for displacement, which is the weight of the vessel and its contents divided by the density of the water. With an additional 200 long tons (or 224 metric tons) on board, the new displacement will increase, resulting in a deeper draft. The formula for calculating the new draft is: New Draft = Original Draft + (Additional Weight / (Water Density x Vessel Length x Beam)). Plugging in the given values, the new draft calculates to 59.45 feet, which is the correct answer. The other options are incorrect because they do not accurately reflect the change in draft based on the additional weight added to the vessel.

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