Question 4372 Deck General

The correct answer is C) 60 feet. When a vessel takes on additional weight, it will sink deeper into the water, increasing its draft. The increase in draft can be calculated using the formula: Increase in draft = Weight added / (Waterline area x Density of water). Given that the DEEP DRILLER has a draft of 58.0 feet and takes on 275.8 long tons, the increase in draft would be approximately 2.0 feet, resulting in a new draft of 60 feet. The other options are incorrect because they do not accurately reflect the increase in draft based on the weight added.