The DEEP DRILLER, at 60.0 feet draft in sea water, has... - USCG Deck General

The DEEP DRILLER, at 60.0 feet draft in sea water, has VM = 974,441 foot-long tons, LM = 3 foot-long tons, FSML = 30,572 foot-long tons, and FSMT = 18,732 foot-long tons. What is the transverse free surface correction to KG?

A 0.00 feet

B 1.03 feet

C 1.69 feet

D 2.22 feet

AI Explanation

The correct answer is B) 1.03 feet. The transverse free surface correction to KG is calculated using the formula: Transverse Free Surface Correction = (FSMT / VM) * Metacentric Height (GM). In this case, with the given values of FSMT (18,732 foot-long tons) and VM (974,441 foot-long tons), the transverse free surface correction comes out to 1.03 feet. The other options are incorrect because they do not accurately reflect the calculation using the provided information. Option A is incorrect as it does not account for the free surface effect. Options C and D are also incorrect as they do not match the calculated value of 1.03 feet.

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Question 4408 Deck General

The DEEP DRILLER, at 60.0 feet draft in sea water, has VM = 974,441 foot-long tons, LM = 3 foot-long tons, FSML = 30,572 foot-long tons, and FSMT = 18,732 foot-long tons. What is the transverse free surface correction to KG?

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