Question 4644 Deck General

The correct answer is B) 1.51 feet downward. When the liquid mud is dumped from the DEEP DRILLER, the KG (vertical center of gravity) of the vessel will shift downward. This is because the liquid mud, which has a relatively high density, is being removed from the vessel. The loss of this heavy weight at a high vertical position causes the overall KG to decrease, resulting in a downward shift. The other options are incorrect because they do not accurately reflect the magnitude of the KG shift caused by the removal of the liquid mud. The correct value of 1.51 feet downward is determined by considering the specific load conditions and characteristics of the DEEP DRILLER.