Question 4898 Deck General

The correct answer is A) 3 feet to starboard. When a jack-up experiences a wind gust that results in a starboard draft of 11 feet 6 inches from an initial level transit draft of 10 feet, the heel or inclination of the vessel is 3 feet to starboard. This is because the difference in draft between the port and starboard sides is 1 foot 6 inches, and the transverse distance between the two draft readings is 3 feet. The other options are incorrect because they do not accurately reflect the relationship between the change in draft and the resulting heel of the vessel. Options B and C indicate a heel to port, which is the opposite of what is described in the scenario. Option D suggests a heel of only 1 foot 6 inches to starboard, which does not match the 3-foot difference in draft.