The change in weight (measured in tons) which causes a draft change of one inch is __________.
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option D — TPI
TPI (Tons per Inch Immersion) represents the exact weight required to sink or rise a floating vessel by one vertical inch in salt water, calculated directly from the waterplane area and saltwater density.
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