The COASTAL DRILLER has a trim of 2.13 feet by the stern. The draft in sea water at the forward draft marks is observed to be 8.0 feet. The KML is __________.

Correct Answer: Option A — 286.27 feet

Hydrostatic properties for the COASTAL DRILLER are determined using the vessel's specific stability booklet curves. Entering the curves with a draft of 8.0 feet corrected for a stern trim of 2.13 feet yields the longitudinal metacentric height above the keel (KML) of 286.27 feet.