The COASTAL DRILLER is in transit at the load line draft. It discharges 279.93 kips of weight. The new draft is __________.
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option C — 10 feet 8 inches
Draft changes relative to weight discharge are governed by the vessel's TPI or KPI (kips per inch immersion). Discharging 279.93 kips changes the mean draft inversely using the rig's hydrostatic curves, resulting in a new draft of 10 feet 8 inches.
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