The COASTAL DRILLER is loaded as shown in the Sample Load Form #1 (Rig Move). What is the margin on the maximum allowable KG if winds remain less than 70 knots?
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option B — 14.35 feet
Subtracting the actual operational KG from the maximum allowable KG derived from the COASTAL DRILLER stability manual under normal transit wind conditions yields a precise safety margin of 14.35 feet.
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