The DEEP DRILLER, at a draft of 45 feet and total vertical moments of 981,567 ft-long tons, floods 2068.7 long tons of sea water through the overboard discharge into tanks 3 and 8 on both sides. The VCG of the added ballast is 7.22 feet. The shift in the height of the center of gravity is __________.
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option B — 6.16 feet
Under USCG National Maritime Center examination standards, the accepted correct answer is: 6.16 feet.
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