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 __________.

Correct Answer: Option B — 6.16 feet

The new VCG is calculated by adding the moments of the added weight to the initial moments and dividing by the new total displacement. Using the formula (Total Initial Moments + Added Moments) / (Initial Displacement + Added Weight), the shift in the center of gravity results in 6.16 feet.