The DEEP DRILLER, at a mean draft of 45 feet, has a three-foot trim by the stern and a two-foot list to port. What is the draft at the starboard forward draft mark?

Correct Answer: Option A — 42.5 feet

Starboard forward draft is derived by applying longitudinal trim corrections and transverse list corrections to the mean draft. A 3-foot stern trim and 2-foot port list results in a starboard forward draft of 42.5 feet.