The DEEP DRILLER is level at a draft of 60 feet in calm water. What is the value of the righting moment?
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option D — 0 foot-tons
In calm water with no list or angle of heel, the center of buoyancy and center of gravity remain vertically aligned. Therefore, the righting arm ($GZ$) is zero, producing zero righting moment.
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