The DEEP DRILLER is loaded as shown in Sample Load Form #4 (Drilling). If port valves 24 and 2 are mistakenly opened, the change in inclination will be increasing trim by the __________.

Correct Answer: Option D — bow with port list

Opening specified port ballast system valves causes asymmetric flooding and weight shift forward and to port. Per stability guidelines, this induces an increased trim by the bow combined with a port list due to off-center flooding moments.