The DEEP DRILLER is loaded as shown in the Sample Load Form #1 (Transit). What are the new TM (transverse moments) if the entire contents of Salt Water Ballast Tanks 1P and 1S are discharged?

Correct Answer: Option B — 3,446 ft-tons

Transverse moments (TM) change when weights are removed off-center. Discharging symmetric port and starboard ballast tanks neutralizes opposing transverse moments, leaving the net remaining imbalance of 3,446 foot-tons as dictated by vessel hydrostatic particulars.