The height of the longitudinal metacenter of the COASTAL DRILLER at a displacement of 13,810 kips is __________.
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option B — 255.11 feet
Hydrostatic particulars for the COASTAL DRILLER outline longitudinal metacentric height (KML) as a function of draft and displacement. At a displacement of 13,810 kips, interpolation of the hydrostatic tables gives a longitudinal metacenter height of 255.11 feet above the keel.
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