The height of the transverse metacenter of the COASTAL DRILLER at a displacement of 13,011 kips is __________.
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option B — 145.33 feet
Transverse metacenter height above the keel (KMT) varies directly with underwater hull form geometry and displacement. Entering the COASTAL DRILLER hydrostatic tables at a displacement of 13,011 kips provides the correct transverse metacentric height of 145.33 feet.
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