The lightweight longitudinal free surface moments for the DEEP DRILLER are __________.
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option B — 000 ft-long tons
Free surface moments account for the reduction in initial stability caused by slack liquids in tanks. In the lightweight condition, all tanks are completely empty or pressed full, resulting in zero free surface moments, expressed as 000 ft-long tons.
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