What is the change in transverse moments for the DEEP DRILLER if 103.48 long-tons of ballast is transferred from a full ballast tank 1P to an empty ballast tank 10S?

Correct Answer: Option B — 15,181 foot-tons increase

Transverse moments are calculated as weight multiplied by the distance between tank centers. Transferring ballast between tanks 1P and 10S generates a net transverse moment increase of 15,181 foot-tons based on specific vessel arrangement drawings.