While drilling ahead with 60 foot draft, the DEEP DRILLER encounters lost circulation and loses 460 barrels of 16 pounds per gallon mud to the hole. What is the resulting draft if no additional ballast is taken on?
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option C — 59 feet
Under USCG National Maritime Center examination standards, the accepted correct answer is: 59 feet.
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