Deck General USCG Question #4487 (Set 144)

A jack-up, while level in transit at 10 feet draft, experiences a wind gust which results in a port draft of 11 feet. What is the heel?

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option A — 2 feet to port

Heel is determined by the differential between port and starboard drafts caused by external forces. Starting from a level 10-foot transit draft, a wind-induced port draft of 11 feet yields a heel of 1 foot to port (11' - 10' = 1 foot).

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