A jack-up, while level in transit at 10 feet draft, experiences a wind gust which results in a starboard draft of 11 feet 6 inches. What is the heel?
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option A — 3 feet to starboard
Initial transit draft at 10 feet increasing to 11 feet 6 inches on the starboard side represents a 1 foot 6 inch increase in draft. The total difference between port and starboard drafts equals a 3-foot heel to starboard.
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