Deck General USCG Question #4453 (Set 142)

For a floating MODU, true mean draft is always the __________.

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option D — draft at the center of flotation

By definition in naval architecture and ship stability, true mean draft for any floating vessel or MODU is the draft measured exactly at the longitudinal center of flotation, accounting for any existing trim.

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