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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