The COASTAL DRILLER, with a displacement of 13,553 kips, has a draft of __________.
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option A — 10 feet 5 inches
Entering the COASTAL DRILLER hydrostatic displacement curves with 13,553 kips corresponds directly to a draft of 10 feet 5 inches. Accurate displacement-to-draft conversion is a critical deck officer competency required by 46 CFR for verifying load line compliance and vessel clearance.
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