The DEEP DRILLER, at 58.0 feet draft in sea water, loads 200 long tons. What is the new displacement?

Correct Answer: Option C — 18,042 long tons

Calculating new displacement involves adding the newly loaded weight directly to the initial displacement found in the vessel's hydrostatic tables for a 58.0-foot draft. Adding 200 long tons to the baseline displacement yields a precise total of 18,042 long tons.