The DEEP DRILLER, loaded as shown in the Sample Load Form #4 (Drilling), discharges a non-liquid load of 275.8 long tons from a position 130 feet above the centerline. What is the improvement in KGT?

Correct Answer: Option C — 1.16 feet

Removing a non-liquid load of 275.8 long tons from a high vertical position reduces the ship's overall vertical moment. Calculating the moment change relative to total displacement yields an improvement in KGT (transverse vertical center of gravity) of 1.16 feet, adhering to standard MODU stability assessment procedures.