With no environmental forces on the DEEP DRILLER, the average of the forward drafts is 61.0 feet, and the average of the aft drafts is 59.0 feet. KGL is 51.13 feet. What is the value of LCG?

Correct Answer: Option D — 2.35 feet

Longitudinal Center of Gravity (LCG) is calculated by taking moments about the transverse reference axis using draft averages, center of flotation (LCF), and hydrostatic particulars. With a forward average of 61.0 feet and aft average of 59.0 feet, the resulting LCG is 2.35 feet.