565. The DEEP DRILLER, at a draft of 60 feet and a total vertical moment of 1,012,598 foot-tons, pumps 2,068.7 long tons of ballast overboard. The VCG of the discharged ballast is 15.0 feet. What is the new height of the center of gravity?

Removing ballast with a low vertical center of gravity (VCG) raises the overall center of gravity. The new height of the center of gravity is calculated by subtracting the ballast's weight and moment from the total vertical moment and displacement, resulting in a value of 61.16 feet.