Question 2865 Deck General

The correct answer is C) gaskets. When patching holes in the hull of a MODU (Mobile Offshore Drilling Unit), pillows, bedding, and other soft materials can be used as gaskets. Gaskets are used to create a tight seal around the patch, preventing water from entering the hull. They provide a compressible and pliable material that can conform to the shape of the hole and create an effective seal. The other answer choices are incorrect because strongbacks are structural members used to reinforce the hull, caulking is a sealant material, and wedges are used to apply pressure or secure objects in place, but they are not suitable for creating a gasket-like seal around a hull patch.