Question 2975 Deck General

The correct answer is C) activating the emergency power system. When evacuating an offshore drilling unit like the DEEP DRILLER, the primary priority is to ensure the safety of the crew. Activating the emergency power system provides critical backup power to essential systems like emergency lighting, alarms, and communications - allowing the crew to safely abandon the unit if necessary. This is a key step in the evacuation procedures outlined in industry regulations and best practices. The other options are not the correct steps for this scenario. Jettisoning combustible materials (A) and removing mooring line tension (D) are not immediate priorities during an evacuation. Putting the unit in transit draft (B) may be important for stability, but comes after activating emergency power to support the evacuation process.