Question 3221 Deck General

The correct answer is D) paying out cable on the leeward side. During severe storms, high anchor tensions on the windward side of the unit can be relieved by paying out cable on the leeward side. This helps reduce the stress on the anchor and allows the unit to weathervane more freely, which is important for maintaining stability and preventing potential capsizing. The other answer choices are incorrect because ballasting or deballasting the rig would not directly address the high anchor tensions on the windward side, and paying out cable on the windward side would further increase the anchor tension, which is the opposite of what is needed.