Question 3233 Deck General

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While the COASTAL DRILLER is elevated, the out-of-level alarm indicates that hull inclination exceeds 0.3°. What should you do?

A Raise the high corner.
B Raise the low corner.
C Confirm operation of out-of-level alarm.
D Raise unit to proper air gap and inspect for damage.
AI Explanation

The correct answer is C) Confirm operation of out-of-level alarm. The out-of-level alarm indicates that the hull inclination has exceeded the safe limit of 0.3°. At this point, the priority should be to confirm the proper operation of the alarm system, as it is designed to alert the operator to a potentially unsafe condition. Confirming the alarm's functionality ensures that the crew is aware of the issue and can take appropriate actions to address it, such as adjusting the platform's elevation or inspecting for potential damage. The other options, such as raising the high or low corner, may not be the appropriate first step without first verifying the alarm system. Additionally, raising the unit to the proper air gap should only be done after the out-of-level condition has been addressed to ensure the safety of the operation.

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