Question 3778 Deck General

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Prior to getting underway, the Master or person in charge of a MODU must _______________.

A conduct a fire drill
B log the fore and aft draft marks
C conduct a boat drill
D test the emergency generator
AI Explanation

The correct answer is B) log the fore and aft draft marks. Before getting underway, the master or person in charge of a Mobile Offshore Drilling Unit (MODU) must log the fore and aft draft marks. This is a requirement under 46 CFR 109.431, which states that the master or person in charge must ensure that the drafts of the MODU, forward and aft, are recorded in the unit's logbook prior to getting underway. The other options are incorrect because they are not mandatory requirements before getting underway on a MODU. While conducting a fire drill (A) and testing the emergency generator (D) are important safety measures, they are not specifically required before getting underway. Conducting a boat drill (C) is also not a universal requirement before every MODU voyage.

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