Question 3845 Deck General

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To have the ultimate authority for a mobile offshore drilling unit while it is under tow, a rig mover must _______________.

A hold an endorsement as Offshore Installation Manager and be held as the person in charge of the rig
B be certified by the Minerals Management Service and be designated as the person in charge of the rig
C be certified by an approved classification society and be designated as the person in charge of the rig
D hold an Able Seaman endorsement and be designated as the person in charge of the rig
AI Explanation

The correct answer is A) hold an endorsement as Offshore Installation Manager and be held as the person in charge of the rig. To have the ultimate authority for a mobile offshore drilling unit while it is under tow, the rig mover must hold an endorsement as an Offshore Installation Manager (OIM). The OIM is designated as the person in charge of the rig and has the ultimate authority over the operation and safety of the unit. The other options are incorrect because B) Minerals Management Service certification is not required, C) classification society certification is not the same as an OIM endorsement, and D) an Able Seaman endorsement does not confer the necessary authority to be the person in charge of the rig during a towing operation.

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