Question 4252 Deck General

The correct answer is D) 2. The explanation is as follows: 1. Confirm which answer is correct: The correct answer is D) 2, as indicated in the question. 2. Explain the reasoning or regulation that makes it correct: When port valve 5 fails in the closed position while deballasting the DEEP DRILLER, the vessel needs to be deballasted from tank 2P. To do this, the vessel operator must open valves 6 and 2 to allow the deballasting to occur. 3. Explain why the other options are incorrect: Options A) 35, B) 7, and C) 4 are incorrect because they do not represent the valve that needs to be opened to deballast from tank 2P in this scenario. 4. Keep it concise: The correct answer is D) 2, as the vessel operator must open valves 6 and 2 to deballast from tank 2P when port valve 5 fails in the closed position.