Question 4461 Deck General
70% to passYou should consider placing the drilling operations of the DEEP DRILLER in standby when _______________.
A
sustained winds exceed 50 knots
B
winds exceed 70 knots
C
waves are greater than 64 feet
D
critical motion limits have been exceeded
AI Explanation
You are correct, the answer is A) sustained winds exceed 50 knots. The rationale is that according to Coast Guard regulations, drilling operations should be placed in standby mode when sustained winds exceed 50 knots. This is to ensure the safety of the crew and the integrity of the drilling equipment during high wind conditions. The other options are incorrect because 70 knots of wind (choice B) and 64-foot waves (choice C) are much more extreme conditions, while exceeding critical motion limits (choice D) is a different criteria not specifically related to wind speed.
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