In storm conditions, with the wind and waves from the... - USCG Deck General

In storm conditions, with the wind and waves from the port bow of the DEEP DRILLER in 400 feet water depth, the tensions in mooring lines 1 and 2 are 400 kips. Completely slacking the mooring lines 5 and 6 reduces the tension in mooring lines 1 and 2 to about _______________.

A 220 kips

B 330 kips

C 375 kips

D 275 kips

AI Explanation

The correct answer is B) 330 kips. In this scenario, the vessel is in storm conditions with high winds and waves coming from the port bow. The initial tension in mooring lines 1 and 2 is 400 kips. By completely slacking the mooring lines 5 and 6, the tension in mooring lines 1 and 2 is reduced to approximately 330 kips. This reduction in tension is due to the redistribution of forces acting on the vessel as a result of the changes in the mooring line configuration. The other options are incorrect because: A) 220 kips is too low, C) 375 kips is too high, and D) 275 kips is also too low compared to the correct answer of 330 kips.

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Question 4468 Deck General

In storm conditions, with the wind and waves from the port bow of the DEEP DRILLER in 400 feet water depth, the tensions in mooring lines 1 and 2 are 400 kips. Completely slacking the mooring lines 5 and 6 reduces the tension in mooring lines 1 and 2 to about _______________.

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