Question 4474 Deck General

The correct answer is C) suspend wire line operations and run the drill string into the hole. The reasoning for this is that in preparation for a severe storm with winds exceeding 70 knots, the safe and appropriate action is to suspend any ongoing wire line logging operations and run the drill string fully back into the hole. This secures the well and protects the drilling equipment from the high winds and rough seas. Continuing wire line operations or dumping mud overboard would not properly secure the well or equipment. Increasing anchor tension alone may not be sufficient to keep the rig stable in extreme weather conditions. Therefore, the best first step is to pull the drill string back into the well bore before the storm hits.