Question 4496 Deck General

The correct answer is C) 17,280 kips. The jacking system on the COASTAL DRILLER is capable of elevating the unit with a loading of 17,280 kips in an emergency. This is based on the regulatory requirements set forth by the US Coast Guard for the design and specifications of offshore drilling units. The jacking system must be able to safely elevate the maximum anticipated load on the unit, which for the COASTAL DRILLER is 17,280 kips. The other answer choices are incorrect because A) 14,158 kips is too low, B) 14,400 kips is too low, and D) 21,297 kips is too high for the COASTAL DRILLER's jacking system capacity.