Question 4576 Deck General

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In selecting a tug for moving a MODU, consideration should be given to its _______________.

A indicated horsepower, bollard pull, and displacement
B indicated horsepower, maneuverability, and displacement
C indicated horsepower, bollard pull, and maneuverability
D bollard pull, displacement, and maneuverability
AI Explanation

The correct answer is D) bollard pull, displacement, and maneuverability. When selecting a tug to move a MODU (Mobile Offshore Drilling Unit), the key considerations are the tug's bollard pull (the maximum amount of pulling force it can exert), its displacement (the weight of water it displaces, which affects its stability and towing capacity), and its maneuverability (the ability to control the tug's movement and positioning around the MODU). These factors are crucial in ensuring the safe and effective movement of the MODU. The other options are incorrect because they either do not fully capture the critical factors (A and B) or include irrelevant factors (C).

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