Question 4599 Deck General

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While the DEEP DRILLER is operating as shown in Sample Form #4 (Drilling), casing is accidentally dropped over the starboard side. If the starboard aft inclination is slowly increasing, which tank is probably damaged?

A 10P
B 9S
C 8S
D 10S
AI Explanation

The correct answer is D) 10S. When the DEEP DRILLER is operating in the Drilling configuration as shown in Sample Form #4, and the starboard aft inclination is slowly increasing, this indicates that the starboard aft tank (10S) is likely damaged and taking on water. The increased inclination on the starboard side suggests a loss of buoyancy in that area, which would be caused by damage to the 10S tank. The other answer choices are incorrect because they do not correspond to the tank that would be affected by the described scenario. Tanks 10P, 9S, and 8S are not located in the starboard aft section of the vessel, and therefore would not be the source of the increased inclination.

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