Question 4610 Deck General

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Fighting a rig fire in a watertight compartment with hoses could reduce the stability of the rig by _______________.

A reducing the KG to minimum allowable
B reducing the level of drill water from the storage tanks
C progressive downflooding
D causing a list due to the water in the compartment
AI Explanation

The correct answer is D) causing a list due to the water in the compartment. Fighting a fire in a watertight compartment using hoses will cause water to accumulate in that compartment. This uneven distribution of water can create a list, or inclination, of the rig, which reduces its overall stability. The other options are incorrect because: A) reducing the KG (vertical center of gravity) is not directly related to fighting a fire, B) reducing the drill water level does not address the issue of water accumulation in the compartment, and C) progressive downflooding is a separate stability concern not directly caused by firefighting in a watertight space.

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