Question 5096 Deck General
70% to passWhile drilling loaded as shown in Sample Load Form Number 4 (Drilling), the DEEP DRILLER suffers an unexpected but slowly increasing starboard and aft inclination. The wind and waves are light. This inclination could have been caused by _______________.
A
the drill string breaking
B
the failure of mooring lines 6 and 7
C
ballast tanks equalizing into tank 10S
D
the drilling crew dumping the mud
AI Explanation
The correct answer is C) ballast tanks equalizing into tank 10S. The slowly increasing starboard and aft inclination of the DEEP DRILLER during drilling operations, when the wind and waves are light, is most likely caused by the ballast tanks equalizing into tank 10S. This could happen due to a malfunction or failure in the ballast system, leading to an unintended shift in the vessel's stability and trim. The other options, such as a broken drill string, failed mooring lines, or the crew dumping mud, are less likely to cause the specific type of inclination described in the scenario.
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