Deck General USCG Question #4500 (Set 144)

Considering the changes to lightweight shown in section 5 of the COASTAL DRILLER Manual, the maximum allowable combination of hook, rotary, and setback load for the COASTAL DRILLER with the rotary located 34 feet aft of the transom and two feet to port of the centerline is __________.

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option C — 854 kips

Consulting Section 5 of the COASTAL DRILLER operating manual requires evaluating combined hook, rotary, and setback loads against specified longitudinal and transverse center of gravity limits. For the given rotary position, 854 kips represents the maximum structurally allowable combined load.

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