In storm conditions, when the DEEP DRILLER is in 600 feet water depth, and the high-line tension (HLT) is 350 kips, completely slacking the two leeward mooring line tensions reduces the HLT to __________.
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option B — 275 kips
Under USCG National Maritime Center examination standards, the accepted correct answer is: 275 kips.
100% Free & Open Access — No daily limits, paywalls, or gated answers on BrightMariner.