The COASTAL DRILLER, elevated in 200 feet of water, has two knots of current and 70 knot winds. With a maximum leg reaction of 5,840 kips, the maximum wave height for drilling is __________.

Correct Answer: Option A — 20 feet

MODU operating manuals and stability letters dictate that under 70-knot winds and 2 knots of current with a 5,840 kip leg reaction, the maximum allowable drilling wave height is restricted to 20 feet.