The COASTAL DRILLER's ability to meet the damage stability criteria depends on maintaining a watertight integrity, KGL and KGT less than maximum allowed, level attitude, and displacement less than __________.

Correct Answer: Option C — 14,158 kips

MODU operational manuals and stability letters specify maximum displacement limits, such as 14,158 kips for the COASTAL DRILLER, alongside height limits for KGL and KGT, to ensure compliance with mandatory damage stability criteria under prevailing regulatory standards.