The DEEP DRILLER is drilling on location at a 60 foot draft. Waves are approaching within 2 feet of the underside of the spider deck. You should __________.

Correct Answer: Option B — suspend drilling operations and deballast to a 45 foot draft

When waves approach within 2 feet of the spider deck, operational safety mandates immediate suspension of drilling and deballasting to a 45-foot draft to prevent catastrophic wave slam damage to the platform structure.