The DEEP DRILLER is moored in 700 feet of water. The tension on anchor line #3 is 200 kips. What is the vertical component of chain tension for that line?
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option B — 60.9 long tons
Using vessel-specific mooring nomograms for a 700-foot water depth and 200 kips tension, the vertical component of chain tension for an individual line evaluates to 60.9 long tons.
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