Under extremely heavy weather on the DEEP DRILLER, when operating conditions are too severe to permit the drill string from being tripped out of the hole and laid down in the pipe racks, it may be __________.

Correct Answer: Option C — hung off

When severe weather precludes pulling and racking drill pipe, the drill string is suspended in the derrick by hanging it off on the rotary table or blowout preventer using heavy-duty slips.