What is the lightweight of the DEEP DRILLER?
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option B — 9,733 long tons
Lightweight represents the structural weight of the drilling unit including permanent ballast, machinery, and piping, but excluding consumables. According to the approved stability data for the DEEP DRILLER, the certified lightweight is 9,733 long tons.
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