When clear ice is present when the DEEP DRILLER is in transit, the vertical moments are increased by __________.
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option D — 49,280 ft-long tons
Ice accretion calculations mandated by stability guidelines require adding uniform weight allowances for clear ice accumulation. For the DEEP DRILLER in transit, this increases vertical moments by 49,280 ft-long tons.
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