While anchored in 700 feet of water, 3,150 feet of chain is deployed for line #4. Tension on that line is 200 kips. According to the DEEP DRILLER Operating Manual, how much of that chain lies along the bottom?
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option B — 1,398 feet
Reference to the DEEP DRILLER manual tables for 700 feet depth, 3,150 feet scope, and 200 kips tension dictates that exactly 1,398 feet of chain rests horizontally along the seabed.
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