While drilling loaded as shown in Sample Load Form #4 (Drilling), the DEEP DRILLER suffers a sudden unexpected inclination to starboard and forward. Strong winds and high waves are from the port quarter. Among the possible causes, you should consider __________.
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option A — failure of mooring lines 7 or 8
Under USCG National Maritime Center examination standards, the accepted correct answer is: failure of mooring lines 7 or 8.
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