If a severe storm threatens the COASTAL...

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If a severe storm threatens the COASTAL DRILLER while elevated as shown in the Sample Load Form #3 (Drilling), the variable loads would have to be reduced by __________.

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Question 1 of 27070

If a severe storm threatens the COASTAL DRILLER while elevated as shown in the Sample Load Form #3 (Drilling), the variable loads would have to be reduced by __________.

🔍 Key Concepts

• Variable deck load (VDL) shown on Sample Load Form #3 (Drilling) • Difference between operating condition and severe storm / survival condition on a jack‑up rig • How much load must be shed so that the storm condition does NOT exceed the allowable variable load

💭 Think About

• Compare the total variable load in the drilling (elevated) condition on Sample Load Form #3 to the maximum allowable variable load for the severe storm condition—what must change? • Think about whether you are being asked for: (1) the remaining allowable load, or (2) the amount to be reduced (shed) from the present condition. • Which numbers on the Sample Load Form are limits, and which are the actual loads carried? The difference between those is key.

✅ Before You Answer

• Verify the present variable load for COASTAL DRILLER when elevated in drilling condition from Sample Load Form #3. • Verify the maximum permitted variable load for the applicable storm/survival condition from the same or referenced form/table. • Compute: Present VDL − Allowable storm VDL = Required reduction. Check that your units are in kips and match one of the answer choices.