The DEEP DRILLER is under tow at a 20-foot draft. The rig motions are close to exceeding the limits for critical pitch and roll. The rig is also experiencing occasional pounding on the horizontal braces. In this situation you should __________.
A
ballast up to a 15-foot draft, and check vessel motions
B
shorten the tow wire for a smoother tow
C
wait until pitch and roll exceed the limits before ballasting down
D
ballast down to a 45-foot draft, and check vessel motions
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The DEEP DRILLER is under tow at a 20-foot draft. The rig motions are close to exceeding the limits for critical pitch and roll. The rig is also experiencing occasional pounding on the horizontal braces. In this situation you should __________.
The DEEP DRILLER is under tow at a 20-foot draft. The rig motions are close to exceeding the limits for critical pitch and roll. The rig is also experiencing occasional pounding on the horizontal braces. In this situation you should __________.