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When cargo aboard a jack-up in transit becomes adrift, the tow vessel should be asked to __________.

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When cargo aboard a jack-up in transit becomes adrift, the tow vessel should be asked to __________.

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• Effect of speed on cargo movement and stability in a towing situation • How sea direction (head seas, beam seas, following seas) affects vessel motion and cargo shift • Behavior of a jack-up unit in transit versus on its legs (dynamic vs fixed)

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• Think about what happens to loose or adrift cargo when the tow maintains high speed in a seaway. Does it move more or less? • Would changing course relative to the seas or changing speed have the most immediate impact on cargo movement on deck? • Which option would a prudent mariner choose first to quickly reduce dynamic forces acting on the jack-up and its cargo?

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• Which choice most directly reduces the accelerations and dynamic loads acting on adrift cargo? • Which action can be taken immediately without creating new stability or handling problems for the tow or jack-up? • Eliminate any options that would increase motion or impact forces on the adrift cargo.

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Question 1 of 20

When cargo aboard a jack-up in transit becomes adrift, the tow vessel should be asked to __________.

turn to be parallel to the seas

reduce speed

turn into the seas

increase speed

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Question 1 of 2066636ee728f7522a1c5175fb

When cargo aboard a jack-up in transit becomes adrift, the tow vessel should be asked to __________.

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When cargo aboard a jack-up in transit becomes adrift, the tow vessel should be asked to __________.

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