While being towed at a 19.5-foot draft, the DEEP DRILLER experiences single amplitude pitching of 7.5 degrees with an 8 second period. You should __________.

Question

Accepted Answer

continue towing operations and carefully monitor vessel motions

Answer

ballast the rig to a 45-foot draft and check the vessel motion at the new draft

Answer

ballast the rig to a 60-foot draft and check vessel motion at the new draft

Answer

alter course into the wind to improve motion characteristics

🔍 Key Concepts

💭 Think About

✅ Before You Answer