Question 4489 Deck General

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A severe storm threatens the COASTAL DRILLER, and a decision is made to evacuate the unit. If practical, all non-essential personnel should be off the unit in advance of the storm's predicted arrival by _______________.

A 12 hours
B 24 hours
C 36 hours
D 48 hours
AI Explanation

The correct answer is D) 48 hours. The reasoning behind this is that the Coast Guard regulations typically recommend evacuating non-essential personnel from offshore units at least 48 hours before the predicted arrival of a severe storm. This provides a sufficient buffer to ensure the safety of the personnel and allow for an orderly evacuation process. The other options (12, 24, and 36 hours) would not allow for adequate preparation and may put the personnel at risk.

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