Question 4691 Deck General

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Fighting a rig fire in a watertight compartment with hoses could reduce the stability of the rig by _______________.

A reducing the level of drill water from the storage tanks
B causing a list due to the water in the compartment
C progressive downflooding
D reducing the KG to minimum allowable
AI Explanation

The correct answer is B) causing a list due to the water in the compartment. Fighting a fire in a watertight compartment using hoses will add significant weight to that compartment, causing the rig to list or heel over to that side. This change in stability can compromise the overall stability of the rig, which is a critical safety concern. The other answer choices are not directly related to the impact of added water weight in a watertight compartment during firefighting.

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