Question 2854Deck General70% to pass
Survival practice in the mooring system is to slack off the tensions on the leeward side and _______________.
AI Explanation
The correct answer is C) adjust as evenly as practical the windward tensions.
During survival practice in the mooring system, the proper procedure is to slack off the tensions on the leeward side and adjust the windward tensions as evenly as practical. This helps maintain the overall stability and equilibrium of the moored unit in response to changing wind and wave conditions.
The other answer choices are incorrect because: A) adjusting the anchor buoys on the leeward side does not directly address the windward tensions, B) deballasting is not the appropriate action for survival practice, and D) releasing the windward anchors could compromise the stability of the moored unit.
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