Coast Guard Exams
Question 4243Deck General70% to pass

Among the equipment included in the DEEP DRILLER lightweight are the loading hoses, derrick, traveling block in the lowest position, anchors, all machinery with liquids to normal operating level, and _______________.

AI Explanation
The correct answer is B) mooring chain. The DEEP DRILLER lightweight refers to the weight of the vessel without any cargo, stores, or supplies onboard. The mooring chain is considered part of the vessel's equipment and is included in the lightweight, whereas the other options are not. The other answer choices are incorrect because: A) normal food supplies are not considered part of the vessel's lightweight, C) anchor buoys are not required to be included in the lightweight, and D) lower hull fuel is also not part of the lightweight.

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