Question 4252Deck General70% to pass
The DEEP DRILLER is loaded as shown in Sample Load Form #5 (Survival). While the unit is deballasting, port valve 5 fails in the closed position. You may deballast from tank 2P by pumping from tank 1P after opening valves 6 and _______________.
AI Explanation
The correct answer is D) 2.
The explanation is as follows:
1. Confirm which answer is correct:
The correct answer is D) 2, as indicated in the question.
2. Explain the reasoning or regulation that makes it correct:
When port valve 5 fails in the closed position while deballasting the DEEP DRILLER, the vessel needs to be deballasted from tank 2P. To do this, the vessel operator must open valves 6 and 2 to allow the deballasting to occur.
3. Explain why the other options are incorrect:
Options A) 35, B) 7, and C) 4 are incorrect because they do not represent the valve that needs to be opened to deballast from tank 2P in this scenario.
4. Keep it concise:
The correct answer is D) 2, as the vessel operator must open valves 6 and 2 to deballast from tank 2P when port valve 5 fails in the closed position.
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