Question 4331Deck General70% to pass
To effectively use the crossover system on the DEEP DRILLER to pump from the low side using a high side ballast pump, transverse inclinations should not exceed _______________.
AI Explanation
The correct answer is D) 2°.
The reasoning behind this is that the crossover system on the DEEP DRILLER is designed to pump from the low side using a high side ballast pump. This system is only effective when the transverse inclination (the tilt of the vessel from side to side) does not exceed 2 degrees. Any greater inclination would make it difficult or impossible to effectively use the crossover system, as the pump may not be able to properly draw from the low side.
The other answer choices of 8°, 6°, and 4° are incorrect, as they exceed the 2-degree limit necessary for the proper functioning of the crossover system on this vessel.
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