Question 4600Deck General70% to pass
The analysis of damaged stability for the DEEP DRILLER, disregards the beneficial effects of countermeasures and _______________.
AI Explanation
The correct answer is C) mooring system.
The analysis of damaged stability for the DEEP DRILLER disregards the beneficial effects of the mooring system. This is because the mooring system is not considered a reliable countermeasure in the event of damage to the platform. The regulations require the analysis to be based on the platform's inherent stability characteristics, without relying on external factors like the mooring system to provide stability.
The other options, such as the horizontal area (A), vertical area (B), or wind strength (D) of the platform, are not relevant to this specific question, which is focused on the exclusion of the mooring system from the damaged stability analysis.
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