In storm conditions, when the DEEP DRILLER is in 600 feet water depth, and the high-line tension (HLT) is 350 kips, completely slacking the two leeward mooring line tensions reduces the HLT to __________.

Correct Answer: Option B — 275 kips

Mooring system load distribution curves demonstrate that completely slacking leeward lines during storm conditions transfers horizontal environmental loads, significantly relieving the high-line tension (HLT) from 350 kips down to 275 kips in a 600-foot water depth operational scenario.