Deck General USCG Question #4294 (Set 137)

On a semisubmersible drilling unit, increasing riser tension increases __________.

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option A — KG

Riser tensioners apply downward vertical forces on the platform deck, effectively adding high-level weight and raising the vertical center of gravity (KG). Maintaining accurate stability control requires accounting for top-tension loads in the MODU loading computer.

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