The COASTAL DRILLER, following discharge of preload, should __________.
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option B — close all dump valves
Following the discharge of preload water, dump valves and tank boundaries must be securely closed to prevent accidental re-entry of water, eliminate free surface effects, and maintain the required stability and variable load margins of the MODU.
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