The COASTAL DRILLER, while operating with minimal wave clearance, is inclined 0.5 degrees bow down. Lowering the stern may place the hull in the wave action. The recommended course of action is to __________.

Correct Answer: Option B — jack the hull up on the bow leg

When operating with minimal wave clearance, lowering the stern risks bringing the hull into violent contact with wave action. Therefore, the correct remedy is to jack the hull up on the bow leg to clear the trim discrepancy safely.