| The DEEP DRILLER is engaged in wire line logging. You have 10,000 feet of drill pipe and bottom hole assembly in the set back. Marine weather forecasts are predicting weather with winds in excess of 70 knots. Your first step to prepare for the storm should be to __________. |
| A) increase tension on all anchor chains to minimize movement of the rig |
| B) continue wire line operations and bring the rig to a 45 foot draft |
| C) suspend wire line operations and run the drill string into the hole |
| D) suspend wire line operations and dump your mud pits overboard |
