The DEEP DRILLER is drilling on location at a 60 foot draft. Waves are approaching within 2 feet of the underside of the spider deck. You should ______________________.

A
suspend drilling operations and deballast to a 45 foot draft
B
continue drilling while ballasting to a 20 foot draft maximum air gap
C
deballast when the waves just begin to hit the underside of the spider deck
D
reduce tension on all anchor chains to increase draft
E