Your vessel is damaged and is listing to port. The rolling period is short. There is sufficient freeboard so that deck edge submersion is not a problem. What corrective action should be taken FIRST in regard to the vessel's stability?
A
Jettison topside weights to reduce KG and KB
B
Shift any off-center weights from port to starboard
C
Press up any slack double-bottom tanks to eliminate free surface
D
Flood any empty double-bottom tanks to add weight low and down
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Question 1 of 2066636eec28f7522a1c51d0cf
Your vessel is damaged and is listing to port. The rolling period is short. There is sufficient freeboard so that deck edge submersion is not a problem. What corrective action should be taken FIRST in regard to the vessel's stability?
Your vessel is damaged and is listing to port. The rolling period is short. There is sufficient freeboard so that deck edge submersion is not a problem. What corrective action should be taken FIRST in regard to the vessel's stability?