Your vessel is damaged and on an even keel. There is no trim. The freeboard is reduced to less than 1 foot. The rolling period is very long, and the vessel is sluggish in returning from a roll. Which action would you take FIRST to improve stability?
A
In calm seas lower the lifeboats to the water and keep them alongside.
B
Pump out the peak tanks simultaneously.
C
Rig the jumbo boom and use it to jettison heavy deck cargo.
D
Press up a centerline double bottom that is now filled to 15% capacity.
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Question 1 / 2066636eec28f7522a1c51d0c6
Question 1 of 2066636eec28f7522a1c51d0c6
Your vessel is damaged and on an even keel. There is no trim. The freeboard is reduced to less than 1 foot. The rolling period is very long, and the vessel is sluggish in returning from a roll. Which action would you take FIRST to improve stability?
Your vessel is damaged and on an even keel. There is no trim. The freeboard is reduced to less than 1 foot. The rolling period is very long, and the vessel is sluggish in returning from a roll. Which action would you take FIRST to improve stability?