A continual worsening of the list or trim of any floating MODU indicates __________.
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option D — progressive flooding
A progressive, continuous worsening of list or trim indicates that floodwater is spreading via open or failed boundaries into adjacent compartments, progressively adding weight and free surface moments, requiring immediate damage control intervention to prevent capsize.
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