Progressive flooding is controlled by securing watertight boundaries and __________.
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option B — pumping out flooded compartments
Pumping out flooded compartments removes accumulated water volume, directly mitigating buoyancy loss and restoring critical stability margins during damage control evolutions.
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