The DEEP DRILLER, loaded as shown in Sample Load Form #5 (Survival), suffers major damage which results in flooding in tank C1P. Your best countermeasure is to pump from __________.
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option D — 3P
Countering asymmetric flooding in tank C1P requires shifting weight or ballasting on the opposite side to correct list and trim. Pumping from or ballasting tank 3P provides the necessary symmetrical moment to counteract the flooding list.
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