The DEEP DRILLER, while loaded as shown in the Sample Load Form #4 (Drilling), suffers damage to the starboard aft column below the waterline. Pumping from tanks 8S and 9S is not sufficient to prevent increasing starboard list and stern down trim. You should consider counterflooding in tank __________.
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option D — 1P
Under USCG National Maritime Center examination standards, the accepted correct answer is: 1P.
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