While the DEEP DRILLER is loaded as shown in Sample Form #4 (Drilling), casing is accidentally dropped over the port side. Because the tank sounding level and port forward inclination are rapidly increasing, you decide that tank 1P is damaged. Your best countermeasure is to __________.
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option D — deballast from tank 2P
Under USCG National Maritime Center examination standards, the accepted correct answer is: deballast from tank 2P.
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