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