Your vessel is damaged and partially flooded. It is listing 12° to port and trimmed 8 feet down by the head. It has a long, slow, sluggish roll. Which action should you take FIRST?

Question

Your vessel is damaged and partially flooded. It is listing 12&deg; to port and trimmed 8 feet down by the head. It has a long, slow, sluggish roll. Which action should you take FIRST?

Accepted Answer

Option C: Press up an after, slack, centerline double bottom tank. A long, slow, sluggish roll indicates low initial stability (small GM). Pressing up a slack centerline double bottom tank eliminates the free surface effect, which significantly improves stability. This must be addressed first to prevent a potential capsizing, as the vessel is already listing and damaged.

Your vessel is damaged and partially flooded. It is listing 12&deg; to port and trimmed 8 feet down by the head. It has a long, slow, sluggish roll. Which action should you take FIRST?

Your vessel is damaged and partially flooded. It is listing 12° to port and trimmed 8 feet down by the head. It has a long, slow, sluggish roll. Which action should you take FIRST?