Question 4702 Deck General

The correct answer is A) pump from 2S. When a vessel suffers major damage resulting in flooding, the primary countermeasure is to control the floodwater and prevent the vessel from capsizing. Pumping from the adjacent, unflooded tank (2S) helps to counteract the flooding in 1S and maintain the vessel's stability and trim. This is a standard damage control procedure for vessels, as outlined in maritime safety regulations and best practices. The other options are incorrect because: B) pumping from the flooded tank 1S would not help control the flooding; C) pumping from the centreline tank C1S would not directly address the flooding in 1S; and D) counterflooding 10P would introduce more water into the vessel, potentially worsening the situation.