The correct answer is B) Contain the oil and remove as much of it as possible from the water. When oil is accidentally discharged into the water, the appropriate response is to contain the spill and remove as much of the oil as possible. This is in accordance with federal regulations that require mariners to stop the source of the discharge, contain the spill, and clean up the discharged oil to the maximum extent practicable. Options A, C, and D are incorrect as they do not properly address the requirement to contain and remove the oil. Throwing sand, obtaining a permit, or dispersing the oil chemically would not effectively mitigate the environmental impact of the spill.