Question 2121Deck Safety70% to pass
If your vessel has a list to port due to negative GM and off-center weight, the first corrective measure you should take is to _______________.
AI Explanation
The correct answer is A) fill the starboard double-bottom.
The first corrective measure to take when a vessel has a list to port due to negative GM (metacentric height) and off-center weight is to add weight to the starboard side to counter the list. Filling the starboard double-bottom with water or other ballast is an effective way to quickly increase the weight on the starboard side and reduce the port list.
The other answer choices are incorrect because: B) pumping water from the port double-bottom over the side would further reduce stability, C) moving cargo to the starboard side may not be possible or effective enough, and D) pumping water between double-bottoms does not add weight to the starboard side.
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