Your vessel is damaged and on an even keel. There is no trim. The freeboard is reduced to less than 1 foot. The rolling period is very long, and th...

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Your vessel is damaged and on an even keel.  There is no trim.  The freeboard is reduced to less than 1 foot.  The rolling period is very long, and the vessel is sluggish in  returning from a roll.  Which action would you take FIRST to improve stability?

Accepted Answer

In calm seas lower the lifeboats to the water and keep them alongside.

Deck 2014: Safety

Your vessel is damaged and on an even keel. There is no trim. The freeboard is reduced to less than 1 foot. The rolling period is very long, and the vessel is sluggish in returning from a roll. Which action would you take FIRST to improve stability?

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