As chief engineer of an oceangoing passenger vessel, it is important to know the effect of trim and stability of your ship in the event of damage to a...

Question

As chief engineer of an oceangoing passenger vessel, it is important to know the effect of trim and stability of your ship in the event of damage to a compartment. To minimize the impact of flooding in the event of a grounding, what should be your ship's safe practice regarding watertight doors and hatches?

Accepted Answer

All watertight doors in subdivision bulkheads shall be kept closed during navigation except when necessarily opened for working of the vessel, and in such cases they shall always be ready to be immediately closed.

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