Question 2739 Deck General

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Which of the following would be considered downflooding on a fishing vessel as defined in regulation?

A Vessel heels until water enters a hatch.
B Vessel takes on water due to the hatches being left open in heavy rain.
C Vessel in collision floods through a damaged area above the waterline.
D Vessel takes on water by the propeller shaft due to failure of the stern gland.
AI Explanation

The correct answer is A) Vessel heels until water enters a hatch. Downflooding, as defined in maritime regulations, occurs when a vessel heels to the point where water enters an opening in the hull or superstructure, allowing water to flow into the vessel's interior spaces. This can compromise the vessel's stability and lead to capsizing. The other options are incorrect because they do not specifically describe the definition of downflooding. Option B describes water entering through open hatches due to weather conditions, option C describes flooding through a damaged area above the waterline, and option D describes water entry through a mechanical failure, none of which are the precise definition of downflooding.

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