Question 1699 Deck Safety

The correct answer is A) maximum possible area. When shoring a damaged bulkhead, the goal is to spread the pressure over the maximum possible area to evenly distribute the load and prevent further damage to the bulkhead. This helps maintain the integrity of the bulkhead and the watertight compartmentalization of the vessel. Concentrating the pressure over a smaller area (option B) could lead to localized damage and failure of the bulkhead. Options C and D are incorrect because the focus should be on distributing the load, not on specific structural elements like watertight doors or longitudinal girders.