Question 1703 Deck Safety

The correct answer is B) pumping out flooded compartments. Progressive flooding is controlled by securing watertight boundaries and actively pumping out any flooded compartments. This helps maintain the vessel's stability and prevent further ingress of water. Transferring water ballast (A) and jettisoning cargo (C) may be used in certain situations, but they are not the primary means of controlling progressive flooding. Abandoning ship (D) is a last resort measure, not a method for controlling progressive flooding.