Question 1704 Deck Safety

The correct answer is A) The integrity of the water tight boundaries. To assess the potential for progressive flooding after a vessel has been damaged, the integrity of the watertight boundaries must be accurately determined. This is because the watertight integrity of the vessel's structure is critical in preventing the spread of floodwater and limiting the extent of progressive flooding. The other options, while important for overall vessel safety, are not directly relevant to assessing the potential for progressive flooding. The operation of machinery space bilge level alarms and the capacity of water sprinkler systems do not directly impact the watertight integrity of the vessel's structure.