Question 1709 Deck Safety

The correct answer is C) control fire, control flooding, repair structural damage. The order of importance in addressing damage control is to first control any fires that may have broken out, then control any flooding that is occurring, and finally repair any structural damage. This is the standard procedure outlined in the damage control protocols for U.S. Coast Guard vessels and other maritime operations. The other options are incorrect because they do not properly prioritize the sequence of actions. Restoring vital services should come after the immediate threats of fire and flooding have been addressed, and repairing structural damage should be the last step, once the more urgent issues have been resolved.