Question 1768 Deck Safety

The correct answer is B) Pump out the forepeak tank. The key factors here are that the vessel is listing to port and has a short rolling period, indicating instability. Additionally, the vessel is trimmed down by the head, meaning the bow is riding lower in the water. This suggests the forepeak tank, located at the forward end of the vessel, is likely taking on water, contributing to the vessel's instability. Pumping out the forepeak tank would be the first action to take to address this issue and improve the vessel's stability. The other options are incorrect because they do not directly address the immediate stability concern caused by the water in the forepeak tank. Jettisoning stores, eliminating water in the 'tween decks aft, or pressing up a double bottom tank would not directly address the listing and trim issues described in the scenario.