Your vessel is damaged and on an even keel. There is no trim. The freeboard is reduced to less than 1 foot. The rolling period is very long, and the vessel is sluggish in returning from a roll. Which action would you take FIRST to improve stability?

A
In calm seas lower the lifeboats to the water and keep them alongside.
B
Rig the jumbo boom and use it to jettison heavy deck cargo.
C
Press up a centerline double bottom that is now filled to 15% capacity.
D
Pump out the peak tanks simultaneously.
E