| Your vessel was damaged in a collision and one compartment has partially flooded. The vessel has free communication with the sea with water flowing in and out as the vessel rolls. Which of the following is the most important factor contributing to free communication loss of stability? |
| A) Depth from the bottom of the damaged compartment to the waterline. |
| B) Distance from the vessel centerline to the centerline of the damaged compartment. |
| C) Breadth of the damaged compartment affected. |
| D) Whether or not the damaged compartment on the opposite side of the vessel is full or empty. |
