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Q6. Suggest with reasons, why each of the following courses of action are appropriate of a operating in heavy seas: A. Frequently sounding of all hold bilges; B. Frequently sounding of bilges in chain locker, fore and aft peak tanks, cofferdams and void spaces; C. Sound all fuel, fresh water and ballast tanks; D. If satisfied with A.,B. and C. trim ship by the stern and correct any list; E. Reduce speed of the main engine.