According to the USCG Boatswain's Mate Manual, what is the FIRST priority in damage control on a small vessel?

A. Maintain vessel stability
✓ Stop the floodingCorrect
C. Save the vessel
D. Abandon ship

Why B is correct

The Boatswain's Mate Manual Ch. 5 §5.1 establishes three damage control priorities in order: (1) stop the flooding, (2) maintain stability, (3) save the vessel. Stopping the flooding is the first and most immediate action required.

Cited:USCG Boatswain Manual Ch. 5 §5.1

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