Who must you notify if the tag out will affect the ship's damage control capabilities?

Notifying the Damage Control Center is essential because they are responsible for maintaining the ship's readiness to respond to emergencies, particularly those involving firefighting and water flooding scenarios. When a tag out is implemented that may compromise the ship's damage control systems or capabilities, it is crucial for the Damage Control Center to be aware of these changes. This ensures they can take appropriate precautions, adjust plans, or mobilize necessary personnel in case of an emergency. Their awareness helps maintain the overall safety and integrity of the vessel, making their notification a top priority in such situations.

Other roles, such as the Chief Engineer, Navigation Officer, or Operations Officer, while important in their own right, may not directly be responsible for overseeing damage control capabilities and thus may not need to be informed in the same way when it comes to specific tag outs affecting those capabilities.