Question 3205 Deck General

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If the low side bilge pump fails and the high side bilge pump has insufficient suction to dewater the low side of the COASTAL DRILLER when afloat, you should use the _______________.

A raw water tower pumps
B saltwater eductor system
C mud pumps
D preload pumps
AI Explanation

The correct answer is B) saltwater eductor system. If the low side bilge pump fails and the high side bilge pump has insufficient suction to dewater the low side of the COASTAL DRILLER when afloat, the saltwater eductor system should be used. The eductor system uses the flow of seawater to create suction, which can be used to dewater the low side of the vessel when the primary bilge pumps are not functioning properly. This is a common backup method for dewatering vessels when the primary bilge pumps are not sufficient. The other options are incorrect because raw water tower pumps, mud pumps, and preload pumps are not specifically designed for dewatering the bilge of a vessel. They serve different purposes on a COASTAL DRILLER and would not be the appropriate choice in this scenario.

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