Question 5053 Deck General

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While in transit, the DEEP DRILLER suffers flooding in the port pump room. Both port bilge pumps are inadequate to dewater the pump room. You may supplement the bilge pumps by using the _______________.

A port saltwater service pump
B port drill water pump
C starboard ballast pump
D starboard ballast pump and crossover system
AI Explanation

The correct answer is B) port drill water pump. The port drill water pump can be used to supplement the inadequate bilge pumps in the event of flooding in the port pump room. This is because the drill water pump is designed to handle large volumes of water, making it suitable for emergency dewatering operations. The other options are incorrect because: A) the port saltwater service pump is not designed for dewatering; C) the starboard ballast pump is not connected to the port pump room; and D) while the starboard ballast pump and crossover system could potentially be used, the port drill water pump is a more direct and appropriate solution for this situation.

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