Question 5060 Deck General

The correct answer is B) 2 independent bilge systems. The US Coast Guard regulations require commercial vessels, such as the COASTAL DRILLER, to have a minimum of two independent bilge systems to ensure redundancy and proper drainage in the event of a leak or flood. This is a key safety requirement to prevent the vessel from sinking. The other options are incorrect because 1, 3, or 4 independent bilge systems would not meet the regulatory standards for this type of commercial vessel. The COASTAL DRILLER, as a coastal vessel, must have two separate and redundant bilge systems to comply with the applicable Coast Guard regulations.