Question 7General Subjects - Assistant Engineer

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What is meant by the term emergency bilge suction?

AThe means by which the machinery space bilge is pumped out by a pump not normally used as a bilge pump and drawing a suction on the bilge through either bilge manifolds or automatic bilge suction valves.

BThe means by which the machinery space bilge is pumped out by a pump not normally used as a bilge pump and drawing a suction directly on the bilge independent of any bilge manifolds or automatic bilge suction valves.

CThe means by which the machinery space bilge is pumped out by a pump normally used as a bilge pump and drawing a suction directly on the bilge independent of any bilge manifolds or automatic bilge suction valves.

DThe means by which the machinery space bilge is pumped out by a pump normally used as a bilge pump and drawing a suction on the bilge through either bilge manifolds or automatic bilge suction valves.

AI Explanation

The correct answer is B. Emergency bilge suction refers to the means by which the machinery space bilge can be pumped out using a pump not normally used as a bilge pump, and drawing suction directly on the bilge independent of any bilge manifolds or automatic bilge suction valves. This allows for an alternative method of dewatering the bilge in an emergency situation, without relying on the normal bilge pumping system. The other options are incorrect because they do not accurately describe the definition of emergency bilge suction. Options A and D involve the use of a pump normally used as a bilge pump, while option C involves a pump not normally used as a bilge pump but drawing suction through the bilge manifolds or valves, rather than directly on the bilge.

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