Question 185General Subjects - 1st Asst/Chief
70% to passWhile making a round in the lower engine room you discover a leak in the suction pipe to the main salt water pump. How would proceed to correct this problem?
AUse a type of banded patch (from a simple gasket with hose clamps to forge clamp style) on the pipe to seal the hole in the pipe until a permanent repair can be made.
BWrap the leaky section of pipe with duct tape to slow the leak down.
CLet the pipe leak until a permanent repair can be made at your next port call.
DMonitor the leak to see if it worsens.
AI Explanation
The correct answer is A) Use a type of banded patch (from a simple gasket with hose clamps to forge clamp style) on the pipe to seal the hole in the pipe until a permanent repair can be made. This is the correct answer because it is the appropriate procedure to temporarily stop a leak in a suction pipe in the engine room, as per industry standards and regulations. A banded patch is a quick and effective way to seal the leak and prevent further damage or flooding until a permanent repair can be made. Options B, C, and D are incorrect as they do not properly address the leak and could lead to further issues.
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