Question 23General Subjects - 1st Asst/Chief
70% to passThe aft starboard bilge well is clogged, and back flushing has not been successful. The next practical solution would be to _______________.
Aplace 20 gallons ( 75.7 L) of fuel oil tank wash into the affected bilge well to clear the blockage
Bchange the trim of the ship to port in order to pump out the bilges for the remainder of the voyage
Cproperly and safely empty the well with a portable pump then manually muck it out
Dall of the above
AI Explanation
The correct answer is C) properly and safely empty the well with a portable pump then manually muck it out. This is the correct answer because the proper and safe way to clear a clogged bilge well is to first pump out the contents, then manually remove any debris or blockage. Introducing fuel oil or changing the ship's trim are not recommended solutions, as they could potentially create other issues or safety hazards. Pumping out the bilge well and manually clearing the blockage is the most practical and appropriate solution in this situation.
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