Question 2738Deck General70% to pass
A bilge suction line, in a fishing vessel with more than 16 individuals aboard, must have a strainer with an open area not less than how many times the open area of the suction line?
AI Explanation
The correct answer is C) three.
The regulation in 46 CFR 28.215(b) states that a bilge suction line must have a strainer with an open area not less than three times the open area of the suction line. This ensures that the strainer does not become clogged and restricts the flow of water, which could compromise the bilge system's effectiveness in a fishing vessel with more than 16 individuals aboard.
The other answer choices are incorrect because they do not meet the regulatory requirement for the minimum open area of the strainer relative to the suction line.
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