Question 3861Deck General70% to pass
On the COASTAL DRILLER, when afloat, oily bilge discharge should be pumped through the _______________.
AI Explanation
The correct answer is B) skimmer tanks.
When a COASTAL DRILLER is afloat, oily bilge discharge should be pumped through the skimmer tanks. This is in accordance with regulations that require oily bilge water to be processed through a bilge water separation system, where the oil is separated from the water before the water is discharged overboard. The skimmer tanks are a critical component of this system, as they help remove the oil from the bilge water before it is pumped out.
The other options are incorrect because: A) the raw water header is not designed to handle oily bilge discharge, C) discharging oily bilge water directly overboard would violate environmental regulations, and D) dump valves are not part of the bilge water separation system.
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