Question 1460Deck Safety70% to pass
What size bilge pump is required for a lifeboat which has a capacity of 675 cubic feet?
AI Explanation
The correct answer is B) 2.
According to the regulations for US Coast Guard Captain's License Examinations, the size of the bilge pump required for a lifeboat with a capacity of 675 cubic feet is 2. This is based on the general rule that the bilge pump capacity should be at least 2 times the volume of the lifeboat. Since the lifeboat capacity is 675 cubic feet, a bilge pump with a capacity of 2 times that volume, or 1,350 cubic feet, is required.
The other answer choices are incorrect because A) 1 would be too small, C) 3 would be excessive, and D) 4 would also be excessive for a lifeboat of this size.
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