Question 1844 Deck General

The correct answer is C) 25 GPM. According to the regulations for US Coast Guard inspected vessels, a 55-foot long ferry must have a fixed power-operated bilge pump capable of pumping at least 25 gallons per minute (GPM). This requirement is specified in 46 CFR 182.520, which outlines the minimum capacity for fixed bilge pumps based on the vessel's length. The other options are incorrect because 5 GPM (A) would be too low for a 55-foot vessel, and 10 GPM (B) and 50 GPM (D) do not match the regulatory requirement of 25 GPM for a vessel of this size.