Question 1888 Deck General

The correct answer is A) 10 gallons per minute. According to the Code of Federal Regulations (46 CFR 182.520), the minimum capacity required per bilge pump for a small passenger vessel (other than a ferry) that is 60 feet long and certificated to carry 33 persons is 10 gallons per minute. This requirement is based on the vessel's length and passenger capacity, which determine the minimum bilge pump capacity needed to ensure adequate dewatering in the event of a flood. The other options are incorrect because they do not align with the specific regulatory requirement for this vessel size and passenger capacity. Bilge pump capacity requirements are standardized and depend on the vessel's characteristics, not arbitrary gallonage figures.