Question 4364 Deck General

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When the COASTAL DRILLER is afloat, the water for the saltwater eductor system is provided by _______________.

A mud pumps
B fire pumps
C bilge pumps
D raw water tower pumps
AI Explanation

The correct answer is B) fire pumps. The saltwater eductor system on the COASTAL DRILLER is used to draw up seawater for various purposes, such as cleaning and fire-fighting. The water for this system is provided by the fire pumps, which are designed to supply a high-pressure water source for firefighting and other emergency uses. The fire pumps, being connected to the saltwater intake, can draw up seawater and deliver it to the eductor system as needed. The other options are incorrect because mud pumps are used for circulating drilling mud, bilge pumps are used for dewatering the vessel, and raw water tower pumps are not a standard component on a typical offshore drilling unit.

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