Question 4598 Deck General

The correct answer is D) port drill water pump. In the event of minor flooding in the port pump room and failure of the port bilge pumps, the port drill water pump should be used to dewater the flooded space. The drill water pump is typically designed to handle large volumes of water and can be utilized as an emergency bilge pump when the primary bilge pumps are not operational. The other options are incorrect because: A) the starboard ballast pumps and crossover system are not intended for dewatering the port pump room; B) the port ballast pumps are also not the appropriate equipment for this situation; and C) the port saltwater service pump is not the best choice for dewatering the flooded space.