Question 4787 Deck General

70% to pass

The DEEP DRILLER suffers minor flooding of the starboard pump room. If both starboard bilge pumps fail to dewater the pump room, you should use the _______________.

A starboard drill water pump
B starboard saltwater service pump
C port ballast pumps and crossover system
D starboard ballast pumps
AI Explanation

The correct answer is A) starboard drill water pump. The reasoning is that if the starboard bilge pumps fail to dewater the flooded pump room, the starboard drill water pump can be used as an emergency bilge pump to remove the water. Drill water pumps are often designed with the capability to be used as emergency bilge pumps in the event of flooding. The other options, such as the starboard saltwater service pump, port ballast pumps, or starboard ballast pumps, are not typically equipped or intended for use as emergency bilge pumps in this type of situation.

Related Questions
Q2576:When amendments are made to the Shipboard Oil Pollution Emergency Plan, the rev... Q5103:While drilling loaded as shown in Sample Load Form #4 (Drilling), the DEEP DRILL... Q4474:The DEEP DRILLER is engaged in wire line logging. You have 10,000 feet of drill ... Q351:You are transferring a cargo of ethyl chloride and a small amount spills into th... Q4414:The COASTAL DRILLER, while drilling, has a total weight of 15,400 kips. The LCG ...

Ready to test your knowledge?

Take a Deck General Practice Exam
Official Resources
USCG Navigation Center USCG National Maritime Center Merchant Mariner Credentials
← Previous Question All Questions Next Question →

Pass Your Coast Guard Licensing Exams!

Study offline, track your progress, and simulate real exams with the Coast Guard Exams app

Download on App Store Get it on Google Play Download for Mac