Question 4889 Deck General

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Aboard the DEEP DRILLER, the drill water pump may be used to provide drill water to the deck and _______________.

A supplement the bilge pumps
B provide saltwater service to the deck
C emergency fuel-oil recovery
D supplement the ballast pumps
AI Explanation

The correct answer is A) supplement the bilge pumps. The drill water pump aboard the DEEP DRILLER can be used to provide drill water to the deck, and it can also be used to supplement the bilge pumps. Bilge pumps are used to remove water that accumulates in the ship's bilge, the lowest compartment of the vessel. By using the drill water pump to supplement the bilge pumps, it can help ensure the vessel remains free of excess water and maintains proper stability. The other answer choices are incorrect because: B) providing saltwater service to the deck is a different function, C) emergency fuel-oil recovery is not a typical use of the drill water pump, and D) supplementing the ballast pumps is not a common use of the drill water pump.

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