Question 5064 Deck General

The correct answer is C) crossover arrangement. In the event that one of the two bilge pits on the COASTAL DRILLER is flooded, the other bilge pit can operate through a crossover arrangement. This allows the functioning bilge pit to be connected to the flooded bilge pit, enabling the active bilge system to handle the excess water from the flooded pit. The other options are incorrect because: A) A separate bilge discharge manifold would not allow the active bilge pit to handle the excess water from the flooded pit. B) A six-inch line connected to the independent isolation valves to the sea chest would not provide a direct connection between the two bilge pits. D) An independent scavenger manifold would not facilitate the crossover of the bilge systems in the event of a single pit flooding.