Question 5065 Deck General

The correct answer is B) near the bilge pits. The start/stop station for the bilge pumps on a COASTAL DRILLER should be located near the bilge pits, as this is the most practical and accessible location for the operator to monitor and control the bilge pumping system. The bilge pits are the areas where wastewater and fluids collect, so having the controls in close proximity allows for easy access and oversight of the bilge pumping operations. The other options are incorrect because: A) the OIM's office is an administrative area and not the optimal location for the bilge pump controls; C) the control house is typically reserved for the main operational controls of the vessel, not necessarily the bilge pumps; and D) the motor control center (MCC) is an electrical distribution panel, which may not be the most convenient place for the bilge pump controls.