Question 185General Subjects - 1st Asst/Chief

70% to pass

While making a round in the lower engine room you discover a leak in the suction pipe to the main salt water pump. How would proceed to correct this problem?

AUse a type of banded patch (from a simple gasket with hose clamps to forge clamp style) on the pipe to seal the hole in the pipe until a permanent repair can be made.

BWrap the leaky section of pipe with duct tape to slow the leak down.

CLet the pipe leak until a permanent repair can be made at your next port call.

DMonitor the leak to see if it worsens.

AI Explanation

The correct answer is A) Use a type of banded patch (from a simple gasket with hose clamps to forge clamp style) on the pipe to seal the hole in the pipe until a permanent repair can be made. This is the correct answer because it is the appropriate procedure to temporarily stop a leak in a suction pipe in the engine room, as per industry standards and regulations. A banded patch is a quick and effective way to seal the leak and prevent further damage or flooding until a permanent repair can be made. Options B, C, and D are incorrect as they do not properly address the leak and could lead to further issues.