In addition to a portable hand-operated bilge pump, a 55 foot long ferry must have a fixed power operated bilge pump capable of pumping at least __________.

Correct Answer: Option C — 25 GPM

Under 46 CFR 182.520, vessels of this size must be equipped with a fixed power-operated bilge pump capable of a minimum discharge rate of 25 gallons per minute. This ensures the vessel can effectively manage water ingress during an emergency, supplementing the required portable hand-operated bilge pump.