The DEEP DRILLER suffers minor flooding of the starboard pump room while in transit. If both starboard bilge pumps fail to dewater the pump room, you may use __________.

Correct Answer: Option D — starboard drill water pump

Starboard pump room flooding on the DEEP DRILLER when primary bilge pumps fail requires shifting suction to the starboard drill water pump, designated in the vessel's stability and piping manual as the emergency backup dewatering source.