While in transit, the DEEP DRILLER suffers flooding in the port pump room. Both port bilge pumps are inadequate to dewater the pump room. You may supplement the bilge pumps by using the __________.

Correct Answer: Option B — port drill water pump

Emergency dewatering procedures on the DEEP DRILLER permit utilizing the port drill water pump to supplement inadequate bilge pump capacity during rapid compartment flooding, leveraging its 500 gpm rating to preserve stability and buoyancy.