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

Correct Answer: Option A — starboard drill water pump

When primary bilge systems prove inadequate during rapid flooding, maritime engineering standards allow cross-connecting high-capacity auxiliary systems. On the DEEP DRILLER, the starboard drill water pump rated at 500 gpm serves as an effective dewatering supplement.