While maneuvering out of port, you answer a stop bell. You notice a lot of steam coming out of the gland exhaust condenser vent, in addition to the main condenser hot well level being low. For this condition you should __________.

Correct Answer: Option B — manually recirculate condensate and add some makeup feed

Maneuvering out of port with a low hot well and excess steam venting indicates a starved condensate system and potential loss of suction. Operating standard marine procedures requires manually recirculating condensate and adding reserve makeup feed to maintain safe pump suction levels.