USCG USCG General Eng
Set 15 • Question #181 of 498
Launch Interactive Practice Room The bilge system has been performing well; however, the aft starboard engine room bilge-well suddenly fails to be pumped out. Which of the following should be done first to determine the cause?
A
Open the bilge pump for inspection.
B
Remove each of the manifold valves.
C
Remove only the manifold valve to the affected bilge-well.
D
Attempt to pump out another bilge well to determine if the entire system is affected.
✓ Correct Answer
USCG NMC Regulatory Explanation
In USCG Marine Engineering General Subjects, for engine room systems involving 'The bilge system has been performing well; however, the aft starboard engine room bilge-well suddenly fails to be pumped out. Which of the following should be done first to determine the cause', the standard operating requirement is: 'Attempt to pump out another bilge well to determine if the entire system is affected.'.
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