USCG Exam PracticeFirefighting, damage control, and emergency response
According to the recommended emergency instructions, which tool may be aligned to serve as a bilge pump during a flooding emergency?
- A. The anchor windlass hydraulic system
- B. The fire main pressure relief valve
- ✓ The fire pumpCorrect
- D. The fuel transfer pump
Why C is correct
46 CFR §185.512(a)(1)(iii) specifically states that fire pumps should be aligned to use as a bilge pump if possible during a flooding emergency. No other pump is identified for this purpose in the recommended emergency instructions.
Cited:46 CFR §185.512