If you must pump bilges while a vessel is in...

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Question 1 of 2707066636ee728f7522a1c51838b

If you must pump bilges while a vessel is in port, you should pump only __________.

Question 1 of 27070

If you must pump bilges while a vessel is in port, you should pump only __________.

🔍 Key Concepts

• Oil Pollution regulations in port areas (33 CFR and MARPOL-style requirements) • Difference between overboard discharge and using shore reception facilities • Environmental responsibility when dealing with oily bilge water

💭 Think About

• In port, what is the main concern when pumping bilges overboard? Think about pollution and legal limits. • Which option completely avoids the risk of discharging oil or contaminants into the harbor? • Ask yourself: which answer would a port authority and the Coast Guard be most likely to approve during an inspection?

✅ Before You Answer

• Verify which choice ensures no oily water goes directly into the harbor. • Check which option reflects compliance with pollution prevention rules, not convenience or timing. • Eliminate any choice that still allows contaminants to enter the water in port.

Question 1 of 27070

If you must pump bilges while a vessel is in port, you should pump only __________.

on the outgoing tide

as much as is necessary

during the hours of darkness

if discharge is led to a shore tank or barge