Referring to Coast Guard Regulations (46 CFR), what statement is true concerning an emergency bilge suction for a cargo vessel over 180 feet in length?

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It can use any pump in the machinery space other than that required for the bilge system, but the pump capacity must exceed that of the required main bilge pump.

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It is required to use the main circulating water pump or if not suitable, the largest available pump in the machinery space.

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It is required to use the largest available pump in the machinery space other than that required for the bilge system.

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No emergency bilge suction is required for cargo vessels over 180 feet in length.

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