The aft starboard bilge well is clogged, and back flushing has not been successful. The next practical solution would be to __________.

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Accepted Answer

properly and safely empty the well with a portable pump then manually muck it out

Answer

change the trim of the ship to port in order to pump out the bilges for the remainder of the voyage

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place 20 gallons ( 75.7 L) of fuel oil tank wash into the affected bilge well to clear the blockage

Answer

all of the above

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