🔍 Key Concepts

• Differences between automatic and non-automatic bilge systems • Spaces that require continuous or frequent monitoring versus those pumped only as needed • Regulatory emphasis on engine room and machinery space bilge arrangements (46 CFR, SOLAS)

💭 Think About

• Which space is most likely to need automatic bilge pumping because water ingress can be rapid and continuous? • Which space is more likely to be pumped occasionally under crew supervision rather than needing constant automatic protection? • Think about the risk to propulsion and vital systems if bilge water is not removed quickly—how does that affect the choice of pump type?

✅ Before You Answer

• Identify which listed spaces are considered vital machinery spaces versus more static cargo spaces • Ask yourself which area would reasonably be handled by watchstanders on rounds instead of an always-ready automatic pump • Verify in your notes how cargo-hold bilges are typically pumped compared to engine room bilges on larger vessels