Deck General USCG Question #1626 (Set 51)

Which statement is TRUE concerning a power driven fire pump on board a small passenger vessel?

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option B — It may also serve as a bilge pump.

46 CFR 119.320 permits the power-driven fire pump on a small passenger vessel to serve as a bilge pump, provided it is equipped with a suitable manifold or valve arrangement. This dual-purpose capability maximizes equipment utility while maintaining the required fire-fighting and dewatering readiness for the vessel.

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