| What is meant by the term independent bilge suction? |
| A) The means by which the machinery space bilge is pumped out by a pump not normally used as a bilge pump but using either bilge manifolds or automatic bilge suction valves. |
| B) The means by which the machinery space bilge is pumped out by a pump normally used as a bilge pump but independent of any bilge manifolds or automatic bilge suction valves. |
| C) The means by which a cargo-hold bilge is pumped out by a pump normally used as a bilge pump but independent of any bilge manifolds or automatic bilge suction valves. |
| D) The means by which a cargo-hold bilge is pumped out by a pump not normally used as a bilge pump but using either bilge manifolds or automatic bilge suction valves. |