Dewatering, using an eductor, is performed when weather conditions permit your boat to come alongside the disabled boat safely. Which option best describes when this is done?

Dewatering, using an eductor, is performed when weather conditions permit your boat to come alongside the disabled boat safely. Which option best describes when this is done?

• A. Weather calm
• B. Boat to come alongside
• C. To tow the disabled boat
• D. To anchor away

Answer: (B)

Dewatering with an eductor requires close access to the disabled vessel to connect the suction and discharge lines and operate the pump. You must be able to come alongside safely so you can reach the casualty’s hull or pump area and set up the eductor system. Calm weather helps, but the critical condition is the ability to come alongside. If you can’t position your boat alongside, you can’t effectively perform the dewatering operation. Towing or anchoring away would not accomplish the dewatering task.

Dewatering with an eductor requires close access to the disabled vessel to connect the suction and discharge lines and operate the pump. You must be able to come alongside safely so you can reach the casualty’s hull or pump area and set up the eductor system. Calm weather helps, but the critical condition is the ability to come alongside. If you can’t position your boat alongside, you can’t effectively perform the dewatering operation. Towing or anchoring away would not accomplish the dewatering task.