673. While in transit, the DEEP DRILLER suffers flooding in the starboard pump room. Both starboard bilge pumps are inadequate to dewater the pump room. You may supplement the performance of the bilge pumps by using the __________.

To dewater a flooded pump room when bilge pumps are inadequate, the starboard drill water pump should be used as it is specifically connected to the bilge system for supplemental dewatering capacity, unlike ballast or saltwater service pumps which are not designated for this purpose and could risk contamination or system compromise.