| Referring to the illustration, suppose the oily-water separator vessel compound gauge is showing an unusually deep vacuum for operating in the separation processing mode with the separator service pump running. The oil content is 8.3 ppm. What is most likely the cause? GS-0175 |
| A) The oily-water separator bilge suction strainer is clogged. |
| B) The oily-water separator vessel relief valve is leaking. |
| C) The oily-water separator service pump is worn. |
| D) The bilge water holding tank level is unusually high resulting in a high level alarm. |
