Fire Prevention, Fire Fighting. Test 17

What is the correct location of portable fire fighting equipment during loading/discharging operations?

Not necessary to locate portable fire fighting equipment near to the manifold?
One fire hose forward and aft of the manifold, and portable fire extinguisher near to ships manifold?
One fire hose and one powder extinguisher forward of the manifold area?
On the forecastle and poop deck?

In case each hydrant is not fitted with hose and nozzles, what is the requirement? (SOLAS II-2/4.6.1)

Hoses with fixed nozzles to be kept ready for use in conspicuous positions near the hydrants
Hoses and nozzles for each hydrant to be available at the fire stations
Complete interchangeability of hose couplings and nozzles
At each fire station, sufficient number of hoses with nozzles for the hydrants in the area shall be available

When a fire breaks out in the accommodation, cargo holds or on deck, who is in charge of the fire fighting operations?

The Captain
The Chief Officer
The officer on duty
The first person arriving at the scene

If circumstances permit, how should low expansion foam be applied to oil burning in the bulkhead of the engine room?

The applicator should be used in a sweeping motion to spread the foam over the surface.
The foam should be aimed at about 45 degrees upwards so that it can drop onto the fire
The foam should be applied to the centre of the fire.
The foam should be aimed at the bulkhead behind the fire and allowed to spread out slowly over the fire.

Which of these portable fire extinguishers are found on the Bridge, in the Radio Room and in the Engine Control Room, because they are extremely effective with fires involving live electrical and electronic equipment?

A.F.F.F.
Carbon Dioxide (CO2).
Foam.
Dry Chemical - Dry Powder.

Which fire-fighting equipment is most efficient and with least side effects in case of a large fire in the engine room?

Central foam extinguishing system
Sprinkler system
Powder extinguishing system
Central gas extinguishing system and/or waterfog.

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