Fire Prevention, Fire Fighting. Test 18

Instructions for 'Preparation for welding or hot work in cargo tanks' is laid down by the Norwegian Maritime Directorate. Which of the following requirements regarding welding or hot work corresponds to these instructions?

In case of hot work, the work party shall always consist of 3 men.
Before the tank is entered, lifeline, rescue harness and compressed air apparatus shall be ready at the relevant hatch.
There shall be two stand by watchmen on the watch with walkie-talkie communication.
An officer shall always attend the first entry after tank cleaning and gas freeing.

At what time shall automatic sprinkler, fire-detection and alarm systems be capable of immediate operation? (SOLAS II-2/12.1.1)

Nighttime only
At all times
When there are no competent officers and fire watch on duty
During navigation

How is the activation of any detector or manually operated call point of fixed fire- detection and fire-alarm systems to be indicated? (SOLAS II-2/13.1.4)

By visual and audible signal at the control panel and indicating units
By sounding the ship's fire alarm signal in crew accommodation and service spaces
By alarm signals at the bridge and engine room control panels
By all the indication methods listed

What is the general requirement for closing mechanisms for in- and outlets of all ventilation systems (ships other than passenger ships carrying more than 36 passengers)? (SOLAS II-2/16.9)

Automatic closure for each section to be activated by the fire detection and alarm system
To be remotely controlled from central fire control panel
Only manually closing mechanism allowed
Closing must be possible from outside the spaces being ventilated

While the vessel is in a Red Sea port during August loading/discharging a hydrocarbon cargo, should the air suction for the accommodation be:

Recirk. full open, fresh air intake closed.
Placed on full recirculation.
Closed down all together.
A mixture of both.

What is the requirement for stopping arrangements for power-ventilated accommodation spaces, cargo compartments, machinery spaces, service spaces and control stations (ships other than passenger ships carrying more than 36 passengers)? (SOLAS II-2/16.10)

To be remote by controlled from central fire control panel
Must be capable of being stopped from an easily accessible position outside the space being served
Automatic closure controlled by the ship's fixed fire-detection and alarm system
Only manually operated stopping arrangement allowed

A vessel where the engine personnel are in charge of all technical installations on board are due for a voyage to a cold climate area. Are any special precautions to be implemented with regard to fireline/pumps and use of same?

Implement special routines for starting fire pumps (e.g. local start/stop operation) to avoid the pumps are started due by a mistake, resulting in filling up the system unnecessarily.
Drain all firelines in areas that may be exposed to freezing temperature.
All the mentioned alternatives.
Instruct the personnel in routines to prepare the fireline system, e.g. closing all branches and the consequences of not draining the system after use.

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