Fire Prevention, Fire Fighting. Test 3

Welding and use of open flames on board tankers in operation are subject to regulation laid down by the Norwegian Maritime Directorate (Norwegian Ship Control Legislation - NSCL). Which of the listed requirements regarding washing and gas freeing before hot work in cargo tanks corresponds to these regulations? (NSCL 22/1294/7).

Gas measuring and examination in connection with cleaning and gas freeing shall be carried out by the safety delegate.
Gas measuring and examination in connection with cleaning and gas freeing shall be carried out by an officer.
Personnel carrying out gas measuring and examination shall have completed an approved training course later than 18. September, 1992.
All results of gas measures and examinations shall be entered in the ship's deck log.

Where can shore side personnel find necessary information on ship's fire control systems in an emergency situation ?

A copy of the fire control plan is permanently posted in prominently marked locations onboard ships.
From the duty officer.
Information is to be given by the owners through the nearest rescue centre.
A copy of the fire control plans/folders is stored in a watertight and prominently marked container outside the deckhouse or accommodation.

In addition to cargo & machinery spaces which other spaces if any have to be fitted with an approved fixed fire fighting system on cargo ships?

Paint store
No additional fixed systems are required.
Rope store
Focsle store

During loading and discharging of liquified gases and cargo with a flashpoint below 60
For ships provided with inert gas system minor welding work may be permitted.
The ventilation system shall have a capacity of at least two changes of air per hour for work in enclosed spaces.
No welding or hot work on board ships carrying cargo with flashpoint below 60

Which ships shall be provided with international shore connection for supply of water as extinguishing media? (SOLAS II-2/19.1)

Passenger ships of 1000 tons gross and upwards
Tankers
All ships of 500 tons gross and upwards
Passenger ships carrying more than 36 passengers

Welding and use of open flames on board tankers in operation are subject to regulation laid down by the Norwegian Maritime Directorate (Norwegian Ship Control Legislation - NSCL). During preparations for welding or hot works, the following item shall always be checked:

Type of oil or gas chemicals having been carried in the actual tank and the adjacent tanks.
Working performance and capacity of ventilating system.
Inert gas composition.
Cleaning and venting methods and systems.

What type of construction material should be avoided regarding fire protection purposes? (SOLAS II-2/2.2.3)

All composite materials
All combustible materials
All plastic materials
All uncovered wooden materials

In case of major work the fire main shall be under pressure.
For ships provided with inert gas system minor welding work may be permitted.
During loading and discharging of liquified gases and cargo with a flashpoint below 60
The ventilation system shall have a capacity of at least two changes of air per hour for work in enclosed spaces. Suitable fire extinguishing equipment shall always be available during hot work.

Which spaces, in regard to fire protection, shall be separated from the rest of the ship by thermal and structural boundaries? (SOLAS II-2/2.2.2)

Machinery spaces
Accommodation
Storage rooms for inflammable materials
Cargo compartments

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