Fire Prevention, Fire Fighting. Test 5

Which of the following types of breathing apparatus are most likely to be found onboard a modern ship?

Oxygen Breathing Apparatus.
Compressed Air Breathing Apparatus.
Gas Mask type Breathing Apparatus.
Atmospheric Breathing Apparatus.

What do the words 'spontaneously combustible' mean?

When this substance burns it burns completely and does not leave any residue or ash.
When the substance burns it becomes very hot.
The substance is very difficult to set alight, even when it is very hot.
The substance can catch fire by itself without an external source of heat or ignition.

In what language/languages shall the fire control plans/folders (or copies of plans and folders) be? (SOLAS II-2/20.1)

The Flag State language with copies in English
The English language
The Flag State language with copies in English or French
The Flag State language

Where shall shore side fire-fighting personnel find necessary information on the ship's fire control in an emergency situation? (SOLAS II-2/20.2)

The Captain of the ship is responsible for giving the necessary information of the ship's control plan
Copy of fire control plans/folders to be posted in a prominently marked localisation on the navigating bridge
Copy of the fire control plans/folders to be stored in a watertight prominently marked container outside the deck house
Information to be given by the ship's Owner through the nearest Rescue Coordination Centre

The duty engineer of a UMS ship is approached by a member of the ship's staff, seeking permission to hang wet working clothes in the engine room to dry. Should he:

Allow the clothes to be hung over a rail provided there is no electrical equipment directly below.
Not allow the clothes to be hung anywhere in the unmanned machinery spaces.
Allow the clothes to be hung over rail next to the warm F.O. service tanks.
Allow the clothes to be hung over a rail anywhere.

Which of these extinguishing agents is it best to use on a fire involving a burning cabin that had been electrically isolated ?

Dry Powder - Dry Chemical.
Carbon dioxide (CO2).
Foam.
Water.

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