Question 2 MODU03 - Ballast Control Operator

The Correct Answer is B. **Explanation for Option B (2):** The requirement for the minimum number of sets of fireman's outfits on a Mobile Offshore Drilling Unit (MODU) is governed by international maritime regulations, specifically SOLAS (Safety of Life at Sea), often implemented via the IMO MODU Code. According to these regulations (SOLAS Chapter II-2, Regulation 10.10.1 and the MODU Code, typically Chapter 9.5.1), every ship or offshore unit must carry at least **two** fireman's outfits. This minimum ensures that firefighting operations can be conducted safely and effectively, potentially allowing for backup or simultaneous deployment. **Explanation for Incorrect Options:** * **A) 1:** One outfit is insufficient according to international safety standards. Having only one set would leave no backup equipment in case of damage or failure, and would prevent sustained or coordinated firefighting efforts requiring two individuals equipped with breathing apparatus. * **C) 3:** While having three or more outfits might be required for very large MODUs (due to additional requirements for units carrying dangerous goods or large passenger ships), three is not the *minimum* required number for all MODUs. The minimum regulatory requirement is two. * **D) 4:** Four outfits may be required for certain specific vessel types or larger installations (like oil tankers or very large cargo vessels), but it far exceeds the mandated minimum requirement of two outfits for a standard MODU.