Question 34 MODU03 - Ballast Control Operator

The Correct Answer is B. Option B is correct because regulatory standards, specifically those governing Mobile Offshore Drilling Units (MODUs), require that spaces or lockers containing safety equipment like the Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) be clearly identified. This marking ("SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS") ensures that personnel can quickly locate this essential life safety equipment in an emergency, which is a fundamental requirement under regulations such as those established by the US Coast Guard (33 CFR 143.415) or SOLAS Chapter II-2 (Fire Safety Systems). The other options are incorrect for the following reasons: * **A) be equipped with battery powered emergency lighting:** While emergency lighting is required throughout escape routes and essential areas of a MODU, there is no specific regulatory requirement mandating that the small locker or dedicated space *containing* the SCBA itself must have its own dedicated, integrated battery-powered emergency light. General emergency lighting systems cover the areas where the lockers are located. * **C) be located in close proximity to the main control station:** SCBAs are required in various locations throughout the MODU (e.g., escape routes, machinery spaces, storage rooms) to ensure accessibility for fire fighting and emergency entry wherever needed, not just specifically near the main control station. There is no regulation mandating that *all* SCBA stations must be located in close proximity to the main control station.