Question 8 MODU03 - Ballast Control Operator

The Correct Answer is D **Why Option D is Correct:** Regulatory requirements (such as those established by the US Coast Guard in 46 CFR Subchapter I-A, or equivalent international conventions like the IMO MODU Code) mandate that critical safety equipment, including hand portable fire extinguishers, must be readily identifiable for inventory, inspection, and maintenance purposes. Assigning each extinguisher a unique identification number (different from all others on the unit) ensures accurate tracking of its location, inspection history, and service date. This is crucial for maintaining the validity and reliability of the unit's safety plan and fire fighting equipment list. **Why the Other Options are Incorrect:** * **A) the name of the unit on which it is located:** While the unit's name might be referenced in the overall fire plan, the extinguisher itself is not typically marked with the unit's name, as this information is assumed based on its location. The critical marking is the unique identifier for tracking. * **B) the names of the individuals qualified to use it:** Fire extinguishers are general-use safety devices available to all trained crew members. Marking them with specific individual names is impractical, unnecessary, and not a regulatory requirement. * **C) the date that it was installed on the unit:** While the date of the last inspection or hydrostatic test must be recorded (often on a tag or stamped on the bottle), the original "installation date" is less relevant than its current inspection status. The mandatory primary marking is the unique ID number.