Question 3642 Deck General

70% to pass

During a fire drill on a MODU, what action is required?

A Start each fire pump
B Inspect fire hoses
C Inventory rescue and fire equipment
D Launch and run a lifeboat
AI Explanation

The correct answer is A) Start each fire pump. During a fire drill on a Mobile Offshore Drilling Unit (MODU), the primary action required is to start each fire pump to ensure they are in working order and ready to respond in the event of an actual fire emergency. This is in accordance with Coast Guard regulations for fire and abandon ship drills on MODUs. The other options, while potentially relevant for a fire drill, are not the primary action required. Inspecting fire hoses, inventorying equipment, and launching lifeboats are important, but starting the fire pumps is the critical first step to ensure the MODU's firefighting capabilities are operational.

Related Questions
Q1373:Some cargoes can react with air to form unstable oxygen compounds which could ca... Q110:Which term describes most recreational sailing craft that have triangular sails?... Q1654:Individual wires, used in systems greater than 50 volts, _______________. Q86:Nautical charts published by the Canadian Hydrographic service which are referen... Q2361:What purpose does a tow hook serve?

Ready to test your knowledge?

Take a Deck General Practice Exam
Official Resources
USCG Navigation Center USCG National Maritime Center Merchant Mariner Credentials
← Previous Question All Questions Next Question →

Pass Your Coast Guard Licensing Exams!

Study offline, track your progress, and simulate real exams with the Coast Guard Exams app

Download on App Store Get it on Google Play Download for Mac