Question 951 Deck Safety

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Your vessel has suffered a casualty and is in danger of sinking. The Master orders abandon ship but a crew member is missing. You have located the crew member but she is trapped in the Steward's Office. Using the Fire Control Plans in illustration D036SA below, where is the nearest fire axe to gain entry?

Diagram for USCG Deck Safety: Your vessel has suffered a casualty and is in danger of sinking. The Master...
A Portside, Frame 132
B Halon Room
C CO2 Room
D Starboard side, frame 132
AI Explanation

The correct answer is A) Portside, Frame 132. The fire control plans indicate that the nearest fire axe is located on the portside at frame 132. This is the most accessible location to gain entry to the Steward's Office and rescue the trapped crew member. The other options are incorrect as they do not indicate the location of the nearest fire axe according to the provided fire control plans.

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