Question 22Safety & Environmental - Assistant Engineer

The correct answer is C) the igniting of a grease fire in the range hood ventilation system. When fighting a galley fire, one of the main concerns is the potential for the fire to spread through the range hood ventilation system and ignite any grease buildup, which could then rapidly escalate the fire. This is a critical risk, as the ventilation system can act as a chimney, facilitating the spread of the fire throughout the vessel. Proper maintenance and cleaning of the range hood and ventilation system is crucial to mitigate this hazard. The other options are not the primary concerns when fighting a galley fire. While loss of stability (A) and fire spreading to the engineering space (D) are also important considerations, the ignition of a grease fire in the ventilation system is typically the most immediate and dangerous threat in a galley fire scenario.