Question 129Safety & Environmental - 1st Asst/Chief
70% to passAs an engineer on a tanker of more than 1600 gross tons on an international voyage, how would you direct the fire team to combat a large cargo space fire?
AUse the fixed carbon dioxide system to extinguish the fire.
BOpen the ullage caps and lower the level in tanks adjacent to the tank on fire.
CUse the inert gas system to extinguish the fire.
DUse fixed water and foam systems to extinguish the fire.
AI Explanation
The correct answer is D) Use fixed water and foam systems to extinguish the fire. The reasoning is that for a large cargo space fire on a tanker over 1600 gross tons on an international voyage, the fixed water and foam systems are the appropriate method to combat the fire. These systems are specifically designed to rapidly extinguish fires in cargo spaces through the application of large volumes of water and foam. The other options, such as using a carbon dioxide system or inert gas system, would not be as effective for a large cargo fire of this nature.
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