Question 82Safety & Environmental - 1st Asst/Chief
70% to passWhich portable fire extinguisher is normally recharged in a shore facility?
AWater (cartridge-operated)
BDry chemical (cartridge-operated)
CCarbon dioxide
DWater (pump tank)
AI Explanation
The correct answer is C) Carbon dioxide. Carbon dioxide (CO2) fire extinguishers are typically recharged in a shore facility because they require specialized equipment and training to recharge properly. The CO2 gas must be refilled, and the extinguisher's internal parts inspected and maintained by a qualified technician. This is not something that can be easily done on board a vessel. The other options are incorrect because water (cartridge-operated) and dry chemical (cartridge-operated) extinguishers can often be recharged on board by the vessel's crew, while water (pump tank) extinguishers are typically not rechargeable and must be replaced when discharged.
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