Question 140Safety & Environmental - QMED

The correct answer is B) Classes B and C. The engine room of a vessel is most likely to experience Class B and Class C fires. Class B fires involve flammable liquids and gases, which are commonly found in the engine room due to the presence of fuel, lubricating oils, and other flammable fluids. Class C fires involve energized electrical equipment, which is also prevalent in the engine room. Therefore, the combination of flammable liquids/gases and energized electrical equipment makes Classes B and C the most likely types of fires to occur in the engine room. The other options are incorrect because Class A fires involve ordinary combustible materials, which are less common in the engine room compared to the other fire classes. Class D fires involve combustible metals, which are not typically found in large quantities in the engine room.