Question 261Safety & Environmental - QMED
70% to passWhich of the following components provides a direct source of sea water for the fire main system?
ASea chest suction
BFire pump stuffing box
CRose box suction
DCofferdam sluice valve
AI Explanation
The correct answer is A) Sea chest suction. The sea chest suction provides a direct source of seawater for the fire main system. The sea chest is a dedicated intake on the hull of a vessel that draws water directly from the surrounding seawater, bypassing any other system components. This ensures a reliable supply of seawater for the fire pumps and fire main system, which is essential for firefighting capabilities. The other options are incorrect because they do not provide a direct seawater source. The fire pump stuffing box is part of the fire pump itself, the rose box suction is for the bilge system, and the cofferdam sluice valve is not directly connected to the fire main system.
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