AFF Exit Exam • Set 7 Question 3 of 30
A large oil fire on the deck of a ship can be fought most effectively with:
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Direct Answer
Option C: Foam
Foam is the most effective agent for fighting large oil fires on decks because it spreads across the surface, cools the fuel, and smothers the fire by forming a blanket that separates the fuel from the oxygen.
All Options
A
Solid streams of sea water
B
High pressure carbon dioxide gas grids
C
Foam
(Correct Answer)
D
Portable dry powder spray canisters
Detailed Explanation & Context
Foam is the most effective agent for fighting large oil fires on decks because it spreads across the surface, cools the fuel, and smothers the fire by forming a blanket that separates the fuel from the oxygen.
Relevant Framework: STCW 2010 Manila Amendments • DG Shipping E-Learning & Exit Exam Standards • Advanced Fire Fighting (AFF).
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