AFF Exit Exam • Set 7 Question 4 of 30

The minimum flashpoint of oil fuel carried on board a ship is:

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Direct Answer

Option C: 60 degrees Celsius

According to the International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code and ISM Code, the minimum flashpoint for fuel oil permitted for carriage on board ships is generally 60 degrees Celsius (closed cup).

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50 degrees Celsius

70 degrees Celsius

60 degrees Celsius (Correct Answer)

40 degrees Celsius

Detailed Explanation & Context

Relevant Framework: STCW 2010 Manila Amendments • DG Shipping E-Learning & Exit Exam Standards • Advanced Fire Fighting (AFF).

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