MEK Exit Exam • Set 6 Question 4 of 30
Quick closing valve operation is carried out from
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Direct Answer
Option B: remote location outside engine room
For safety, quick closing valves must be operable from a location outside the machinery space. This ensures that in a fire scenario, the fuel supply can be shut down without endangering personnel.
All Options
A
steering flat
B
remote location outside engine room
(Correct Answer)
C
navigation bridge
D
anywhere in the engine room
Detailed Explanation & Context
For safety, quick closing valves must be operable from a location outside the machinery space. This ensures that in a fire scenario, the fuel supply can be shut down without endangering personnel.
Relevant Framework: STCW 2010 Manila Amendments • DG Shipping E-Learning & Exit Exam Standards • Marine Engineering Knowledge (MEK).
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