OCTCO/OCTF Exit Exam • Set 2 Question 22 of 30
What fire extinguishing system is standard protection for oil tanker cargo deck areas?
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Direct Answer
Option C: Fixed Deck Foam System (Low expansion foam)
SOLAS Chapter II-2 and ISGOTT require oil tankers to be fitted with a Fixed Deck Foam System utilizing low-expansion foam to quickly blanket flammable liquid spills and suppress vapor release across cargo deck areas.
All Options
A
CO2 gas flooding open deck
B
Sprinkler fresh water
C
Fixed Deck Foam System (Low expansion foam)
(Correct Answer)
D
Halon gas
Detailed Explanation & Context
SOLAS Chapter II-2 and ISGOTT require oil tankers to be fitted with a Fixed Deck Foam System utilizing low-expansion foam to quickly blanket flammable liquid spills and suppress vapor release across cargo deck areas.
Relevant Framework: STCW 2010 Manila Amendments • DG Shipping E-Learning & Exit Exam Standards • Oil and Chemical Tanker Cargo Operations (OCTCO/OCTF).
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