OCTCO/OCTF Exit Exam • Set 4 Question 13 of 30

Fixed dry chemical powder extinguishers are mostly used in:

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Direct Answer

Option C: Chemical tankers.

Fixed dry chemical powder (DCP) extinguishing systems are commonly installed on chemical tankers and gas carriers for rapid flame inhibition and three-dimensional gas/chemical fire knockdown.

All Options

Oil tankers.

Passenger vessels.

Chemical tankers. (Correct Answer)

Bulk carriers.

Detailed Explanation & Context

Fixed dry chemical powder (DCP) extinguishing systems are commonly installed on chemical tankers and gas carriers for rapid flame inhibition and three-dimensional gas/chemical fire knockdown.

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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