OCTCO/OCTF Exit Exam • Set 4 Question 12 of 30
What is very important to be carried out after use of deck foam system?
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Direct Answer
Option C: Flush the system complete with sea water.
After operating a deck foam firefighting system, the entire piping network must be thoroughly flushed with seawater/freshwater to prevent corrosive foam concentrate from hardening and clogging the pipes and monitors.
All Options
A
Stop all pumps for deck foam system.
B
Close all valves in the system.
C
Flush the system complete with sea water.
(Correct Answer)
D
Clean the foam tank.
Detailed Explanation & Context
After operating a deck foam firefighting system, the entire piping network must be thoroughly flushed with seawater/freshwater to prevent corrosive foam concentrate from hardening and clogging the pipes and monitors.
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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