PST Exit Exam • Set 6 Question 21 of 30
The smoke detector panel indicates a fire in a cargo hold loaded with general cargo. What first action should be taken?
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Direct Answer
Option D: Close the ventilation system and other openings to the hold in order to choke the fire
In the event of a fire in a cargo hold, the immediate first step is to cut off the oxygen supply by closing all ventilation dampers and sealing the compartment to starve the fire.
All Options
A
Run fire hoses into the hold immediately
B
Increase the mechanical ventilation speed
C
Open all hatches to look inside
D
Close the ventilation system and other openings to the hold in order to choke the fire
(Correct Answer)
Detailed Explanation & Context
In the event of a fire in a cargo hold, the immediate first step is to cut off the oxygen supply by closing all ventilation dampers and sealing the compartment to starve the fire.
Relevant Framework: STCW 2010 Manila Amendments • DG Shipping E-Learning & Exit Exam Standards • Personal Survival Techniques (PST).
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