RAFF Exit Exam • Set 1 Question 12 of 30

A serious fire has been isolated in the engine room you would

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Direct Answer

Option C: Spray cooling water on bulkheads of the adjacent compartments

Cooling adjacent bulkheads prevents heat transfer and potential fire spread to other compartments. This is a critical step in controlling a serious engine room fire, as per SOLAS Chapter II-2 and general firefighting strategy, rather than letting it burn or relying solely on internal suppression.

All Options

A

Wait for it to burn itself out

B

Open the vents to let the smoke out

C

Spray cooling water on bulkheads of the adjacent compartments (Correct Answer)

D

Enter to extinguish the fire with a water extinguisher

Detailed Explanation & Context

Cooling adjacent bulkheads prevents heat transfer and potential fire spread to other compartments. This is a critical step in controlling a serious engine room fire, as per SOLAS Chapter II-2 and general firefighting strategy, rather than letting it burn or relying solely on internal suppression.

Relevant Framework: STCW 2010 Manila Amendments • DG Shipping E-Learning & Exit Exam Standards • Refresher Advanced Fire Fighting (RAFF).

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