The best way to combat an engine room bilge fire is through the use of
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Option B: Foam extinguisher and low-velocity water fog
Engine room bilge fires involve Class B flammable liquid hazards. Applying low-velocity water fog cools the fuel surface while blanketing foam smothers vapor production, suppressing the fire safely without dispersing burning fuel, as mandated by SOLAS Chapter II-2 and FSS Code guidelines for machinery spaces.
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Engine room bilge fires involve Class B flammable liquid hazards. Applying low-velocity water fog cools the fuel surface while blanketing foam smothers vapor production, suppressing the fire safely without dispersing burning fuel, as mandated by SOLAS Chapter II-2 and FSS Code guidelines for machinery spaces.
Relevant Framework: STCW 2010 Manila Amendments • DG Shipping E-Learning & Exit Exam Standards • Refresher Fire Prevention & Fire Fighting (REPFF).
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