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RPST Exit Exam • Set 2 Question 30 of 30

What maneuver should be carried out in case of a fire on board a ship ?

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Direct Answer

Option D: Reduce speed and if possible keep the fire zone to the leeward of the ship

Standard marine firefighting tactics dictate reducing vessel speed and maneuvering to keep the fire zone to the leeward side, preventing wind from blowing flames, smoke, and heat across accommodation spaces and fueling the combustion process.

All Options

A
Let the ship follow the wind in order to reduce the oxygen supply
B
Keep the stem up against the wind if possible
C
Continue on course and speed
D
Reduce speed and if possible keep the fire zone to the leeward of the ship (Correct Answer)

Detailed Explanation & Context

Standard marine firefighting tactics dictate reducing vessel speed and maneuvering to keep the fire zone to the leeward side, preventing wind from blowing flames, smoke, and heat across accommodation spaces and fueling the combustion process.

Relevant Framework: STCW 2010 Manila Amendments • DG Shipping E-Learning & Exit Exam Standards • Refresher Personal Survival Techniques (RPST).

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