RPST Exit Exam • Set 7 Question 10 of 30
What manoeuvre should be carried out in case of fire onboard 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.
In case of fire, reducing speed and positioning the fire zone to leeward (Option D) minimizes the risk of the fire spreading due to wind and ensures better access for firefighting efforts, as per fire safety protocols.
All Options
A
Let the ship follow the wind in order to reduce oxygen supply
B
Keep the stem 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
In case of fire, reducing speed and positioning the fire zone to leeward (Option D) minimizes the risk of the fire spreading due to wind and ensures better access for firefighting efforts, as per fire safety protocols.
Relevant Framework: STCW 2010 Manila Amendments • DG Shipping E-Learning & Exit Exam Standards • Refresher Personal Survival Techniques (RPST).
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