Safety & Environmental Protection (Deck) USCG Question #558 (Set 16)

A fire starts on your vessel while refueling. You should FIRST __________.

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option B — sound the general alarm

Immediate sounding of the general alarm alerts the entire crew, initiates emergency response teams, and ensures lifesaving and pollution prevention measures begin instantly, taking precedence over individual firefighting attempts during critical fueling operations.

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