Safety & Environmental Protection (Deck) USCG Question #387 (Set 11)

If you must enter water on which there is an oil fire, you should __________.

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option B — enter the water on the windward side of the vessel

USCG pollution and firefighting safety procedures dictate entering the water on the windward side of a burning vessel or oil slick to prevent surface flames and toxic smoke from being driven toward the survivor.

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