Question 6 of 30
Your vessel is equipped with a fixed CO2 system and a fire main system. In the event of an electrical fire in the engine room what is the correct procedure for fighting the fire?
A
Evacuate the engine room and use the fire main system.
B
Evacuate the engine room and use the CO2 system.
C
Use the fire main system and evacuate the engine room.
D
Use the CO2 system and evacuate the engine room.
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Answer & Explanation
The correct answer is Option B: Evacuate the engine room and use the CO2 system..
For an electrical fire in the engine room, personnel must first evacuate due to the danger of toxic smoke and CO2 deployment. Subsequently, the fixed CO2 system should be released, as CO2 is non-conductive and effectively smothers electrical fires without causing further damage to equipment.