Question 9 of 30
During cargo operations, a deck fire has occurred due to a leaking cargo line. You should first:
A
Rig a mechanical foam generator station
B
Sound the international collision alarm whistle
C
Stop the transfer of cargo
D
Douse structural pipelines with sea spray
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Answer & Explanation
The correct answer is Option C: Stop the transfer of cargo.
During cargo operations, the immediate priority upon discovering a fire related to cargo transfer is to stop the source of the fuel. Stopping the cargo transfer prevents further spillage and fuel supply to the fire.