Question 9 of 30
A fire has broken out on the stern of your vessel. You should maneuver your vessel so the wind:
A
Comes directly over the stern layout beam
B
Blows at right angles to cross-vent the hull decks
C
Comes over the bow
D
Changes into circular thermal swirling patterns
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Answer & Explanation
The correct answer is Option C: Comes over the bow.
When fighting a fire on a vessel, positioning the ship so the wind blows the fire away from you is crucial. Approaching the fire with the wind coming over the bow allows the wind to help push the flames and heat away from the firefighting crew.