Question 4 of 30
A large oil fire on the deck of a ship can be fought most effectively with:
A
Solid streams of sea water
B
High pressure carbon dioxide gas grids
C
Foam
D
Portable dry powder spray canisters
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Answer & Explanation
The correct answer is Option C: Foam.
Foam is the most effective agent for fighting large oil fires on decks because it spreads across the surface, cools the fuel, and smothers the fire by forming a blanket that separates the fuel from the oxygen.