Question 3 of 30
The most likely location for a liquid cargo fire to occur on a tanker would be?
A
A) In the midships house
B
B) At the main deck manifold
C
C) At the vent header
D
D) In the pump room
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Answer & Explanation
The correct answer is Option D: D) In the pump room.
Pump rooms on tankers contain flammable liquids and ignition sources (e.g., electrical equipment, pumps), making them high-risk areas for liquid cargo fires. Proper fire detection and suppression systems, such as foam or inert gas, are critical in these spaces.