Fire-protected lifeboats, when waterborne, should be capable of protecting their full complement when subjected to a continuous oil fire that envelops the boat for a period of not less than:

Answer & Explanation

The correct answer is Option B: 8 minutes.

Fire-protected lifeboats (tanker lifeboats) are specifically designed to withstand extreme heat and must be capable of surviving for at least 8 minutes in a continuous oil fire.