Question 21 of 30
You are on watch at night in port and discover a fire in #1 hatch. Which action should you take FIRST?
A
A) Advise the Chief Mate and Master
B
B) Release carbon dioxide into the hatch
C
C) Sound the general alarm
D
D) Lead a fire hose to the hatch
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Answer & Explanation
The correct answer is Option C: C) Sound the general alarm.
Sounding the general alarm is the highest priority to alert the entire crew, initiate the mustering process, and organize the response team.