Tanker Familiarization Emergency and Fire Procedures 2

Question 1

Which class of fire involves flammable liquids such as oil or fuel cargo on a tanker?

Accepted Answer

Class B

Answer

Class A

Answer

Class C

Answer

Class D

Question 2

What is the primary purpose of a fixed CO2 fire suppression system on a tanker?

Accepted Answer

To flood enclosed spaces and displace oxygen

Answer

To cool the cargo tanks with water

Answer

To apply foam directly to burning cargo

Answer

To activate water sprinklers on deck

Question 3

What signal is sounded to indicate a general emergency requiring all crew to muster stations on a tanker?

Accepted Answer

Seven or more short blasts followed by one long blast on the alarm

Answer

Three short blasts on the ship's whistle

Answer

Continuous ringing of the ship's bell for 30 seconds

Answer

Two long blasts repeated three times

Question 4

Before activating a fixed CO2 system in the engine room, what is the FIRST action required?

Accepted Answer

Ensure all personnel have evacuated the space

Answer

Increase ventilation to the space

Answer

Close all sea cocks in the engine room

Answer

Start the emergency fire pump

Question 5

Which type of portable fire extinguisher is MOST appropriate for an electrical fire in a tanker's control room?

Accepted Answer

CO2 extinguisher

Answer

Water extinguisher

Answer

Foam extinguisher

Answer

Dry powder extinguisher

Question 6

What does the term 'fire triangle' refer to in fire safety training?

Accepted Answer

The three elements — fuel, heat, and oxygen — needed to sustain a fire

Answer

Three fire stations positioned around the vessel

Answer

Three crew members assigned to each fire team

Answer

Three classes of fires found on tankers

Question 7

On a tanker, what is an inert gas system primarily used for in relation to fire prevention?

Accepted Answer

Maintaining a non-flammable atmosphere in cargo tanks to prevent explosions

Answer

Cooling cargo tanks during discharge

Answer

Purging fuel lines before maintenance

Answer

Providing backup fuel for emergency generators