Fire Safety on Ships

What is the purpose of good housekeeping on board a ship?

• Improve aesthetics

• Prevent corrosion

• Minimize fire risks by keeping areas clean

• Save storage space

Where should flammable substances be stored on a ship?

• In engine rooms

• In open spaces

• In fire-protected compartments

• Near emergency exits

Which fire detection aid is most effective in engine rooms?

• Smoke detector

• Flame detector

• Heat detector

• Water mist detector

What kind of fire is a CO₂ extinguisher best suited for?

• Class A fires

• Class B and electrical fires

• Metal fires

• Cooking oil fires

Which equipment provides centralized monitoring of all fire alarms and detectors?

• Fire control panel

• Emergency generator

• Rescue boat

• Navigation bridge

What does a fire blanket do?

• Prevent smoke

• Absorb water

• Smother small fires

• Reflect heat

What is the purpose of Emergency Escape Breathing Devices (EEBDs)?

• Long-term air supply

• Navigation in low visibility

• Short-term breathable air during escape

• Monitoring oxygen levels

Which appliance keeps an individual afloat during emergencies at sea?

• Liferaft

• Lifeboat

• Rescue boat

• Life jacket

What role does the SOLAS Convention play in fire safety?

• Provides construction rules

• Establishes international fire safety standards

• Offers legal aid

• Registers vessels

Which life-saving appliance is typically equipped with survival supplies?

• Lifeboat

• Life raft

• EEBD

• Immersion suit