Question 710 Deck General

The correct answer is C) a fire hose must be laid out, produce an effective stream of water to reach every part of the loading area, and be ready for immediate use. This is the correct answer because U.S. regulations require that when handling Class 1 (explosive) materials in a port, a fire hose must be readily available and capable of effectively reaching all areas of the loading zone. This is a key safety precaution to have water on hand in case of a fire or other emergency involving the hazardous cargo. The other options are incorrect because: A) the master does not have the authority to approve repair work on a vessel carrying Class 1 materials; B) a single responsible person monitoring multiple hatches is not sufficient; and D) only one fire hose is required, not two.