Question 567Deck Safety70% to pass
If you have a fire in the engine room, your FIRST act should be to _______________.
AI Explanation
The correct answer is C) secure the fuel supply and ventilation to the engine room.
This is the correct response because securing the fuel supply and ventilation is the first and most critical step in addressing a fire in the engine room. Cutting off the fuel and air supply to the fire will help contain and extinguish it, which is the priority in an engine room fire emergency.
The other options are incorrect because: A) maneuvering the vessel may not be possible or advisable until the fire is under control, B) abandoning the vessel should only be a last resort, and D) discharging the fixed CO2 system requires first securing the fuel and ventilation.
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