Question 620General Subjects - Assistant Engineer70% to pass
Which of the following fire extinguishing agents which may be found aboard ship is designated as an ozone-depleting substance as defined in the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer and is controlled as a result?
AI Explanation
The correct answer is B) Halon 1301.
Halon 1301 is a fire extinguishing agent that is designated as an ozone-depleting substance under the Montreal Protocol. As a result, the production and use of Halon 1301 is controlled and regulated.
The other options are incorrect because:
A) CO2 is not an ozone-depleting substance.
C) Cartridge-operated dry chemical is also not an ozone-depleting substance.
D) Cartridge-operated dry powder is also not an ozone-depleting substance.
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