Question 206Safety & Environmental - QMED70% to pass
What is the alarm signal for a fire emergency or fire drill onboard a merchant ship?
AI Explanation
The correct answer is A) Continuous blast of the whistle for not less than 10 seconds supplemented by the continuous ringing of the general alarm bells for not less than 10 seconds.
This is the correct answer because it aligns with the requirements specified in the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS), which outlines the standard alarm signal for a fire emergency or fire drill on merchant ships. SOLAS mandates that the alarm must be a continuous blast of the ship's whistle for at least 10 seconds, accompanied by the continuous ringing of the general alarm bells for the same duration. The other options do not meet these specific SOLAS requirements.
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