Question 210Safety & Environmental - QMED70% to pass
What is the alarm signal for dismissal from a fire emergency or fire drill onboard a merchant ship?
AI Explanation
The correct answer is C) General alarm sounded 3 times supplemented by 3 short blasts of the whistle.
This is the correct answer because it aligns with the international regulations for the fire alarm signal on merchant ships. According to the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS), the general alarm to signal the dismissal from a fire emergency or drill should consist of the general alarm bell or klaxon sounded 3 times, followed by 3 short blasts of the ship's whistle.
The other options are incorrect because they do not match the specific SOLAS requirements for the fire alarm signal. Options A, B, and D describe different alarm patterns that are not the standard for the fire alarm dismissal signal on merchant vessels.
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