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CD0178. Container Fires

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“Seagull CBT — CD0178. Container Fires” contains 99 questions across 1 collection.

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What are some of the major shipboard fire-fighting concerns on modern ships? (Select all applicable answers)

Multiple correct answers

  • Ships not being properly equipped with fire-fighting means.
  • Not having emergency shipboard procedures in place.
  • Not knowing how much water is safe to deal with a particular fire.✓ Correct answer
  • Being unable to penetrate a container, to extinguish burning cargo.✓ Correct answer
  • Crews not properly equipped to fight container fires.✓ Correct answer
What must a fire fighter wear prior to entering an enclosed space? (Select all applicable answers)

Multiple correct answers

  • Proper footwear.✓ Correct answer
  • Safety helmet.✓ Correct answer
  • Self-contained breathing apparatus.✓ Correct answer
  • Protective clothing.✓ Correct answer
  • A gas mask.
A container of scrap metal catches fire. What should be your first reaction?

One correct answer

  • Open the container vents
  • Seal the container vents✓ Correct answer
  • Cool the container
  • Flood the container with water
What is a combustion triangle? (Select all applicable answers).

Multiple correct answers

  • A heat-fuel-oxygen triangle.✓ Correct answer
  • A fire triangle.✓ Correct answer
  • A model to understand the ingredients necessary for most fires.✓ Correct answer
  • A model to understand the ingredients necessary for container fires.
  • A model to understand the ingredients necessary for shipboard fires.
Where would you find a list of certain substances forbidden for transport?

One correct answer

  • In chapter 6 of SOLAS 74.
  • In chapter 3.3 of the IMDG code.✓ Correct answer
  • In the appendix to the ISM Code.
  • In the United Nations Convention on Law of the Sea.
  • In the dangerous cargo supplement.

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