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Q5. (a) Describe the immediate action that should be taken in the event of discovering a fire in the accommodation spaces, whilst at sea. (8)

(b) Briefly describe the organisation of the TWO main emergency parties on board a ship. For EACH party state who is in charge, their responsibility and how their efforts are co-ordinated (8)

Q5. (a) Describe the maintenance required by EACH of the following portable fire extinguishers.

(i) CO₂ (6)

(ii) Dry Powder. (6)

(b) Describe the procedure and the frequency of the maintenance for the fire detection system. (4)

Q5. (a) List FOUR different types of fire detector head that may be fitted to the Fire Detection System. (4)

(b) Describe the principle of operation of TWO of the fire detector heads listed in (a). (12)

Q5. (a) With reference to contents and use, describe how a portable fire extinguisher is identified (4)

(b) State, with reasons, the type of fire extinguisher normally found in the engine control room. (4)

(c) List the actions to be taken prior to the operation of a bottled CO2 fire fighting system. (8)

Q5. Describe the routine inspection of the portable fire extinguishers found in the machinery spaces. (16)

Q1. Explain the actions that the Engineer Officer of the Watch should take on discovering the lagging on the main engine exhaust, within the funnel spaces, was on fire. (16)