Safety, Fire & Survival · Fire Prevention
Oily rags pose a fire hazard aboard ship primarily because they can:
- AConduct electricity
- BFreeze and crack
- CSelf-heat through spontaneous combustion if improperly stored✓ Correct
- DAttract lightning
Explanation
Oil-soaked rags can oxidize and self-heat in a pile until they ignite without any external spark — spontaneous combustion. They must be stored in a covered, labeled metal container and disposed of properly, never left wadded in a corner.
Authority: STCW A-VI/1 Basic Training (fire prevention)
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