Safety, Fire & Survival · Fire — Means of Escape
Accommodation and machinery spaces must have at least two means of escape so that:
- AVentilation is improved
- BCrew can exercise more
- CCargo can be loaded faster
- DIf one route is blocked by fire or smoke, an alternative remains available✓ Correct
Explanation
Two widely separated escape routes (e.g., a normal stair and an emergency escape trunk) ensure that a single fire cannot trap occupants. Escape routes must be marked, kept clear, and provided with low-location lighting in many vessels.
Authority: SOLAS II-2
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