Maritime Questions › Small Craft Galley Fire
The skipper wants to let someone know what happened in case the burn gets worse on the way back. What is the correct radio call?
A. Mayday — any fire on board always means a Mayday call
B. No call is needed since the fire is already out
C. Pan Pan — this is an urgency call, not a life-threatening emergency. "Pan Pan, Pan Pan, Pan Pan, all stations, this is SUNBEAM, position [give it], small fire now out, one crew member with a hand burn, returning to harbour, 4 persons on board"
D. Call 999 on a mobile phone instead of using the VHF radio
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A. Run for the fire extinguisher first, before telling anyone
B. Throw water on the pan to put it out
C. Grab the pan and carry it up on deck
D. Shout "FIRE!" so everyone knows, then turn off the gas/stove if you can reach it safely without leaning over the flames
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A. Open all hatches and ports first to clear smoke before doing anything else
B. Pour a fizzy drink on the flames — it will douse them like water
C. Pull out the fire blanket, hold it in front of you like a shield, and lay it gently over the pan to cut off the air supply. Leave it in place — do not peek
D. Use the fire extinguisher pointed directly at the pan from close range
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