SOLAS II-2 Part D covers which topic?

SOLAS II-2 Part D covers which topic?

• A. General
• B. Prevention of fire and explosion
• C. Suppression of fire
• D. Escape

Answer: (D)

Escape arrangements and means of safe evacuation are what SOLAS II-2 Part D covers. It focuses on how a ship provides for people to leave compartments and reach lifeboats or safe areas during an emergency, including the layout and marking of escape routes, the provision of adequate emergency lighting, fire doors and other components that keep escape routes usable, and the muster and drill procedures that ensure readiness. The other topics listed relate to preventing fires and to fighting them, which are addressed in other sections, while “General” is too broad and does not specify the evacuation aspects that Part D covers.

Escape arrangements and means of safe evacuation are what SOLAS II-2 Part D covers. It focuses on how a ship provides for people to leave compartments and reach lifeboats or safe areas during an emergency, including the layout and marking of escape routes, the provision of adequate emergency lighting, fire doors and other components that keep escape routes usable, and the muster and drill procedures that ensure readiness. The other topics listed relate to preventing fires and to fighting them, which are addressed in other sections, while “General” is too broad and does not specify the evacuation aspects that Part D covers.