Fires on ferries are most likely to occur in which locations?

Fires on ferries are most likely to occur in engine rooms, galleys, and stewards cabins due to the specific activities and equipment present in these areas.

The engine room is a high-risk zone because it contains various machinery, electrical systems, and fuels. The heat generated from engine operations, combined with flammable materials such as oils and lubricants, increases the likelihood of a fire starting in this space.

Galleys, or kitchens, are also critical areas for fire risk because of the cooking processes that involve open flames, hot oils, and other combustible materials. The presence of high heat, flammable substances, and sometimes poor ventilation can quickly lead to a fire if safety precautions are not strictly followed.

Stewards cabins may contain personal belongings and potentially flammable materials, such as linens and cleaning supplies, making them another location where fires can occur, albeit less frequently than the engine room or galley.

The other options include areas that typically do not have the same level of fire risk as engine rooms and galleys. For example, while decks are exposed to elements and may have occasional fire hazards, they lack the concentrated sources of ignition and flammable materials found in the other areas. Control rooms focus on monitoring and command and