The risk is obviously much bigger on an oil rig, but fire at sea is a very real problem, and something that haunts all sailors. The problem is twofold: 1) You

The risk is obviously much bigger on an oil rig, but fire at sea is a very real problem, and something that haunts all sailors. The problem is twofold: 1) You have to put the fire out yourself, the fire department or coast guard won't be able to reach you before it's too late. 2) You have nowhere to go.