You are the chief engineer of a vessel, while in port working cargo a fire is reported in the engine room. Shoreside firefighting assistance has been...

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You are the chief engineer of a vessel, while in port working cargo a fire is reported in the engine room. Shoreside firefighting assistance has been requested. How would you proceed?

Accepted Answer

Use the ship's Fire Control Plan and coordinate with shoreside firefighters to extinguish the fire.

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You are the chief engineer of a vessel, while in port working cargo a fire is reported in the engine room. Shoreside firefighting assistance has been requested. How would you proceed?

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