You are the engineer on a vessel of more than 1600 gross tons with a periodically unattended machinery space. A fire has been reported in the engine r...

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You are the engineer on a vessel of more than 1600 gross tons with a periodically unattended machinery space. A fire has been reported in the engine room and you cannot make entry into the space. How would you direct the Emergency Squad Team Leader to charge the fire main?

Accepted Answer

Start the emergency fire pump remotely from the bridge or emergency gear locker.

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You are the engineer on a vessel of more than 1600 gross tons with a periodically unattended machinery space. A fire has been reported in the engine room and you cannot make entry into the space. How would you direct the Emergency Squad Team Leader to charge the fire main?

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