The firefighting equipment on your general cargo vessel was last inspected by a shore side contractor 12 months ago. To remain in compliance with the Federal Code of Regulations (46 CFR), as Chief Engineer, what should your appropriate action be? |
A) You should arrange an inspection of the firefighting equipment by the Third Mate. |
B) Nothing needs to be done at this time. |
C) You should notify the Master or the Person In Charge of the firefighting equipment to arrange for an annual inspection of the ship's firefighting equipment by a qualified shore side contractor, as soon as possible. |
D) You should arrange an inspection of the ship's firefighting equipment by a qualified shore side contractor eighteen months after the date of the last inspection. |