Your vessel, of more than 1000 gross tons on an international voyage is crossing the Atlantic Ocean. The second engineer injures his hand while working on a pump. The injury requires more than basic first aid. As the senior officer onboard how would you proceed? |
A) Read an outdated copy of the Ships Medicine Chest reference book found onboard to help treat the injury. |
B) Seek help from fellow crew members who have no medical training. |
C) Contact the medical advisory service contracted by your company to speak with a shore side doctor and address the injury as directed by the doctor. |
D) Call your company port engineer and ask for help. |