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?

Correct Answer: Option A — 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.

Under USCG National Maritime Center examination standards, the accepted correct answer is: 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..