You are the Chief Engineer of a vessel of more than 1600 gross tons on an international voyage. While in port working cargo a fire is reported in the engine room. Shore side fire fighting assistance has been requested. How would you proceed?

Correct Answer: Option D — Use the ship's Fire Control Plan and coordinate with shore side fire fighters to extinguish the fire.

Vessels over 1600 gross tons on international voyages must utilize the permanently posted Fire Control Plan to coordinate shipboard suppression systems and tactics with shoreside firefighters during a port emergency.