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?

Correct Answer: Option D — Start the emergency fire pump remotely from the bridge or emergency gear locker.

In an engine room fire scenario, the emergency fire pump must be operable from outside the machinery space. 46 CFR requirements mandate that the emergency fire pump be capable of being started remotely from the bridge or an emergency gear locker to ensure safety.