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?

Correct Answer: Option 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.

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