🔍 Key Concepts

• 46 CFR fire protection requirements for cargo vessels around 1,000 GT • Purpose of a shore fire main connection and how ports interface with ship systems • Standardization of shore-side fire hose couplings vs shipboard hose sizes

💭 Think About

• Ask what the main purpose of a shore fire main connection is: is it about hose size on board, or compatibility with shore equipment? • Consider whether regulations usually fix an exact hose diameter, or require flexibility/adaptability to local fire department fittings. • Think about which option would best allow different shore fire departments to connect quickly in an emergency.

✅ Before You Answer

• Verify in 46 CFR Part 34 or 95 (Fire Protection) which requirement directly mentions shore connections. • Check whether the regulation talks about standard couplings/adapters instead of specific hose diameters. • Confirm if the rule requires a specific number and location of shore connections, or just that they can mate with shore fire lines.