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?

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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.

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You should arrange an inspection of the firefighting equipment by the Third Mate.

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Nothing needs to be done at this time.

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You should arrange an inspection of the ship's firefighting equipment by a qualified shore side contractor eighteen months after the date of the last inspection.

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