The fire is brought under control and extinguished. What should happen before normal operations resume in that area?

A. Normal operations can resume immediately once visible flames have stopped, with no further checks needed

B. No documentation or follow-up is needed once the immediate danger has passed

C. The space should be checked for re-ignition risk (smouldering material, residual heat) before being declared safe, ventilated if smoke-affected, and the incident properly documented (cause, response, timeline) as part of the ship's safety management system

D. The space should be permanently sealed off and never used again regardless of the cause

A. Assume it is something minor like cooking smells and continue with your task

B. Raise the alarm immediately — use the nearest manual call point/fire alarm or shout/use the nearest means of communication — do not spend time searching for the source alone first. Early reporting, even before the source is confirmed, is always correct

C. Search every space along the passageway yourself first to find the exact source before telling anyone

D. Go and find the duty officer in person before activating any alarm, however long that takes

A. Open the panel yourself to investigate further before reporting anything

B. Report the exact location, what you can see (smoke, smouldering, any smell of burning insulation/electrics), and whether anyone is in immediate danger — clear, specific information helps the response team bring the right equipment and isolate the right systems quickly

C. Spray water directly onto the electrical panel immediately

D. Wait for flames to actually appear before reporting it as a fire