Safety, Fire & Survival · Fire — International Shore Connection
The international shore connection allows a vessel to:
- AReceive water for the fire main from a shore source or another ship via a standardized coupling✓ Correct
- BTake on fuel from any port
- CConnect to shore electrical power
- DDischarge sewage ashore
Explanation
The international shore connection is a standard-dimension flange that lets shore fire services or another vessel supply water to the ship's fire main when the ship's own pumps are disabled. At least one must be carried.
Authority: SOLAS Chapter II-2; FSS Code
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