1. Initial fire-fighting for oil fires shall be carried out with sand, foam fire extinguishers, CO2fire extinguishing equipment or by applying fire water with spray nozzles. 2. Fire-fighting for electrical fires shall be carried out by breaking the electrical power supply or with CO2 fire extinguishing equipment. Attention shall be paid to possible secondary accidents before applying fire water. 3. Shut off ventilation and close openings. 4. In the event of a major fire, confirm that the engine room is unmanned with all openings closed, and carry out fire-fighting using the fixed fire-extinguishing system (e.g., CO2 gas system). The Chief engineer will have overall charge of the situation and will keep the Master closely informed. He will assess whether the fire can be contained by means of portable appliances or whether activation of the CO2 system is necessary, and will advise the Master accordingly. The Chief Engineer will also ensure that emergency stops, fuel trips, etc. have been activated as the situation may require, and that emergency power and fire pump have been started.