Question 231General Subjects - 1st Asst/Chief

The correct answer is B) Certificate of Inspection. The Certificate of Inspection (COI) issued by the US Coast Guard contains the specific requirements for the firefighting equipment that must be carried on the vessel. This includes details on the type, quantity, and location of fire extinguishers, fire pumps, fire hoses, and other firefighting gear. The COI is the official document that specifies the safety equipment mandated for that particular vessel, so it is the authoritative source for determining the required firefighting equipment. The other options are incorrect because: A) the Muster List ("Station Bill") outlines crew duties and emergency procedures, but does not list the specific firefighting equipment; C) the Official Logbook records the vessel's operations, but does not contain the equipment requirements; and D) the captain's desk is not an official source for this information.