Question 410General Subjects - 1st Asst/Chief

The correct answer is A) Remote shutdown capability. According to 46 CFR regulations, during periodic inspections, boiler draft fans, fuel oil transfer and service pumps, and machinery space ventilation fans must be tested for their remote shutdown capability. This ensures that these critical components can be safely and quickly shut down from a remote location in the event of an emergency or malfunction. The other options, such as remote run status indication, remote speed change, and remote startup capability, are not specifically required by the regulations for these particular pieces of equipment during periodic inspections. The focus is on verifying the remote shutdown functionality to maintain safe operation and control of the vessel's machinery and systems.