Who is responsible to the CDO for the inport Fire Party?

The responsibility for the inport Fire Party falls to the Fire Marshall. This individual has specific duties related to fire safety and emergency response while the ship is inport. The Fire Marshall is tasked with ensuring that the fire party is properly trained, equipped, and ready to respond to any fire emergencies that may arise during the ship's stay in port.

The Fire Marshall's role includes oversight of drills, maintenance of firefighting equipment, and coordination with other safety personnel. Their training and focus on fire safety make them the most suitable person to manage the inport Fire Party and report to the Command Duty Officer (CDO). This ensures that the ship maintains a high level of safety, particularly in the often crowded and complex environment of a port where potential hazards can be significant.

In contrast, other roles such as the Engineer Officer, Cold Iron Watch, or Chief Engineer, while they all hold critical responsibilities regarding ship operations and safety, are not specifically tasked with the direct oversight of the Fire Party inport. Their focus may be on engineering systems, ship operations, or overall safety procedures, but the Fire Marshall uniquely concentrates on fire safety protocols and fire response readiness.