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Q3. You are the chief engineer of a vessel that has suffered a minor fire in the engine room that burned off the wiring to essential pumps. Temporary repairs were made to get the vessel underway. Write a letter to the company head office describing the incident as to how the fire took place and what corrective and preventive steps have you taken. What arrangements do you suggest to affect a permanent repair at the next port of call?