Available resources may include:
- Port authority vessels (e.g. tugs or pilot vessels)
- Fire and rescue service vessels
- Privately-owned vessels
- Fire and rescue service aerial appliances
- Fire and rescue service resources
- Other services resources (e.g. military or police air assets)
- Drones
The scene survey should also include smoke and thermal scanning. Using thermal imaging equipment for both locating the fire and for assessing the effect of the fire on adjoining compartments will provide vital information. The incident commander should be mindful that insulated bulkheads may result in false temperature readings.