Safety, Fire & Survival · Fire — Fire Control Plan
A ship's fire control plan, posted and stowed for shore firefighters, primarily shows:
- AFire-resisting divisions, detection/alarm zones, fixed extinguishing systems, fire-main and hydrant locations, escapes, and ventilation controls✓ Correct
- BThe cargo's commercial value
- CCrew cabin assignments only
- DThe ship's navigation route
Explanation
The fire control plan uses standardized symbols to show the fire-control stations, fire-resisting (A/B class) boundaries, detection and alarm systems, fixed fire-extinguishing arrangements, fire main and hydrants, means of escape, and ventilation/damper controls — aiding both crew and shore responders.
Authority: SOLAS II-2 Reg 15; IMO fire control plan symbols (Res. A.952(23))
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