Class 4 (4th Engineer) SSEP 📅 Feb 2026

Exam Question

(a) What is a Fire control plan (F.C.P.)? and what information does it provide? (5)

(b) State 5 nos. graphic symbols shown in the plan and state the language in which the plan is drafted. (5)

(d) How does the FCP aid the shore fire fighting team? Where do they find the ship's FCP?

Reference Answer

### (a) Fire Control Plan (FCP) - Definition and Information
**Definition:**
As per SOLAS Chapter II-2, Regulation 15, a Fire Control Plan (FCP) is a mandatory set of general arrangement drawings for each deck of the vessel. It serves as a crucial quick-reference guide, providing clear and concise information about the ship's fire safety systems, fire-fighting equipment, and structural fire protection for the guidance of the ship's crew and shore-based fire-fighting personnel.
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