Class 4 (4th Engineer) SSEP 📅 Dec 2024

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? (5)

Reference Answer

### (a) Fire Control Plan (FCP) - Definition and Information
**Definition:**
A Fire Control Plan (FCP) is a mandatory set of general arrangement drawings required by SOLAS Chapter II-2, Regulation 15. It serves as a quick-reference guide for ship's crew and shore-based firefighting personnel, providing clear and crucial information about the ship's fire safety features.
The primary purpose of the FCP is to enable effective and immediate response during a fire emergency by providing a visual map of all fire-fighting appliances and safety systems.

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