Fire control plans

There shall be permanently exhibited and available in an accessible position guidance of the ship’s officers and crew, general arrangement plans showing clearly for each deck, the control stations, the various fire sections enclosed by “A” Class divisions, together with particulars of the fire alarm, detecting system, fire-extinguishing appliances, means of access to different compartments, decks, etc. and the ventilating system. A duplicate set of fire control plans or a booklet containing such plans shall be stored in a prominently marked weathertight enclosure outside the deckhouse for the assistance of shoreside fire-fighting personnel. Alternatively, at the discretion of IMMARBE, the aforementioned details may be set out in a booklet, a copy of which shall at all times be available on board in an accessible position. Plans and booklets shall be kept up to date, any alterations being recorded thereon as soon as practicable. Descriptions in such plans and booklets shall be in the national language of the crew. Where the language is not English, a translation into English shall be included. In addition, instructions concerning the maintenance and operation of all the equipment and installations on board for the fighting and containment and installations on board for the fighting and containment of fire, shall be kept under the cover readily available in an accessible position.