What is the Fire Control Plan on a ship?

• A. A plan showing fire detection, extinguishing systems, compartments, and escape routes to guide firefighting
• B. A plan for crew muster and evacuation after docking
• C. A plan for cargo stowage and segregation
• D. A plan for ballast water operations

Answer: (A)

Fire control plan is a firefighting roadmap on a ship. It shows where fire detection and extinguishing systems are installed, how the ship is divided into fire zones, and the escape routes to reach the fire. This helps the crew and any responding firefighters quickly locate the right equipment, understand which spaces are involved, isolate the area as needed, and choose the correct method to control and extinguish the fire while keeping safe paths for movement. The plan is a formal requirement under SOLAS, kept on board and accessible to crew, and it’s updated whenever fire protection layouts or equipment change. The other options describe different plans not directly related to guiding firefighting—muster and evacuation after docking, cargo stowage and segregation, or ballast water operations.