Which passenger vessel is required to permanently exhibit a fire control plan?
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option B — a vessel 500 Gross Tons on an international voyage
SOLAS Chapter II-2, Regulation 15, and 46 CFR 78.45-1 mandate that passenger vessels on international voyages of 500 gross tons or more must permanently exhibit fire control plans. These plans assist the crew and shore-based firefighting teams in locating fire protection equipment and identifying structural fire protection boundaries during emergencies.
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