10.1 The PSCO may determine if a fire control
plan or booklet is provided and whether the crew members are familiar
with the information given in the fire control plan or booklet.
10.2 The PSCO may verify that fire control plans
are permanently exhibited for the guidance of the ship's officers.
Alternatively, booklets containing the information of the fire control
plan may be supplied to each officer, and one copy should at all times
be available on board in an accessible position. Plans and booklets
should be kept up to date, any alterations being recorded thereon
as soon as possible.
10.3 The PSCO may determine that the responsible
officers, especially those who are assigned to related duties on the
muster list, are aware of the information provided by the fire control
plan or booklet and how to act in case of a fire.
10.4 The PSCO may ensure that the officers in
charge of the ship are familiar with the principal structural members
which form part of the various fire sections and the means of access
to the different compartments.