CONTENTS OF GENERAL ARRANGEMENT PLAN

A copy of the G.A plan is always displayed in conspicuous locations accessible and frequented by the ship’s crew. The general layout is displayed through a side profile, mid-ship section and Arial view of decks on board a ship. 

The general arrangement plan will familiarize the seaman with the Following information:

1. No. of Hatches, No. of cargo compartments on the ship.
2. Location of various double bottom tanks, topside tanks, peak tanks, Cofferdams etc.,
3. No. and location of fuel oil tanks.
4. Location of various decks, engine room, saloon and store rooms etc.
5. Salient features of lift gear.
6. Location of emergency machinery i.e steering gear, generator, fire pump etc.
7. Location of Crew and Master’s accommodation.
8. Location of Navigation Bridge, chart room, monkey island etc.
9. Salient of deck fittings, lifting gear, deck machinery, gangway etc.

 More details of any particular space, fittings must be refereed to appropriate plan.