ABSTRACT
A marine vehicle or structure has limited enclosed and exposed space that has to house all equipment required for the functioning of the product at sea and also provide space for accommodating various items including crew and passengers on board. Since the product is at sea, the space distribution becomes an important part of the design and is formally known as general arrangement (GA), and the drawings depicting this arrangement are called GA plans or GA drawings. Layout design includes defining spaces for various requirements, establishing boundaries for such spaces and also partitioning such spaces, locating equipment and facilities in each space and providing access to areas within each space and egress during emergencies.
