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Gard Guidance Masters

2.8.2 SAFETY SIGNS – MUSTER LISTS – SAFETY PLANS – EMERGENCY EXITS

Safety instructions and signs for, e.g. emergency exits, muster stations, lifeboats and other safety-related equipment must be

  • prominently displayed where necessary and as required by safety regulations
  • in a language understood by every crew member
  • in accordance with international regulations
  • replaced if they become faded.

    Muster lists, signed by the Master, exhibited in prominent places throughout the vessel and naming individual crew members should always reflect the actual present manning of the vessel and the duties allocated to each individual crew member.

    Safety plans, e.g. fire control plans and other emergency instructions, must be exhibited in prominent places throughout the vessel in accordance with international regulations. Faded copies must be replaced.

    Emergency escape routes and emergency exits must

  • be clearly marked and free from any obstacles
  • not be blocked by vessel’s spares or equipment
  • doors must be in working condition, and not locked from outside in order to provide a quick escape in the event of an emergency.