Instruction manual

PROFICIENCY IN SURVIVAL CRAFT AND RESCUE BOATS OTHER THAN FAST
RESCUE BOATS
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2.1.3 Muster List
Regulation 37 (1974, SOLASConvention): Muster list and emergency instructions
In order to cope an emergency situation in the best way it is necessary having
planned ahead. The plan are called the Muster List and all vessels shall be
provided with this clear instructions for each crew member, which shall be followed
in case of emergency.
The muster list shall be posted up in several parts of the vessel and, in
particular, in the wheelhouse, the engine room and in the crew accommodation and
shall include the information specified in the following paragraphs.
The muster list shall specify details of the general alarm signal and also the
action to be taken by the crew when this alarm is sounded.
The muster list shall also specify how the order to abandon ship will be given.
The muster list shall show the duties assigned to the different members of the
crew including:
a) closing of watertight doors, fire doors, valves, scuppers, overboard
shoots, side scuttles, skylights, portholes and other similar openings in the vessel;
b) equipping the survival craft and other life-saving appliances;
c) preparation and launching of survival craft;
d) general preparation of other life-saving appliances;
e) use of communication equipment; and
f ) manning of fire parties assigned to deal with fires.
g) muster of passengers
h) use of communication equipment
i) special duties assigned in respect of the use of fire-fighting
equipment and installations.
The muster list shall specify which officers are assigned to ensure that the life-
saving and fire appliances are maintained in good condition and are ready for
immediate use.
The muster list shall specify substitutes for key persons who may become
disabled, taking into account that different emergencies may call for different actions.
The muster list shall be prepared before the vessel proceeds to sea. After the
muster list has been prepared, if any change takes place in the crew, which
necessitates an alteration in the muster list, the skipper shall either revise the list or
prepare a new list.
The master shall ensure that:
- copies of the muster list are exhibited in conspicuous places
throughout the ship including the navigating bridge, engine-room and crew
accommodation spaces;
- clear instructions to be followed in the event of an emergency are
provided for every person on board; and
- illustrations and instructions in English and in any other appropriate
language are posted in passenger cabins and conspicuously displayed at muster
stations and other passenger spaces to inform passengers of:
- their muster stations;
- the essential action they must take in an emergency;
- the method of donning life-jackets.
The muster list shall show the duties assigned to members of the crew
in relation to passengers in case of emergency, these duties shall include: