Marine Order 21, issue 8
Sch 5Passengers’ muster stations
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Schedule 5 Passengers’ muster stations
(paragraph 56.2(b))
| Name of ship | |
| Cabin berth or lounge seat no. | Muster station | | | |
General emergency alarm signal
The general emergency alarm signal is at least 7 short blasts followed by 1 long blast on the ship’s whistle or siren. This must be repeated on the general alarm bell system, and may be supplemented by instructions on the public address system.
WHEN YOU HEAR THE GENERAL EMERGENCY ALARM SIGNAL, GO DIRECTLY TO YOUR MUSTER STATION.
FOLLOW ANY INSTRUCTIONS GIVEN ON THE PUBLIC ADDRESS SYSTEM, THEN GO TO YOUR MUSTER STATION.
The general emergency alarm signal is a signal to passengers that there is an emergency that may result in abandonment of the ship. The crew will deal with the emergency. IT IS NOT A CAUSE FOR PANIC.
Passengers will be further instructed when the emergency is assessed. Further instructions for passengers may include the following:
(a) to return to their cabins to pick up warm clothing;
(b) to put on lifejackets;
(c) to go to a restaurant for a meal.
DO NOT RETURN TO YOUR CABIN UNLESS YOU ARE INSTRUCTED TO BY A CREW MEMBER
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