(i) warning

the
passengers;

(ii) ensuring that they

are suitably
clad and
have donned

(iii) assembling
passengers
at muster
stations;

(iv) keeping order

in the
passageways

and on
the
stairways

and generally
controlling
the
movements
of the
passengers;
and

(v) ensuring that a

supply of blankets

(where carried) is
taken to the
survival craft; and

(d) specify(i) the

officers
assigned
to
ensure that lifesaving and

fire appliances
are
maintained
in good
condition

and are
ready for
immediate
use;
and

(ii) substitutes for

persons performing
essential
duties
who may
become
disabled,

taking into account

the nature of the
emergencies

SUPPLEMENTARY STATION BILL CARD

It is individual list of
duties &
responsibilities in any
emergency on board a
vessel,

normally posted in
each individual
cabin.

It is taken as an
extract from the
Station Bill. It is
a must that all
crew possess it.

ACTION TO BE DONE

On discovering an
emergency:

Provide the control

center (bridge)
as much information
as possible.

Attempt to control
the emergency by

whatever means are

If you are on
watch,
never
leave post
until properly
relieved

by the emergency
response team

LOCATION & USE OF

SAFETY EQUIPTMENT

The location of the

safety equipment is
carefully planned &
before the ship is
built,

ESCAPE ROUTE
It is
important
to know
the
alternative

TRAINING/DRILL and
OPERATIONAL
READINESS

1. Training on
board in the use of
the ships life saving
including survival
equipment,

shall be given as
soon as possible,
but not later than
two(2) weeks
after the crew
members join the

Passengers shall be
instructed in the
use of
lifejackets
& the
actions to take
in an emergency.

As required by the
International
Convention for the

a passenger muster drill

must be conducted by
the ship within 24 hours
of departure,

but many cruise

lines choose to
conduct the
drill before the ship
departs port for the
first time.

It is the responsibility
of the crew to
ensure

that a

muster drill

If a muster drill
cannot be held, a
report in
thelogbookmust
be made stating the
circumstances.

Laws in some places

hold crew members

liable to face civil

if they
voluntarily
do not
attend
the muster
drill.

For example,
in some
U.S. states,

those who do not

attend
are
fined

depending on their
rank