ASTM F1270-97(2002)
(Practice)Standard Practice for Preparing and Locating Emergency Muster Lists
Standard Practice for Preparing and Locating Emergency Muster Lists
SCOPE
1.1 This practice sets forth the elements to be included in an emergency muster list, including emergency signals, and its location on a vessel or facility. This practice also includes emergency instructions for passengers.
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
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An American National Standard
Designation: F 1270 – 97 (Reapproved 2002)
Standard Practice for
Preparing and Locating Emergency Muster Lists
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F 1270; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (e) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
INTRODUCTION
Title 33 and Title 46 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) and the Safety of Life at Sea
Convention (SOLAS) contain requirements for muster lists. Emergency muster lists are required to be
on board tank vessels, passenger vessels, cargo vessels, oceanographic research vessels, nautical
school ships, mobile offshore drilling units (MODUs), and outer continental shelf (OCS) facilities
other than MODUs. This practice is a consolidated source for muster list requirements, combining
requirements from all of the subparts of the Code of Federal Regulations listed above and SOLAS
1974 as amended through 1996.
1. Scope 2.3 Other Document:
IMO Resolution A.760(18) Symbols Related to Life-Saving
1.1 This practice sets forth the elements to be included in an
Appliances and Arrangements
emergency muster list, including emergency signals, and its
location on a vessel or facility. This practice also includes
3. Significance and Use
emergency instructions for passengers.
3.1 Muster lists are intended to provide both an effective
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the
plan for assigning personnel stations and duties in the event of
standard. The values given in parentheses are for information
any forseeable emergency, as well as a quick visual reference
only.
that a crewmember can look at to find out where to go, what to
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
bring, and what duties to perform in the event of an emergency
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
and must be posted at all times.
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
3.2 The station bill has been changed to muster list. The
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
term station bill may be used optionally.
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
3.3 Since no two classes of vessels or facilities are identical,
2. Referenced Documents muster lists must be tailored for individual vessels or facilities.
2 3.4 Muster lists are intended to be posted in conspicuous
2.1 Code of Federal Regulations:
locations throughout the vessel for the use of the crew.
Title 33 Navigation and Navigable Waters
3.5 Posted muster lists shall be at least 600 by 750 mm (24
Title 46 Shipping
by 30 in.).
2.2 Safety of Life at Sea Convention:
3.6 Muster lists shall outline the special duties and duty
SOLAS 74 Internation Convention for the Safety of Life at
stations for each member of the crew, including the chain of
Sea, 1974 (as amended)
command, for the various emergencies.
3.7 As far as possible, duties shall be comparable with the
regular work of the individual.
This practice is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F25 on Ships and
3.8 The muster list shall set forth the various signals to be
Marine Technology and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F25.07 on
used for the calling of the crew to their stations and for giving
General Requirements.
instructions to them while at their stations as outlined in
Current edition approved Nov. 10, 1997. Published October 1998. Originally
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F 1270 – 97 (2002)
3.9 The muster list shall illustrate the purpose of controls. 4.3.8.15 Such other duties as are necessary for the proper
3.10 The muster list shall illustrate the procedure for oper- handling of the vessel in an emergency.
ating the launching device.
4.3.9 The duties assigned to members of the crew, generally
3.11 The muster list shall give relevant instructions or
from the steward’s department, in relation to passengers in case
warnings.
of emergency, including:
3.12 The muster list should be able to be seen easily under
4.3.9.1 Warning passengers and other persons on board,
emergency lighting conditions.
4.3.9.2 Seeing that passengers are suitably dressed and have
3.13 The muster list must also display the symbols in
donned their lifejackets or immersion suits correctly,
accordance with IMO Resolution A.760(18).
4.3.9.3 Assembling passengers at muster stations,
3.14 The final muster list should be as simple as possible;
4.3.9.4 Keeping order in the passageways and on the stair-
and an accurate and up-to-date muster list should be main-
ways and generally controlling the movements of the passen-
tained.
gers, and
4.3.9.5 Making sure that a supply of blankets is taken to
4. Procedure
survival craft.
4.1 Fig. 1 is provided as a sample muster list.
4.4 Where the size of the crew permits, the muster list on a
4.2 Each muster list shall be at least poster size (600 by 750
passenger vessel shall include an emergency squad organized
mm (24 by 30 in.)).
by the master to form the nucleus of a damage control party.
4.3 Each muster list shall specify the following:
This squad consists of persons specially trained in the use of
4.3.1 Instructions for operating the general alarm system,
the emergency and rescue equipment and generally familiar
4.3.2 Identification of the emergency signals,
with the vessel and fundamentals of damage control.
4.3.3 The action to be taken by crew and passengers when
4.5 On MODUs and OCS facilities, the requirements in 4.3
each signal is sounded,
applying to the crew also include the industrial personnel
4.3.4 How the order to abandon the vessel will be given,
assigned to the unit. The requirements in 4.3 that apply to
4.3.5 The survival craft to which each person on board is
passengers also apply to visitors and other persons on board not
assigned,
regularly employed on the unit. In addition to the requirements
4.3.6 The officers who are assigned to ensure that lifesaving
in 4.3, the muster list shall cover the following:
and fire-fighting appliances are maintained in good condition
4.5.1 The duties of the crew in case of collisions or other
and are ready for immediate use,
serious casualties, and
4.3.7 Substitutes for key persons in the event that those
4.5.2 The duties of the crew in case of severe storms.
persons are disabled, taking into account that different emer-
gencies require different actions, 4.6 Emergency instructions and illustrations for posting in
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