A designated assembly point on board a vessel where crew and passengers must gather during an emergency drill or actual emergency. The muster list posted at muster stations specifies each person's duties, including lifeboat assignments and emergency equipment responsibilities.
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ISM AuditAn inspection conducted by flag state authorities or recognised organisations to verify that a shipping company and its vessels comply with the International Safety Management Code.Life RaftAn inflatable or rigid survival craft that provides emergency flotation for persons abandoning ship.Man OverboardAn emergency situation in which a person has fallen from a vessel into the water, commonly referred to by the abbreviation MOB.Permit to WorkA formal documented procedure used to control high-risk work activities on board a vessel, such as hot work, work at height, and electrical isolation.Safety Management SystemA structured and documented system enabling company personnel to effectively implement the corporate safety and environmental protection policy.SARTSearch and Rescue Transponder, a portable radar beacon used to assist rescue services in locating survivors at sea.
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