2.1 General
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2.1 General

  .1 Since the majority of passengers will have very little knowledge of the layout of the ship on which they are travelling or of the purpose or location of the muster stations, it is essential to ensure that the muster stations are clearly marked. It is also important that normal and emergency exits from enclosed spaces are clearly indicted. The use of the signs described in this section should therefore be of great assistance to passengers in this respect. The words “muster station" and “embarkation station" are often used interchangeably which can cause some confusion.

  .2 All signs should comply with resolution A.760(18) reproduced in the IMO colour poster (publication Sales No.981) entitled “Symbols related to life-saving appliances and arrangements".

  .3 The colours used in the signs and cabin numbers should contrast with the colour of the panelling to which they are attached.

  .4 Care should be taken to place the signs referred to in these guidelines in prominent and continuously illuminated positions and clear of other signs.

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