Annex 2 - Recommended Symbols Indicating the Location of Emergency Equipment and Muster and Embarkation Stations
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Annex 2 - Recommended Symbols Indicating the Location of Emergency Equipment and Muster and Embarkation Stations

 Where appropriate, a white arrow on a green background may be used in conjunction with symbols to indicate direction (see Reference 22).

Reference Item Symbol footnote
1 LIFEBOAT
2 RESCUE BOAT
3 LIFERAFT
4 DAVIT-LAUNCHED LIFERAFT
5 EMBARKATION LADDER
6 EVACUATION SLIDE
6 bis EVACUATION CHUTE
7 LIFEBUOY
8 LIFEBUOY WITH LINE
9 LIFEBUOY WITH LIGHT
10 LIFEBUOY WITH LIGHT AND SMOKE
11 LIFEJACKET
12 CHILD'S LIFEJACKET
13 IMMERSION SUIT
14 SURVIVAL CRAFT PORTABLE RADIO
15 EPIRB
16 RADAR TRANSPONDER
17 SURVIVAL CRAFT PYROTECHNIC DISTRESS SIGNALS
18 ROCKET PARACHUTE FLARES
19 LINE-THROWING APPLIANCE
20 MUSTER STATION
* The station letter should be included on the right-hand side of the symbol
21 EMBARKATION STATION
* Use appropriate symbol for type of survival craft at the station.
‡ The station number should be included on the right-hand side of the symbol.
22 DIRECTION INDICATOR
(for use with any symbol)
* Insert appropriate symbol (i.e. symbols 1 to 21) on left-hand side of the arrow.
‡ Point arrow in the direction of the equipment or station.
23 EMERGENCY EXIT INDICATOR
24 EXIT
25 EMERGENCY EXIT
* Point arrow in the direction of the equipment or station.
Parent topic: IMO Resolution A.760(18) – Symbols Related to Life-Saving Appliances and Arrangements – (Adopted on 4 November 1993)Amended by Resolution MSC.82(70)
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