10.4.1 If separate, muster stations should be
provided close to the embarkation stations. Each muster station should
have sufficient space to accommodate all persons assigned to muster
at that station, but at least 0.35 m2 per person.
10.4.2 Muster and embarkation stations should
be readily accessible from accommodation and work areas.
10.4.3 Muster and embarkation stations should
be adequately illuminated by emergency lighting.
10.4.4 Alleyways, stairways and exits giving access
to the muster and embarkation stations should be adequately illuminated
by emergency lighting.
10.4.5 Davit-launched survival craft muster and
embarkation stations should be so arranged as to enable stretcher
cases to be placed in survival craft.
10.4.6 Survival craft embarkation arrangements
should be so designed that:
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.1 lifeboats can be boarded and launched directly
from the stowed position;
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.2 davit-launched liferafts can be boarded and
launched from a position immediately adjacent to the stowed position
or from a position to which the liferaft is transferred prior to launching
in compliance with paragraph 10.6.5; and
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.3 where necessary, means should be provided for
bringing the davit-launched liferaft against the unit’s side
and holding it alongside so that persons can be safely embarked.
10.4.7 At least two widely separated fixed metal
ladders or stairways should be provided extending from the deck to
the surface of the water. The fixed metal ladders or stairways and
sea areas in their vicinity should be adequately illuminated by emergency
lighting.
10.4.8 If fixed ladders cannot be installed, alternative
means of escape with sufficient capacity to permit all persons on
board to descend safely to the waterline should be provided.