Inspection

• Is the muster list updated prior vessel's departure?
• Is the muster list being exhibited and clearly legible in all decks including Wheelhouse & ECR?
  
• Does the muster list include clear instructions in case of emergency for every person on board in working language and/or the language required by Flag State?
• Does the muster list include details of general alarm, public address system, abandon ship order as well as actions to be taken by crew, passengers & supernumeraries accordingly?
• Are Officers assigned for LSA / FFE maintenance being specified?
• Are substitutes for key persons being specified?
• Are muster station signs clear legible with proper IMO safety symbol?
  
• Is the crew aware of the primary & secondary muster station?

Common Poor Practices

• The officers assigned for LSA / FFE maintenance were not mentioned in Station Bills.
• The substitutes for key personnel were not mentioned in Station Bills.
• The Muster Lists were not updated prior to vessel's departure from the port.
• The Muster Station signs were not clearly legible.
  

References

IMO, International Convention for the Safety of Life At Sea (SOLAS)

Rightship, Inspection Ship Questionnaire