The Muster List, in the a maritime world, is a list of the functions each member of a ship
crew
A crew is a body or a class of people who work at a common activity, generally in a structured or hierarchical organization. A location in which a crew works is called a crewyard or a workyard. The word has nautical resonances: the tasks involve ...
is required to perform in case of emergency. It is defined in the Chapter III - Part A of the
SOLAS Convention
The International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) is an international maritime treaty that sets minimum safety standards in the construction, equipment and operation of merchant ships. The International Maritime Organization ...
.
The Muster List must be written in both the language of country of the
ship registration
Ship registration is the process by which a ship is documented and given the nationality of the country to which the ship has been documented. The nationality allows a ship to travel internationally as it is proof of ownership of the vessel.
Inter ...
and at least also in English. In ships where the majority of the crew speaks a 3rd language, the Muster List should also be made available in that language.
For the most part, passengers only come to face with the duties and functions of the crew included in the Muster List during the
muster drill
A muster drill, sometimes referred to as a lifeboat drill or a boat drill, is an exercise that is conducted by the crew of a ship prior to embarking on a voyage. A muster drill prepares passengers for safe evacuation, in the event of an emergen ...
s.
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