Safety Plan Wording Sign

Safety Plan Wording Sign – FS0108

This safety plan wording sign uses the standard “SAFETY PLAN” text on a photoluminescent background to mark the location on board where the vessel’s safety plan is posted, giving crew and passengers a text-based alternative to the graphic IMO fire control symbol used on the safety plan pictogram sign. The safety plan sets out the location of life-saving appliances such as lifeboats, life rafts, and lifejacket stowage, along with the vessel’s designated means of escape.

Where this safety plan wording sign is used

Every vessel subject to SOLAS is required to display a safety plan showing the arrangement of life-saving appliances and escape routes, kept alongside or near the fire control plan for quick reference during an emergency. This sign is fixed directly above or beside the display case or cabinet holding the safety plan, typically at the bridge, at a muster station, or near the accommodation stairwell, so crew and passengers know exactly where to find it without searching.

A worded sign reading “SAFETY PLAN” is often preferred alongside or instead of the graphic pictogram version where operators want the location to be unmistakably clear to English-speaking crew and passengers at a glance, particularly on passenger vessels where guests may not be familiar with IMO graphic fire control symbols. Fitting both the wording sign and the pictogram sign at the same location covers both preferences without any ambiguity.

Knowing the location of life-saving appliances and the fastest route to reach them matters most in the first minutes of any shipboard emergency, whether the vessel is dealing with a fire, flooding, or an abandon ship situation. This safety plan wording sign gives crew and passengers a single, consistent reference point across every vessel in a fleet, so time is not lost searching for a plan that may be labelled differently from ship to ship.

This sign is checked during SOLAS fire safety surveys and passenger ship inspections, where the surveyor confirms the safety plan is present, current, and clearly marked at its display location. A missing or unmarked safety plan wording sign is a common finding during these inspections, since the plan can be correctly posted but not signposted clearly enough to be located quickly by an inspector or an unfamiliar crew member.

New crew and passengers should be shown the location of the safety plan during safety familiarisation and muster drills, since referring to the plan for the nearest life-saving appliance and escape route is one of the first things anyone should do when an alarm sounds. Clear, consistent labelling like this safety plan wording sign removes the need to search or ask where the plan is kept.

Consistent signage also matters during a routine walk-through inspection, since an unmarked plan location can slow down an auditor confirming the safety plan is properly exhibited alongside the fire control plan as required. Fitting this safety plan wording sign at the correct location keeps the vessel’s documentation easy to verify against what SOLAS requires.

The safety plan should be reviewed and updated whenever life-saving appliances or escape routes change, and marking its location clearly also makes it easier for the officer responsible for maintaining it to locate and update the plan without needing to search the vessel.

Technical specifications:
SKU: FS0108
Compliant: IMO Resolution A.1116(30)

• Fire-retardant marine-grade material
• Available in non-glow vinyl, general purpose glow, or DNV Wheelmark certified Class C / Class D photoluminescent film
• Waterproof and saltwater resistant
• Glossy wipe-clean finish
• Peel-and-stick installation, no tools or drilling

Supplied ready to apply directly at the safety plan location. Available in the standard size shown above.

This sign is produced to IMO fire control symbol specifications for consistent recognition across international fleets. Need a different size or a custom layout? Contact us for a quote.