Directional Arrow Sign

IMO Directional Arrow Sign – FS0025

This directional arrow sign is a supplementary marking used alongside fire safety and firefighting equipment signs to point the way toward the equipment itself, guiding crew and passengers along the correct route when the equipment is not directly visible from where the sign is mounted. The bold triangular arrow on a photoluminescent background reads clearly even in poor light or smoke-affected conditions.

Supplementary directional arrow signs like this one are essential wherever a fire extinguisher, hose, alarm point, or other piece of firefighting equipment is located around a corner, down a passageway, or otherwise out of the direct line of sight from a busy area. Without a directional arrow sign, valuable time can be lost searching for equipment during an emergency.

Where this directional arrow sign is used

This directional arrow sign is typically mounted at junctions, along corridors, and at the entrances to compartments throughout a vessel, wherever a fire safety sign needs a supplementary pointer to guide someone toward the equipment or exit it identifies. It is used alongside fire extinguisher signs, hose reel signs, alarm call point signs, and other firefighting equipment markings.

Installing this directional arrow sign is straightforward: apply using the sign’s adhesive backing or fixings at eye level, orientated so the arrow clearly points along the route toward the equipment. Crew conducting safety rounds should check that every directional arrow sign remains correctly orientated and that the route it indicates is kept clear of obstructions.

Regulatory context

Supplementary directional signage supporting fire safety equipment is required under SOLAS Chapter II-2 and follows the graphical conventions for safety signs used throughout the maritime industry. Surveyors conducting fire safety inspections check that directional arrow signs are present wherever equipment is not immediately visible and that they correctly indicate the route to the equipment.

Keeping every directional arrow sign clear, correctly orientated, and well maintained supports a vessel’s overall fire safety signage system, helping ensure crew and passengers can reach firefighting equipment and escape routes without delay in an emergency.

Technical specifications:
IMPA: 33.6210
ISSA: 47.562.10
SKU: FS0025
Compliant: IMO Resolution A.1116(30)

• Photoluminescent material for visibility in low-light and emergency conditions
• Durable construction suited to marine environments
• Complies with IMO/SOLAS signage requirements
• Easy to install using adhesive backing or fixings
• Long-lasting, resistant to fading and marine wear
• Standard size, custom sizes available on request

Manufactured to IMO photoluminescent standards, this sign is part of our full range of Fire Fighting Signs.

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