Wear Lifejacket Sign

Wear Lifejacket Sign (MS0079)

Muster stations, embarkation points, and open deck areas exposed to a risk of falling overboard all require crew and passengers to don a lifejacket without delay, and a clear mandatory-action reminder removes any hesitation in what can be a fast-moving emergency. The Wear Lifejacket sign (MS0079) is a photoluminescent ISO 7010 mandatory-action marking designed to be posted at lifejacket stowage points, muster stations, and any location where wearing a lifejacket is a standing requirement. Manufactured to a maritime-grade photoluminescent specification, the sign remains legible during a blackout or power failure, exactly when it matters most in an emergency situation.

Under SOLAS, vessels are required to provide lifejackets for every person aboard and to ensure crew and passengers understand when and how they must be worn, while the ISM Code requires this requirement to be clearly and consistently communicated throughout the ship. Posting the Wear Lifejacket sign at stowage lockers, muster stations, and embarkation points reinforces the requirement at exactly the locations where lifejackets are accessed and used, supporting the vessel’s emergency preparedness and passenger safety briefings.

Why Face Protection Matters

In an abandon ship or emergency situation, every second counts, and a clear, unmissable reminder to don a lifejacket immediately removes any uncertainty for crew, passengers, or visitors who may be unfamiliar with the vessel’s emergency procedures. Positioning the Wear Lifejacket sign directly at stowage lockers and muster points ensures the instruction is seen at exactly the moment it needs to be acted upon, complementing verbal safety briefings and drills with a permanent, always-visible reminder.

Compliance and Certification

This sign is produced to the ISO 7010 international graphical symbol standard, using the recognised blue circular mandatory-action lifejacket pictogram together with clear supporting text understood by crew and passengers of any nationality. SOLAS requires vessels to carry sufficient lifejackets and to ensure their use is clearly communicated, and the ISM Code requires this communication to be embedded in the vessel’s safety management system through consistent, visible signage. For the complete international regulatory framework, see the IMO’s SOLAS overview at imo.org. Displaying the Wear Lifejacket sign supports a positive outcome at safety equipment inspection and flag-state audit.

Installation Recommendations

Mount the sign at eye level at lifejacket stowage lockers, muster station boards, and embarkation points along the vessel’s escape routes. Charge the photoluminescent surface under normal lighting for the recommended period so it performs correctly at night or during a power failure, when an abandon ship situation is most likely to be difficult to navigate. Secure the sign with corrosion-resistant fasteners suited to exposed deck or accommodation locations, and include its position on the vessel’s fire and safety plan for inspection during routine musters and drills.

• Photoluminescent, ISO 7010-compliant mandatory-action design for reliable low-light and emergency visibility
• Durable, corrosion-resistant construction suited to lockers, muster stations, and open deck areas
• Clear, unmissable reminder that reinforces verbal safety briefings and drill procedures
• Supports SOLAS lifesaving equipment communication and ISM Code documentation requirements
• Simple surface-mount installation at stowage lockers and muster station boards

Reinforce lifesaving readiness with the Wear Lifejacket sign (MS0079) – order today to mark every stowage point and muster station on your vessel clearly.

For additional onboard risk areas, browse our range of Hazard Signs and Fire Fighting Signs to complete your vessel’s mandatory safety signage compliance.