This International Standard gives standardized safety signs and safety notices to be used on board ships. Each safety sign is categorized and indexed according to the safety message that is to be conveyed. Each shipboard safety sign is provided with relevant information on the preferred format of us, the context in which it is used and displayed as well as a description of the intended audience. This catalogue is intended to be under continual revision as new shipboard safety signs and notices are added as and when new requirements are identified and corresponding safety signs and notices are developed and standardised.

　

The following normative documents contain provisions, which through reference in this text constitute provisions of this International Standard. For dated references, subsequent amendments to, or revisions of, any of these publications do not apply. However, parties to agreements based on this International Standard are encouraged to investigate the possibility of applying the most recent editions of the normative documents indicated below. For undated references, the latest edition of the normative document referred to applies. Members of ISO and IEC maintain registers of currently valid International Standards.

　

IMO MSC/Circ. 699 − Revised guidelines for passengers safe instructions

　

IMO Resolution A.760(18) − Symbols related to life-saving appliances and arrangements

　

ISO/TR 14564: 1995 − Shipbuilding and marine structures − Marking of escape routes

　

ISO 15370:2001 − Ships and marine technology − Low location lighting on passenger ships - Arrangement

　

ISO 17631:2001 − Ships and marine technology − Shipboard plans for fire protection, life-saving appliances and means of escape − Arrangement

　

ISO 3864-1:2001 − Safety colours and safety signs − Part 1: Safety signs in workplaces and public areas − Design principles

　

ISO 3864-2:2001 − Safety colours and safety signs − Overview of standardized safety signs

　

ISO 7001:1990/amd.1:1993 − Public information symbols

　

　

　

　

ISO 9186:2000 − Procedures for the development and testing of graphical symbols

　

　

For the purposes of this International Standard, the following terms and definitions apply.

　

4.1 Index by safety meaning

This index is in alphabetical order of the referent and provides the safety sign reference number (see table ?)

　

4.2 Index by type reference number

This index is in numerical order within the different categories of safety signs according to their function (see table ?)

　

4.3 SEM index

is the category for escape route identification - means of escape safety signs

　

4.4 SEE index

is the category for location of first aid facilities and portable safety equipment - emergency equipment safety signs

　

4.5 SLS index

is the category for location of life saving equipment - life saving appliance safety signs

　

4.6 SFE index

is the category for location of fire fighting equipment - fire fighting equipment safety signs

　

4.7 SSP index

is the category for prohibitive actions - prohibition safety signs

　

4.8 SSW index

is the category for identification of hazards and warning notices - warning safety signs

　

4.9 SSM index

is the category for mandatory notices and instructions - mandatory safety signs

　

4.10 SFCN index

is the category for fire control notices (symbols) & trained personnel instructions - fire and emergency control notice safety signs

　

4.11 SSN index

is the category for mimic signs and safety instructions & general safety notices - safety provisions, plans and instruction signs