Who is responsible for ensuring the muster list is posted in each compartment and that temporary personnel are advised of emergency stations?

Who is responsible for ensuring the muster list is posted in each compartment and that temporary personnel are advised of emergency stations?

• A. The Master
• B. The Captain
• C. The Safety Officer
• D. The Chief Mate

Answer: (A)

The master is the person in charge of the vessel and bears the ultimate responsibility for safety procedures, including emergency muster arrangements. He must ensure that the muster list is posted in every compartment so all crew and passengers can quickly find their assigned emergency stations, and he must make sure temporary personnel—such as visiting crew, contractors, or short-term staff—are briefed on where to report during an emergency. While safety oversight and drill execution involve other officers, the duty to ensure visibility of muster information and proper briefing rests with the master.

The master is the person in charge of the vessel and bears the ultimate responsibility for safety procedures, including emergency muster arrangements. He must ensure that the muster list is posted in every compartment so all crew and passengers can quickly find their assigned emergency stations, and he must make sure temporary personnel—such as visiting crew, contractors, or short-term staff—are briefed on where to report during an emergency. While safety oversight and drill execution involve other officers, the duty to ensure visibility of muster information and proper briefing rests with the master.