# Muster list

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For other uses, see [Muster (military)](/source/Muster_(military)).

Muster lists are displayed in key areas, typically affixed to the bulkhead of the ship, in key areas such as the engine control room (shown)

The **Muster List** is a maritime safety document used on [ships](/source/Ships).[1][2][3][4] It contains a list of all crew members and details the functions and duties each member of a ship [crew](/source/Crew) is required to perform in case of emergency.[4] These include fire-fighting duties and responsibilities for deploying life-saving arrangements such as [lifeboats](/source/Lifeboat_(shipboard)) and [liferafts](/source/Liferafts).[4] The [Master](/source/Sea_captain) of the ship must ensure the muster list is kept up to date, typically delegating this to a junior officer.[2]

On passenger ships, passengers only come to face with the duties and functions of the crew included in the Muster List during the [muster drills](/source/Muster_drill).

## Requirements

A muster list is required for ships under the [SOLAS Convention](/source/SOLAS_Convention) Chapter III - Part A.[1] Additionally, States may also impose requirements for muster lists on ships in domestic regulations, an example being the [Maritime and Coastguard Agency](/source/Maritime_and_Coastguard_Agency) MGN 71.[5]

The muster list must be publicly displayed around the ship.[1] Examples of where a muster list is posted include the [bridge](/source/Bridge_(nautical)), [engine room](/source/Engine_room) (engine control room) and each accommodation alleyway.[4]

The muster list must be written in both the language of country of the [ship registration](/source/Ship_registration) and at least also in English. In ships where the majority of the crew speaks a 3rd language, the Muster List should also be made available in that language.

The muster list for the ship is typically inspected during [port state control](/source/Port_state_control) inspections.[6]

Small [fishing vessels](/source/Fishing_vessel) are not typically required to have muster lists but those over 45m in length are required to.[7]

## References

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-k250_1-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-k250_1-1) [***c***](#cite_ref-k250_1-2) Sagen, Arne; Mitchell, Pat (2002-01-01). *Safety and Health at Sea*. London: [Witherby Publishing Group](/source/Witherby_Publishing_Group). p. 124. [ISBN](/source/ISBN_(identifier)) [978-1-85609-233-3](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:BookSources/978-1-85609-233-3).

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-m770_2-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-m770_2-1) International Labour Office (1996). *Accident Prevention on Board Ship at Sea and in Port*. Geneva: International Labour Organization. p. 34. [ISBN](/source/ISBN_(identifier)) [978-92-2-109450-0](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:BookSources/978-92-2-109450-0).

1. **[^](#cite_ref-y966_3-0)** Bhattacharjee, Shilavadra (2019-07-25). ["Important Features of Muster List on Ship"](https://www.marineinsight.com/maritime-law/important-features-of-muster-list-on-ship/). *Marine Insight*. Retrieved 2025-03-27.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-e189_4-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-e189_4-1) [***c***](#cite_ref-e189_4-2) [***d***](#cite_ref-e189_4-3) *21st century seamanship*. Livingston: [Witherby Publishing Group](/source/Witherby_Publishing_Group). 2015. p. 1016. [ISBN](/source/ISBN_(identifier)) [978-1-85609-632-4](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:BookSources/978-1-85609-632-4).

1. **[^](#cite_ref-b117_5-0)** ["MGN 71 Muster, drill, onboard training, decision support system"](https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/mgn-71-muster-drill-onboard-training-decision-support-system). *GOV.UK*. 1999-10-28. Retrieved 2025-03-27.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-s972_6-0)** Organization, International Maritime (2001). *Port state control*. London: IMO Publishing. p. 20. [ISBN](/source/ISBN_(identifier)) [978-92-801-5104-6](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:BookSources/978-92-801-5104-6).

1. **[^](#cite_ref-j014_7-0)** *Code of safety for fishermen and fishing vessels, 2005*. London: International Maritime Organization. 2006. p. 121. [ISBN](/source/ISBN_(identifier)) [978-92-801-4209-9](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:BookSources/978-92-801-4209-9). [OCLC](/source/OCLC_(identifier)) [72893226](https://search.worldcat.org/oclc/72893226).

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