FSSA is part of the International Ship Suppliers & Service Association FSSA ( SLY , Suomen Laivakauppiaitten yhdistys ry .) is a fully recognized and integrated member of the ISSA , International Ship Suppliers & Service Association , which headquaters are based in London , UK . ISSA has its presence in 51 countries , 500 + Ports Locations , 1500 + Members and 40 National Associations . datory escape plan . The specialism in the field of escape route signage however , is not to hang ( or omit ) as many exit signs as possible . Attention should be paid to the connection between the Escape Plan and the signage guiding passengers to the assembly stations : those are the locations where passengers must be accommodated , where the life jackets are and where controlled embarkation can be organized systematically if necessary . A single exit sign on board a ship is as meaningless as a jungle of faulty exit signs screaming for
attention , because as a passenger , where do you have to go ? The answer is simple : the destination should always be the assembly station .
THE SAFETY SIGNAGE SYSTEM AS A WHOLE
An effective escape route signage system consists of a Low location lighting system ( Electrically Powered / Photoluminescent or both ), combined with safety signage according to the standard applied at eye level , electrical signs , signage indicating the way to the assembly station ( s ) and instructions for guests and personnel ( in the cabins and common areas ). SOLAS Chapter II-2 Regulation 13 Means of Escape : 3.2.5 Marking of Escape Routes .
The goal of an engineered escape route signage system , is to increase the effectiveness of the evacuation process . Cruise ships are complex architectural
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