Cruise Ship Life Jacket Stowage Compliance Inspection

Inspection template for verifying passenger and crew life jacket stowage locations on a cruise ship, including cabin and muster station counts, condition, accessibility, and donning instruction card presence.

Inspection Details

• Vessel name and voyage identifier recorded
• Inspection date and time recorded
• Inspector name and role recorded
• Inspection scope covers passenger cabins and muster stations
• Reference procedure or vessel safety plan used

Cabin Life Jacket Stowage

• Required number of life jackets present in each inspected cabin
• Life jackets stowed in designated cabin location
• Stowage location accessible within 10 seconds and unobstructed
• Life jackets free of visible damage, mildew, contamination, or missing components
• Donning instruction card present and legible at cabin stowage location

Muster Station Life Jacket Stowage

• Required number of life jackets present at muster station storage point
• Muster station stowage clearly marked and easy to locate
• Life jackets accessible without locked barriers, stored equipment, or crowding
• Life jackets in serviceable condition and properly arranged for rapid distribution
• Donning instruction card or posted instructions present at muster station

Accessibility, Labeling, and Closeout

• Stowage locations labeled consistently with vessel emergency plan
• No non-life-jacket items stored in life jacket stowage areas
• Any deficiency or non-conformance documented with corrective action assigned
• Inspector signature