Muster Drill

Category: maritime

A mandatory safety briefing and assembly exercise required for all passengers and crew before departure.

A muster drill is a regulatory safety exercise where every person onboard gathers at their assigned "Muster Station." It ensures passengers know the path to their emergency lifeboat and understand the specific alarm signals used by the ship in a crisis.

Common Examples

• Federal maritime regulations require a full muster drill for all guests before the ship is cleared for departure from the pier.
• Your muster station assignment is clearly printed on the back of your cabin door and on your digital cruise card.