Incorrect Warnings

Several warnings are usually placed on board to inform seafarers about the location of safety equipment, firefighting equipment.

However when warnings are placed should comply with the IMO has established some mandatory colours for notification in A .952, A.760(18), MSC/Circ.1050. The same practise should be used when notes are painted on board to provide some information, e.g. SOPEP equipment.

Therefore the following colours should be used for marking:

Green: Safety Information

Blue: Mandatory

Red: Firefighting Information

Yellow: Hazard & warnings

Black: Information