46 CFR 199.240: Muster stations on passenger vessels
Last reviewed: October 14, 2026
This section sets requirements for muster stations on each passenger vessel, in addition to the requirements of § 199.110. Muster stations must be near the embarkation stations and permit ready access to the embarkation station, unless a muster station is also an embarkation station. They must also have sufficient room to marshal and instruct passengers and special personnel.
Applies toEach passenger vessel.
What it says
Each passenger vessel must have muster stations that meet this section, in addition to meeting the requirements of § 199.110.
“Each passenger vessel must, in addition to meeting the requirements of § 199.110, have muster stations that—”
Muster stations must be near the embarkation stations, unless a muster station is also an embarkation station.
46 CFR 199.240(a)“Are near the embarkation stations, unless a muster station is also an embarkation station;”
Muster stations must permit ready access to the embarkation station, unless a muster station is also an embarkation station.
46 CFR 199.240(b)“Permit ready access to the embarkation station, unless a muster station is also an embarkation station; and”
Muster stations must have sufficient room to marshal and instruct passengers and special personnel.
46 CFR 199.240(c)“Have sufficient room to marshal and instruct passengers and special personnel.”
Common questions
Where must a passenger vessel's muster stations be located?
Muster stations must be near the embarkation stations, unless a muster station is also an embarkation station.
“Are near the embarkation stations, unless a muster station is also an embarkation station;”
How much room must a muster station have?
A muster station must have sufficient room to marshal and instruct passengers and special personnel.
“Have sufficient room to marshal and instruct passengers and special personnel.”
Does a passenger vessel have other muster station requirements besides this section?
Yes. A passenger vessel must meet the requirements of § 199.110 in addition to the requirements of this section.
“Each passenger vessel must, in addition to meeting the requirements of § 199.110, have muster stations that—”
The text of 46 CFR 199.240
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Muster stations
Each passenger vessel must, in addition to meeting the requirements of § 199.110, have muster stations that—
(a) Are near the embarkation stations, unless a muster station is also an embarkation station;
(b) Permit ready access to the embarkation station, unless a muster station is also an embarkation station; and
(c) Have sufficient room to marshal and instruct passengers and special personnel.
Sections it refers to
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