This maritime sign is used by mariners to provide adequate signage on board vessels. Furthermore, some flag states and regulatory organizations require maritime signs on board to be in compliance with the maritime governing regulations. Maritime signs are critical in keeping a vessel's crew safe of any possible hazards, all safety equipment easy to mark, and provide directions on board a vessel.

Means of Escape Signs (MES), Life Saving Sign; Assembly station; with text "assembly station". Conforms to IMO resolution A.1116(30) in force 1st January 2019. IMO MES001 ISO 7010-E032 IMPA Code 33.X119 ISSA Code 47.549.19