What is IMO Signs?

About IMO Signs

IMO signs require identifying escape routes, fire control plans and emergency equipment on maritime vessels. These signs comply with strict International Maritime Organization(IMO) regulations, which promote the safety and security of international shipping vessels. In the case of an emergency, International maritime organisation signs are designed according to Solas Convention Reg 11-2/28, 11-2/41 & are fully compliant with IMO Resolution A752(18) & A653(16). You can find International Maritime Organization Symbols with or without text for every potential occasion, such as: Safety Signs, Direction Signs, Transparent Signs and Low Location Lightning Components, Accommodation Signs, SOLAS Tapes and Pipe Identification Tapes, Fire Control Symbols; Fire Signs,  Galley Signs, Prohibition Signs, Combination Signs, Hazard Diamonds, Accommodation Signs &  everything that is related to miscellaneous Mandatory and Hazard emergency cases.

Type of IMO Signs:

Fire Equipment - International Maritime Organization signs Fire alarm call point symbol, Fire arrow diagonal, Fire arrow, Fire telephone, wheeled fire extinguisher, Fire hose reel signs requires that they must be photo luminescent or illuminated by emergency lighting. Each item of firefighting equipment should be marked with the appropriate symbol. 

IMDG Hazardous Substance:  Class 1 Explosive substance – subsidiary risk, Class 1 Explosive substance Div 1.1 – Optional group, Class 1 Explosive substance, Div 1.4 – group E, Class 3 – Flammable gases IMDG Hazardous Substance Signs required by the latest edition of the IMO International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code.

Life Saving Appliance: Life Saving Appliance, Lifeboat, Immersion Suit, Rescue boat, Liferaft, Davit-launched Liferaft, Embarkation ladder, Lifejacket, Lifebuoy with light, Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon – EPIRB requires For external use we  recommend Polycarbonate for enhanced weathering resistance as it offers a UV and heat resistant quality.

Mandatory: Mandatory IMO Signs Ear defender (Glow in the dark), Exclamation (Glow in the dark), Fire door keep clear (Glow in the dark), Gloves (Glow in the dark) requirements of flag and local state health and safety regulations may be enforced. These signs are used to inform and warn crew, passengers and visitors when risk assessment has identified the need for mandatory instruction.

Personal Protective Equipment: international maritime organization signs Immersion Suit, Lifebuoy with light, Childs lifejacket, Lifejacket, Aldis lamp, Anti-Exposure suit, Survival craft portable radio identify the locations of life saving equipment in accordance with recommendations of IMO.

Prohibition: Prohibition international maritime organization signs Cameras and camara phones prohibited, Authorised personnel, Crew only, Do not close, Do not enter, Do not open requires certain areas to have restricted access and be identified as such.

Safety Instructions: International Maritime Organization Signs buy Fast Rescue boat Launched Procedure poster, Launching Procedure poster, Lifejacket Instructions poster, RFD Davit Launching Procedure poster provided on or in the vicinity of survival craft and their launching controls.

Warning: Acid corrosive symbol, Bio hazard symbol, Flammable symbol, Explosive symbol, Hot surface symbol, Noise symbol, Poison toxic symbol, Trip symbol require use of the terms “Danger” “Warning” and “Caution” is determined by the seriousness of the hazard.

The IMO's primary purpose is to develop and maintain a comprehensive regulatory framework for shipping and its remit today includes safety, environmental concerns, legal matters, technical co-operation, maritime security and the efficiency of shipping. IMO is governed by an assembly of members and is financially administered by a council of members elected from the assembly. The work of IMO is conducted through five committees and these are supported by technical subcommittees. Other UN organisations may observe the proceedings of the IMO. Observer status is granted to qualified non-governmental organisations.