Definition(s)
Means Of Escape
Means of escape cover items which assist with descent to the sea, such as davit-launched life-rafts, chute systems, ladders, and individually controlled descent devices; and items in which personnel can float on reaching the sea, such as throw-over life-rafts.
Source: Prevention of Fire and Explosion, and Emergency Response on Offshore Installations, Offshore Installations (Prevention of Fire and Explosion, and Emergency Response) Regulations 1995, Approved Code of Practice and guidance (UK HSE L65), Second Edition, 1997. Regulatory Guidance