MGN 548: Life-Saving Appliances – Servicing Requirements and Approved Service Stations

by | Jun 24, 2016 | Policy, UK

MGN 548 (M+F) Life-Saving Appliances – Inflatable SOLAS Certificated Liferafts, Lifejackets, Marine Evacuation Systems, and repair of Inflated Rescue Boats – Servicing Requirements and Approved Service Stations (link)

This Marine Guidance Note issued by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) provides guidance on the MCA policy with regards the service requirements for SOLAS certificated inflatable life-saving appliances (LSA). It also sets out the process for service stations of SOLAS certificated inflatable LSA to gain MCA acceptance and therefore approval by the Secretary of State as a UK Approved Service Station.

The servicing requirements for SOLAS-certificated inflatable life-saving appliances does not vary depending on the type of vessel on which it is installed.

Source: MCA

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