This Guidance Note gives information regarding the MCA’s policy for enforcing the requirements of the Merchant Shipping (Marine Equipment) Regulations 2016, as amended (commonly known as ‘Market Surveillance’).
This concerns those involved in the purchase and inspection of marine equipment, which has been issued UK conformity assessment in accordance with the Merchant Shipping (Marine Equipment) Regulations 2016, as amended, and MIN 590 (United Kingdom Conformity Assessment Procedures for Marine Equipment following the Transition Period).
It also gives information regarding action that should be taken if such equipment is suspected to be non-compliant.
Source: MCA.