UK Guidance on the Approval of Radar Reflectors for Liferafts, Lifeboats and Rescue Boats: UK25/L002

by | Oct 7, 2025 | Lifeboats, Liferafts, Marine, MCA, Safety, UK

The MCA has published guidance (UK25/L002) which mandates that radar reflectors fitted inside liferafts, lifeboats or rescue boats must be individually UK-approved and tested to specified standards (e.g. EN ISO 8729 / IEC 60945).

Existing reflectors not complying may still be used until 30 January 2027, but after that date they must meet the required standards or new UK-approved ones.

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Source: MCA.

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