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Type Approval of Life Saving Appliances (LSA)
Applicable to:
Ship Owners, Ship Managers, Surveyors
Effective Date:
09.05.2008
Superseded Circulars:
NT/LSA/06/06 dated 25th July, 2006
Key Changes and Requirements
1. Existing Life Saving Appliances (LSA)
Existing LSAs on ships registering under Indian flag must have:
- Documentary evidence of approval by a flag administration or IACS member classification society
- Approval in accordance with SOLAS 74, LSA code, and applicable IMO Resolutions
2. New or Replaced Life Saving Appliances
Any new or replaced LSAs must have:
- Letter of Acceptance (LOA) from Indian Administration
- Manufacturing in India with DGS approval, or
- LOA from Indian flag administration
Important Note
Surveyors are advised to follow these guidelines while conducting safety equipment surveys.
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