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Servicing of Life Saving Appliances
Applicable to:
Indian ships, LSA manufacturers, service stations
Effective Date:
Immediate
Superseded Circulars:
NT/LSA/01/05, dated 25th January, 2005
Key Changes and Requirements
1. LSA Approval and Servicing
Life-saving appliances (LSA) must be approved by the Nautical Adviser to the Govt. of India.
- Indian-made LSA: Type approval granted for 5 years with quality systems in place.
- Foreign-made LSA: Letter of Acceptance issued for max. 5 years with intermediate verification.
- LSA Service Stations: Must be approved by DGS, meet IMO requirements, and have a competent person.
- Self-certification: Permitted for approved service stations with competent person's authorization.
- Competent Person: Approved by Nautical Adviser, valid for 5 years with intermediate verification.
2. Adhesive and Fabric Stock
Manufacturers/type-approved suppliers must stock adequate adhesive and fabric for each type of life raft.
3. Penalties and Enforcement
Breach of instructions may result in withdrawal or suspension of approval, and prosecution under Section 334 of M.S. Act (as amended).
Important Note
Compliance with these requirements is mandatory for all LSA manufacturers and service stations.
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