Approval of Life Saving Appliances (LSA) to be in compliance with IMO Resolution MSC 81(70)

Applicable to: LSA manufacturers, ship owners, and Surveyors of Mercantile Marine Departments

Effective Date: 24th March, 2005

Superseded Circulars: Maritime Safety Circular No.48 (66)

Key Changes and Requirements

Vessels registered under the Merchant Shipping Act must be fitted with approved Life Saving Appliances (LSA) as per M.S.(LSA) Rules of 1991.

LSA Approval: Approved by the Nautical Adviser to the Govt. of India and must meet IMO requirements.
LSA Code: International Life Saving Appliance (LSA) Code adopted in June 1996, effective 1st July 1998.
Testing Requirements: Compliance with Resolution MSC 81(70) by 1st June 2005.

Manufacturers must submit documentary evidence of compliance with MSC 81(70) by the enclosed format.

All approvals will be withdrawn from 1st June 2005 unless compliant with MSC 81(70).

LSA Manufacturers, Ship Owners, and Surveyors: Please comply with the above requirements.

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