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Servicing of Life Saving Appliances
Applicable to:
Indian ships and LSA manufacturers/servicing stations
Effective Date:
Immediate
Superseded Circulars:
None
Key Changes and Requirements
1. LSA Approval and Servicing Guidelines
Life-saving appliances (LSA) on Indian ships must be approved and serviced in accordance with M.S. (Life Saving Appliances) Rules 1991 and IMO guidelines.
- a. Indian-made LSA: 5-year approval with quality standards and intermediate verification.
- b. Foreign-made LSA: Acceptance letter for max. 5 years with intermediate verification.
- c. LSA service stations: Approval required, meet IMO requirements, registered company, competent person responsible.
- d. Life raft servicing: Approved service station or in presence of MMD surveyor (foreign life rafts).
- e. Competent person: Approved by Nautical Adviser, attached to approved LSA service station.
2. Compliance and Enforcement
LSA manufacturers and servicing stations must comply with the above requirements with immediate effect.
- a. LSA manufacturers: Comply with approval and servicing guidelines.
- b. LSA servicing stations: Obtain approval, meet IMO requirements, have competent person.
Important Note
Non-compliance may result in ships being detained and penalties imposed as per applicable laws.
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