MCA - Maritime and Coastguard Agency

26/07/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 26/07/2024 16:07

Find a service station for your inflatable life-saving appliances

UK approved service stations for International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS)-standard inflatable life-saving appliances (LSAs).

Vessel owners need to ensure that their LSA is serviced at an approved service station that:

  • is authorised to service the particular product make or type
  • is accepted by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) and complies with International Maritime Organization (IMO) Resolution A.761(18) to maintain proper servicing facilities
  • uses only properly trained personnel and has evidence of personnel authorisation certification

See MGN 548 (M+F) Inflatable SOLAS certificated liferafts, lifejackets, marine evacuation systems and repair of inflated rescue boats for more information.