Certification of lifejackets: UK23/L002
UK approved recommendation UK23/L002 on the certification of lifejackets that cannot demonstrate turning action when tested. Adopted EU recommendation LSA-095.
Question
Can a Lifejacket obtain a type-approval certificate when the Reference Test Device (RTD) has not been able to successfully turn subjects during the in-water testing?
Recommendation
No, a candidate device must be able to demonstrate turning action when tested.
If the RTD also fails to turn the subjects, then suitable subjects should be found which the RTD can demonstrate turning and therefore it can be verified whether the candidate device effectively provides turning action when compared to the RTD.
References:
• MSN 1874 as amended
• The Merchant Shipping (Marine Equipment) Regulations 2016 as amended
• MSC.81(70)
Items affected:
• UK/1.4 (Lifejackets)
More information
Maritime and Coastguard Agency
Bay 2/21
Spring Place
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Southampton
SO15 1EG
Telephone: +44 (0) 203 817 2000
Email: MEQA@mcga.gov.uk
Website: https://www.gov.uk/mca