Emergency and life-saving equipment on ships
Help and advice
You can contact the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) for further information on life-saving appliances.
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA)
Life-saving appliances enquiries
023 8032 9119
Marine Equipment Directive enquiries
023 8083 9636
Urgent advice
023 8032 9100
Monday to Sunday 24 hours a day
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) safety bulletin lists current safety alerts for technical, and health and safety matters, including information on known design faults and fake safety equipment.