Inflatable lifejackets: UK21/L006

Adopted EU recommendation LSA-013. UK approved recommendation on the approval of inflatable lifejackets.

• From: Maritime and Coastguard Agency
• Published: 18 July 2023

• Category: Life-saving appliances
• Year adopted: 2021
• Reference number: UK21/L006
• Keyword: LSA-013

Question

Can an inflatable lifejacket receive UK approval if the two compartments do not inflate automatically?

Recommendation

No, all compartments shall inflate automatically on immersion in accordance with the Life Saving Appliances (LSA) Code 2.2.2.

References

• Life Saving Appliances Code

• MSN 1874 as amended

• The Merchant Shipping (Marine Equipment) Regulations 2016 as amended

Items affected:

• UK/1.4, Lifejackets

More information

Maritime and Coastguard Agency
Bay 2/21
Spring Place
105 Commercial Road
Southampton
SO15 1EG

Telephone: +44 (0) 203 817 2000

Email: MEQA@mcga.gov.uk

Website: www.gov.uk/mca

Published 18 July 2023