NEW RESOLUTION MSC 402 (96) New regulations drive higher standards for lifeboat service Based on industry experience and consolidating existing standards, the new IMO resolution MSC 402 (96) and related regulations provide mandatory higher-quality standardization for companies performing maintenance services throughout the maritime industry. The new resolution is an improvement from the previous guidelines because it sets clearer criteria for both safety equipment services and service suppliers. This way, it will help the maritime industry move away from a subjective manufacturer approval process toward proven competences of service providers. This helps ensure that equipment is properly maintained and safe to operate. The entire maritime industry uses life-saving equipment and no matter what type of stakeholder you are, everyone has to comply with the new standards. This also means everyone will be positively affected. There will be steeper requirements for those conducting safety equipment servicing and operators will feel the positive impact of these resolutions, since servicing companies will have to be more quality and compliance focused than ever. Your safety experts VIKING is not only a service provider but also a manufacturer of boats and davits, so we have the experience and knowledge required to meet the new regulations and the needs of our customers. We ensure the safe operation of their life-saving equipment in all conditions. That’s always the approach we take as a company - to ensure everything operates correctly and safely.
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