Transport Canada has released Ship Safety Bulletin 24/2020 to advise the marine industry of the of the Policy on Authorized Service Providers (ASP). The policy implements requirements from the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) Resolution A.761(18) (Recommendation on conditions for the approval of servicing stations for inflatable life rafts), as amended, and Resolution MSC.404(96) (Amendments to the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, 1974, as amended). These IMO resolutions relate to the maintenance, testing and servicing of life-saving appliances. This policy also sets parameters for authorizing service providers.
