Q5- Who can carry out shore maintenance on a lifeboat and its equipment? Who approves shore maintenance team?

Answer

Authorized service providers (ASP).

These ASPs are authorized by administration for carrying out examination, repair and tests.

ASP Requirement:
1). ASP has employed certified personnels as per international and national standards.

2). Has tools
3). Access to spare parts.

4). Access to makers instructions
5). Have quality system.

Upon Audit of authorized service provider by the administration “Authorization Documents” should be issued.