Life-saving appliances code

International Life-Saving Appliance Code

Regulation at a glance

Last verified · 31 August 2026

StatusInternational Life-Saving Appliance (LSA) Code, adopted by IMO Resolution MSC.48(66).
Applies toLife-saving appliances and survival craft subject to the applicable SOLAS and LSA Code requirements.
Medical chest basisThe applicable survival craft or appliance, required first-aid outfit and current IMO amendments.
Regulatory relationMandatory IMO code under SOLAS, applied with flag-state implementation and vessel-specific requirements.

Vessels should ensure that first-aid outfits associated with life-saving appliances comply with the current LSA Code and applicable flag-state implementation.

Disclaimer: This page is a practical overview and not legal advice. Always check the current flag-state notices and vessel-specific requirements.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

01 · Confirm applicability

Life-saving appliances and survival craft subject to the applicable SOLAS and LSA Code requirements.

02 · Select the correct scale

The applicable survival craft or appliance, required first-aid outfit and current IMO amendments.

03 · Maintain compliant stores

Keep medicines, medical equipment and first-aid supplies complete, in date and ready for use.

04 · Verify before inspection

Check the current official sources and vessel particulars before supply, replenishment or certification.

Regulatory framework
Mandatory IMO code under SOLAS, applied with flag-state implementation and vessel-specific requirements.
The flag-state’s current legislation and notices determine the final vessel-specific requirements.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Keep the statutory basis and vessel-specific working records together so the medical chest can be checked efficiently on board.

Primary legislation
International Life-Saving Appliance (LSA) Code, adopted by IMO Resolution MSC.48(66).
Vessel-specific scale
Applicable medical-store requirements
The applicable survival craft or appliance, required first-aid outfit and current IMO amendments.
On-board working file
Inventory, expiry and vessel details
Maintain a current vessel-specific overview for replenishment and compliance checks.
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Compliance evidence
Inspection and certificate evidence
Retain the inspection, certificate or verification evidence required by the applicable flag-state rules.

HOW SEAFARMA CAN HELP

Seafarma can translate the applicable requirements into a practical vessel-specific supply, inspection and delivery workflow.

Scale review
Identify the applicable medical-store framework and vessel category.
Supply and replenishment
Prepare medicines, equipment and first-aid supplies for the applicable scale.
Inspection preparation
Support inventory checks and readiness for the applicable inspection process.
Ship delivery & agent coordination
Arrange worldwide delivery to the vessel and coordinate ETA, berth, agent details and handover instructions.

get in touch

Seafarma is able to supply all the medical supplies in accordance with the Antigua and Barbuda regulation and is also able to certify the medical chest. For offers, orders or quotations, please contact our staff.

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