1 The Maritime Safety Committee, at its ninetieth
session (16 to 25 May 2012), approved the attached information concerning
awareness of counterfeit and substandard life-saving appliances, with
the aim of raising awareness of the problem of counterfeit and substandard
life-saving appliances among parties concerned.
2 Member Governments are invited to note the information
provided herein and bring it to the attention of all parties concerned,
including recognized organizations, ship repairers, and equipment
suppliers, and to request them to make use of it as may be deemed
appropriate.