The U.K. Government has noticed ClassNK of the following information (SAFETY ALERT-TECHNICAL No.32, No.33 and No.34) for the Life-saving appliances (Lifebuoy, Thermal Protective Aid). Please refer to the attached documents.

1. Recommendation of confirming safety condition for Lifebuoy (Eval ,Type 558, manufactured by E.G Vallianatos S.P.A., Athens in November 2004)
2. Calling for attention for Thermal Protective Aid (Type MF206B, manufactured by BCB International Ltd)
3. Information of above 1 from the U.K. Government with the manufacturer's instruction.




For any questions about the above, please contact:

NIPPON KAIJI KYOKAI (ClassNK)
Material and Equipment Department, Administration Center, Head Office
Address: 4-7, Kioi-cho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 102-8567, Japan
Tel.: +81-3-5226-2020
Fax: +81-3-5226-2057
E-mail: eqd@classnk.or.jp

Attachment:
1. SAFETY ALERT-TECHNICAL No.32
2. SAFETY ALERT-TECHNICAL No.33
3. SAFETY ALERT-TECHNICAL No.34 and the Manufacturer's instruction (Ref.:8016/A)