Please note that we have been advised by the government of Malta with regard to Fire Control Plans/Life Saving Appliance Plans and Maintenance of Portable Fire Extinguisher with immediately effect as follows. These requirements will be confirmed at Safety Equipment Survey on a yearly basis. In case that you can not comply with following requirements till forthcoming SE survey, please inform the Survey Department of your impracticability beforehand since our society is required to obtain authorization from the Government prior to issue conditional Safety Equipment Certificate.


1. The graphical symbols related to fire fighting and life saving equipment and appliances as set out in IMO resolutions A.654(16) and A.760(18) should be used in the Plans.

2. Portable Fire Extinguishers should be serviced by a reputable shore based maintenance facility on a yearly basis. A certificate(or a document) of the service should be issued by the facility to confirm of the completion of the service and be kept onboard.

If you have any questions, please contact the Survey Department
Tel ; +81-3-5226-2027
Fax; +81- 3-5226-2028