Survitec’s David Parslow has been appointed vice-chair, board of directors, of the International Lifesaving Appliance Manufacturers Association (ILAMA).

David, who is the marine industry surveillance manager at Survitec, has been involved with ILAMA for almost 30 years and has been party to both the association’s management and technical committees, representing the organisation on IMO’s Ship System and Equipment and Maritime Safety Committees.

He also participated in the development of the rules and regulations for life saving appliances on ships sailing in polar regions.

Through ILAMA, David is an observer at MarED and also represents ILAMA on the EU Passenger Vessel Safety Committee. He is also participant at both ISO TC8 and TC188 working groups.