Type testing and certification of personal flotation devices (PFD). FORCE Technology offers a complete approval solutions in collaboration with FORCE Certification A/S.

Devices and Directives

FORCE Technology, in collaboration with FORCE Certification A/S, offers comprehensive type testing and certification services for personal flotation devices (PFDs), including lifejackets, immersion suits, and buoyancy aids.

European directives

We provide testing and certification in accordance with the following directives and standards:

Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) – Directive 89/686/ECC
Marine Equipment Directive (MarED) – Directive 96/98 EC (2002/75/EC)

United States standards

FORCE Certification A/S is US Coast Guard recognized laboratory within marine equipment (SOLAS / MarED), lifejackets, emergency food and drinking water provisions, positioning indicating lights etc.

Product standards

Need product testing according to a different standard?

Contact us to discuss your specific product testing requirements.

Additional marine equipment services:

We also offer testing and certification for other marine equipment, including:

  • Component and material testing 
  • Deck safety harness
  • Emergency food and drinking water provisions   
  • Position indicating lights
  • Life rafts
  • Hydraulic and hydrostatic release units for life rafts
  • Release mechanism for lifeboats and rescue boats
  • Embarkation ladders
  • Vacuum valves / high pressure valves for oil and gas tankers

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