Liferaft servicing
Inflatable and davit-launched liferafts.
- Service, inflation, pressure and stability tests
- Cylinder testing, refilling and valve renewal
Service
Liferaft service and life-saving appliances inspection
Annual servicing of inflatable liferafts at our approved service stations, exchange liferaft solutions so the vessel does not wait, and inspection of every other life-saving appliance under the LSA Code.
Governing requirementSOLAS III Reg. 20.8 · IMO Res. A.761(18) as amended by MSC.55(66) · MSC.1/Circ.1328
The obligation
Why it is required
SOLAS Chapter III Regulation 20.8 requires every inflatable liferaft to be serviced at intervals not exceeding 12 months at an approved servicing station competent to service them, in accordance with Resolution A.761(18) as amended by MSC.55(66) and MSC.1/Circ.1328. Hydrostatic release units are replaced by their expiry date. Lifejackets, immersion suits and other LSA are inspected under the LSA Code and the vessel's maintenance schedule.
Scope of work
Complete coverage.
Clearly defined.
A concise view of the equipment we service. Your quotation confirms the work required for your vessel.
Raft equipment & consumables
Release units and the onboard emergency pack.
- HRUs, pyrotechnics, lights and batteries
- Rations, water, first-aid items and spare parts
Personal life-saving equipment
Lifejackets, lifebuoys, immersion suits and thermal protection.
- Inspection and pressure testing where applicable
- Lights, cartridges, bobbins and consumable renewal
Protective & access equipment
Fireman and chemical suits, ladders and loose safety equipment.
- Condition checks and functional tests
- Hoses, nozzles and electrical protective equipment
How we prove competence
Why us
- Liferaft service station approvals by class and by the makers listed on the Approvals page
- Flag acceptance: Panama, Liberia, St. Kitts & Nevis, Palau and Bahamas
- Dedicated liferaft service stations with inflation floors and test equipment
- Photographic record of every raft opened, tested and repacked
Deliverables
What you receive
- Liferaft service certificate issued under the station approval
- Itemised record of consumables renewed, with expiry dates
- HRU serial number and next replacement date
- Photographic evidence in the customer portal
From our work
Liferaft & LSA in the field
Approved station, multiple makes
Liferaft makes we service
Serviced at our own approved stations through direct authorisations and approved subcontractors. Approval is granted per manufacturer, so we say which.
SurvitecPlastimoLalizasArimarOcean SafetyRevereZodiacYoulongFujikuraHainingCrewsaverDSBRFDCRVHYFSCH
OUR SERVICE REGIONSTürkiye. Europe.
Türkiye. Europe.
One point of contact.
Our own teams in Türkiye and Europe coordinate your vessel’s service and supply requirements. Choose a country to see the port directory and local coordination details.
Calling in the United States?New York & New Jersey service enquiriesare coordinated through our authorised partner network.
Questions
Frequently asked
How often must a liferaft be serviced?
At intervals not exceeding 12 months at an approved station, per SOLAS III/20.8. Some administrations permit an extension to 17 months in defined circumstances; we confirm against your flag before the raft is landed.
Can the vessel sail while its rafts are being serviced?
Yes, with an exchange raft of the same type and capacity, certified and ready, fitted before yours is landed.
Which brands do you service?
Those we hold a direct authorisation for, listed on the OEM and Maker Approvals page. Where a brand is outside our authorisation we say so rather than servicing it.
Do you replace hydrostatic release units?
Yes, at the expiry date marked on the unit, and the new serial number goes on the certificate.
Combine in the same attendance
Other services
Fire Fighting (FFE)
Portable and fixed systems, BA and EEBD, detection.
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Lifeboat, Davit & Winch
Annual thorough examination, overhaul and release gear.
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Load Test
Five-yearly dynamic tests with certified water bags.
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Calibration
Gas detectors, ODME, OWS, UTI, gauges, thermometers.
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Analysis
Foam, dry powder, sprinkler water, breathing air, potable water.
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GMDSS Radio Survey
Annual radio survey, VDR APT, EPIRB, SART, SSAS.
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Ship Supply
IMPA coded supply from our own warehouses.
More →BEFORE YOUR ENQUIRY
Planning liferaft service and LSA inspection
Liferaft information
Send maker, model, serial number, capacity, pack type, last service date and a photograph of the container label. List each raft separately.
Landing, return or exchange
Include the port, agent, ETA/ETD and landing arrangements. Ask the team to confirm the appropriate service station and whether a suitable exchange option is available.
Other life-saving appliances
For lifejackets, immersion suits, lifebuoys and release units, send quantities, models, expiry information and the previous inspection record. Supply availability and servicing authorisation are checked separately.
