Breathing apparatus, EEBDs and air quality
SCBA and EEBD servicing on a calibrated test bench, cylinder hydrostatic testing and breathing-air quality tests on compressors.
Why it matters
Breathing apparatus and EEBDs are what the crew reaches for when a space fills with smoke or gas. They have to work in the first second, with full cylinders and masks that seal.
Cylinders also have a legal life of their own: test dates, inspection marks and, for composite cylinders, a maximum service life. We track all of it per serial number.
What we do
Scope of work
- 01
Self-contained breathing apparatus
Inspection and functional test on a calibrated test bench: high and low pressure, leak tightness, warning whistle, demand valve and mask seal.
- 02
Emergency escape breathing devices
Pressure, seals, hood and expiry checked; units replaced or sent for maker service when due.
- 03
Cylinder testing
Hydrostatic testing of steel and composite cylinders, re-marking, and condemning of cylinders that fail or reach the end of their life.
- 04
Breathing-air quality
Air from the ship's compressor tested for oxygen, CO, CO₂, oil and water against EN 12021, with a report.
- 05
Refilling
Cylinders filled to their rated pressure with clean, dry air.
- 06
Chemical protective suits
Gas-tight suits on tankers and gas carriers pressure-tested to the maker's procedure.
Intervals
When it is due
Typical intervals under the IMO instruments listed. Your flag, class or the maker's manual can ask for more; we check before we quote.
| Item | Interval | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| SCBA and EEBD inspection | 12 months | MSC.1/Circ.1432 |
| Breathing-air quality test | 12 months | MSC.1/Circ.1432, EN 12021 |
| Cylinder hydrostatic test | 5 years, or as the flag and maker require | Cylinder standard, flag |
What you get
- Certificate per set with cylinder serials and test dates
- Air quality report for each compressor
- Service report signed on board by the Master or Chief Officer
- Photos and plain notes on every unit that failed, with a quote for the fix
- Next due dates in your customer portal
Rules we work to
- SOLAS II-2/10.10
- FSS Code ch. 3
- MSC.1/Circ.1432
- EN 137
- EN 12021
- ISO 23269-1
References are summaries for planning. The current text of each instrument, your flag's interpretation and the maker's instructions always apply.
Often booked together
Request service
Book it for the next port call.
A vessel name, an IMO number and an ETA are enough to get a quote moving. Attach last year's certificates if you have them.