Lifejackets, immersion suits and personal LSA
Inspection of lifejackets, immersion suits, lifebuoys and their lights, air-pressure tests of suits, and replacement of pyrotechnics before they expire.
Why it matters
Personal life-saving gear ages quietly. Light batteries pass their date, retro-reflective tape lifts, zips stiffen and seams open. None of it shows until someone needs it, or until an inspector opens a locker.
A careful inspection now, with clear advice on what to replace, avoids both.
What we do
Scope of work
- 01
Lifejackets
Buoyancy, straps, buckles, whistle, light and battery date, retro-reflective tape and markings. Inflatable lifejackets serviced every year at an approved station.
- 02
Immersion and anti-exposure suits
Visual and functional check of zips, seals, gloves and lights, and the air-pressure test of seams and closures when it is due.
- 03
Lifebuoys
Self-igniting lights, smoke signals, buoyant lines and mountings checked; expired lights and signals replaced.
- 04
Pyrotechnics and line-throwing appliances
Rocket parachute flares, hand flares, buoyant smoke signals and line-throwing rockets replaced before they expire, and old ones taken ashore for proper disposal.
- 05
Numbers and stowage
Quantities checked against your crew list and ship type, so the count matches the safety plan.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Inflatable lifejackets | 12 months | SOLAS III/20.8 |
| Immersion suit air-pressure test | 3 years, more often for suits over 10 years old | MSC/Circ.1114 |
| Monthly inspection of suits by the crew | Monthly | MSC/Circ.1047 |
| Pyrotechnics and lifebuoy lights | By the expiry date | LSA Code, maker |
What you get
- Certificates per equipment type with serial numbers
- Replacement list with expiry dates
- 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 III/7
- SOLAS III/20
- LSA Code ch. II and III
- MSC/Circ.1047
- MSC/Circ.1114
- Res. A.658(16)
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.