Portable extinguishers and fire equipment
Annual inspection, recharging and pressure testing of portable and wheeled extinguishers, plus fire hoses, nozzles and fire-fighter's outfits.
Why it matters
Extinguishers are the first line of defence and the item a port state officer is most likely to pick up. An empty gauge, a broken seal or an overdue tag is an easy deficiency, and an easy one to avoid.
We service them on board where we can and in our workshop where we must, and we keep enough spare units to swap what has to come ashore.
What we do
Scope of work
- 01
Annual inspection
Seals, gauges, hoses, nozzles, agent condition and the weight of CO₂ extinguishers, with new service tags.
- 02
Recharging and discharge tests
Discharge and recharge at the intervals set by the maker and the flag, with spare charges supplied.
- 03
Pressure testing
Hydrostatic test of shells when due, and condemning of units that fail.
- 04
Wheeled and foam units
Wheeled extinguishers, portable foam applicators and foam units.
- 05
Hoses and nozzles
Fire hoses pressure-tested, couplings and nozzles checked, hose boxes completed.
- 06
Fire-fighter's outfits
Suits, helmets, boots, gloves, lifelines, safety lamps and axes checked against the FSS Code list, plus aluminised suits and fire blankets.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Inspection of portable extinguishers | 12 months | Res. A.951(23), MSC.1/Circ.1432 |
| Discharge and recharge | As the maker and flag require | Res. A.951(23) |
| Hydrostatic test of shells | 10 years, or as the flag requires | Res. A.951(23) |
What you get
- Certificate listing every extinguisher by serial, type and location
- New service tags on each unit
- 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-2/10.3
- FSS Code ch. 3 and 4
- Res. A.951(23)
- MSC.1/Circ.1432
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.