Life Saving Appliances Maintenance
| Equipment / Requirement | Regulation | Ship Type | Interval | Maintenance By | Remark | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maintenance and inspection |
SOLAS II-1/3-9.3 SOLAS III/20.4 SOLAS III/20.7.2 MSC.1/Circ.1331, Annex, para. 4 |
All | Monthly | Crew | In accordance with manufacturer’s instructions. Maintenance of wires acc. to SOLAS III/20.4. | |
| Means of Embarkation on and Disembarkation from ships (Gangways, accommodation ladders incl. winch and fittings as well as use for pilot transfer) | Examination |
SOLAS II-1/3-9.3 MSC.1/Circ.1331, Annex, para. 5 |
All | Annually | Crew + Class | |
| Examination and operational test with specified max. operational load |
SOLAS II-1/3-9.3 MSC.1/Circ.1331, Annex, para. 5 |
All | 5 Yearly | Crew + Class | Suitable test weights are to be provided. |
| Equipment / Requirement | Regulation | Ship Type | Interval | Maintenance By | Remark | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Examine cylinder gauges to confirm they are in the correct pressure range | MSC.1/Circ.1432, para. 4.5 | All | Weekly | Crew | ||
| Emergency escape breathing devices (EEBDs) | Check according to maker’s instructions | MSC.1/Circ.1432, para. 7.8.3 | All | Annually | Crew | |
| Hydrostatic test and internal inspection of cylinders | IACS Rec. No.88 | All | As specified by manufacturer | Service Company approved by class | Intervals specified in recognized international standards (e.g. ISO, EN) are to be observed |
| Equipment / Requirement | Regulation | Ship Type | Interval | Maintenance By | Remark | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Testing of emergency lighting | SOLAS III/19.3.3.9 | All | At each abandon ship drill | Crew |
| Equipment / Requirement | Regulation | Ship Type | Interval | Maintenance By | Remark | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Falls used in launching appliances | Maintenance |
SOLAS III/20.4 MSC.1/Circ.1206/Rev.1 |
All |
Weekly Monthly Annually |
Crew or Service Company |
Inspections according to makers maintenance guidelines; Special concern to hidden areas and areas of end terminations; Ships crew only if properly trained and familiar with these works. |
| Renewal | SOLAS III/20.4 | All | Latest after 5 years or earlier when necessary due to deterioration |
Maker or Mfr trained personnel or Service personnel |
| Equipment / Requirement | Regulation | Ship Type | Interval | Maintenance By | Remark | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Immersion suits and anti-exposure Suits | Inspection |
SOLAS III/20.7.2 SOLAS III/36.1 MSC/Circ.1047 |
All | Monthly | Crew | |
| Air pressure test (seams and closures) | MSC/Circ.1114 | All | 3 Yearly | Crew or Shore based maintenance provider |
By crew provided suitable equipment is available on board. Tests more frequently for suits older than 10 years. |
| Equipment / Requirement | Regulation | Ship Type | Interval | Maintenance By | Remark | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maintenance of inflatable liferafts, lifejackets | SOLAS III/20.8.1.1 | All | Annually | Service company |
Administration may extend this period to 17 months. Inflatable liferafts: Administration can accept specific liferafts for extended service intervals acc. to SOLAS III/20.8.3 and MSC.1/Circ.1328. |
| Equipment / Requirement | Regulation | Ship Type | Interval | Maintenance By | Remark | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launching appliances | Launching appliance annual thorough examination |
SOLAS III/20.11.1.2 MSC.1/Circ.1206/Rev.1/Appendix of Annex 1, para. 2.8 and 2.9 as applicable |
All | Monthly |
Maker or Mfr trained personnel or service personnel or Service Personnel + class |
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| Dynamic test of the winch brake |
SOLAS III/20.11.1.3 MSC.1/Circ.1206/Rev.1/Appendix of Annex 1, para. 3.1 and 3.3 as applicable |
All | Monthly |
Maker or Mfr trained personnel or service personnel or Service Personnel + class |
Applicable load: Weight of survival craft without persons on board. | |
| On-load release gear/automatic release hooks thorough examination and operational test incl. free-fall lifeboat release system |
SOLAS III/20.11.2..2 + 20.11.3.2 MSC.1/Circ.1206/Rev.1/Appendix of Annex 1, para. 2.4 / 2.5 / 2.6 and 2.7 |
All | Monthly |
Maker or Mfr trained personnel or service personnel or Service Personnel + class |
Applicable load: Weight of survival craft without persons on board. | |
| Dynamic test of the winch brake |
SOLAS III/20.11.1.3 MSC.1/Circ.1206/Rev.1/Appendix of Annex 1, para. 3.2 and 3.3 as applicable |
All | 5 Yearly |
Maker or Mfr trained personnel or service personnel or Service Personnel + class |
Applicable load: 1.1 x Weight of fully equipped survival craft with equivalent weight of max. permitted number of persons. To be performed in connection with the annually required thorough examination. |
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| On-load release gear/automatic release hooks five yearly overhaul and operational test incl. free-fall lifeboat release system. |
SOLAS III/20.11.2.3 + 20.11.3.3 MSC.1/Circ.1206/Rev.1/Appendix of Annex 1, para. 4 |
All | 5 Yearly |
Maker or Mfr trained personnel or service personnel or Service Personnel + class |
Applicable load: 1.1 x Weight of fully equipped survival craft with equivalent weight of max. permitted number of persons. To be performed in connection with the annually required thorough examination. |
| Equipment / Requirement | Regulation | Ship Type | Interval | Maintenance By | Remark | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Examination of lifeboats | MSC.1/Circ.1206/Rev.1 | All | Yearly | Crew + Maker | Engine, propulsion, manoeuvring and power supply system. | |
| Lifeboats (except free-fall lifeboats) | Moving from stowed position | SOLAS III/20.6.3 | All | Weekly | Crew | |
| Lifeboats (except free-fall lifeboats) | Turning out from stowed position | SOLAS III/20.7.1 | All | Monthly | Crew | |
| Inspection of lifeboat equipment | SOLAS III/20.7.2 | All | Monthly | Crew | ||
| Test run of life- and rescue boat engines |
SOLAS III/20.6.2 MSC.1/Circ.1206/Rev.1 |
All | Weekly | Crew | ||
| Lifeboats with self-contained air support system | Examination | MSC.1/Circ.1206/Rev.1 | Tanker (chem/gas) | Yearly | Crew + Maker | Incl. external inspection of air cylinders. |
| Lifeboats with self-contained air support system | Hydrostatic test of air cylinders | IACS Rec. No.88 | Tanker (chem/gas) | 5-yearly | Service Company | |
| Examination of lifeboats with sprinkler system | MSC.1/Circ.1206/Rev.1 | Tanker (oil) | Yearly | Crew + Maker | ||
| Replacement of first-aid outfit and anti-seasickness medicine of lifeboat equipment | LSA Code, para. 1.2.3 | All | Maker’s expiry date | Crew | ||
| Replacement of food rations of lifeboat equipment | LSA Code, para. 1.2.3 | All | Maker’s expiry date | Crew | ||
| Equipment / Requirement | Regulation | Ship Type | Interval | Maintenance By | Remark | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery replacement of lifebuoy lights | LSA Code, para. 1.2.3 | All | Maker Expiry Date | Crew | Annually, if not marked with expiration date | |
| Marine evacuation systems (MES) | Service | SOLAS III/20.8.1.1 | Passenger ships | Yearly | Shore based maintenance provider | Administration may extend this period to 17 months. |
| Marine evacuation systems (MES) | Content | SOLAS III/20.8.2 | Passenger ships | 6-yearly | Service Company | Deployment on rotational basis at intervals to be agreed by Administration, however each system to be deployed at least once every six years. |
| Testing of public address systems and general alarm systems |
SOLAS III/20.6.4 MSC.1/Circ.1432, para. 4.4 |
All | Weekly | Crew | ||
| Replacement of rocket parachute flares and rockets line throwing appliances | LSA Code, para. 1.2.3 | All | Maker Expiry Date | Crew | ||
| Replacement of smoke signals | LSA Code, para. 1.2.3 | All | Maker Expiry Date | Crew | ||
| Visual inspection of survival craft, rescue boats and launching appliances | SOLAS III/20.6.1 | All | Weekly | Crew | ||
| Maintenance of hydrostatic release units (non-disposable) | SOLAS III/20.9.1 | All | Annually | Service Company | Administration may extend this period to 17 months. |