Life Saving Appliances Maintenance
| Equipment / Requirement | Regulation | Ship Type | Interval | Maintenance By | Remark | |
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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. |
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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 |
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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 | |
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Examine cylinder gauges to confirm they are in the correct pressure range |
MSC.1/Circ.1432, para. 4.5 |
All |
Weekly |
Crew |
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Emergency escape breathing devices (EEBDs) |
Check according to maker’s instructions |
MSC.1/Circ.1432, para. 7.8.3 |
All |
Annually |
Crew |
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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 | |
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Testing of emergency lighting |
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SOLAS III/19.3.3.9 |
All |
At each abandon ship drill |
Crew |
| Equipment / Requirement | Regulation | Ship Type | Interval | Maintenance By | Remark | |
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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. |
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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 |
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| Equipment / Requirement | Regulation | Ship Type | Interval | Maintenance By | Remark | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Immersion suits and anti-exposure Suits |
Inspection |
SOLAS III/20.7.2
SOLAS III/36.1
MSC/Circ.1047 |
All |
Monthly |
Crew |
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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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Maintenance of inflatable liferafts, lifejackets |
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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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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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. |
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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. |
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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. 3.2 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 | |
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Examination of lifeboats |
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MSC.1/Circ.1206/Rev.1 |
All |
Yearly |
Crew + Maker |
Engine, propulsion, manoeuvring and power supply system. |
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Lifeboats (except free-fall lifeboats) |
Moving from stowed position |
SOLAS III/20.6.3 |
All |
Weekly |
Crew |
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Lifeboats (except free-fall lifeboats) |
Turning out from stowed position |
SOLAS III/20.7.1 |
All |
Monthly |
Crew |
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Inspection of lifeboat equipment |
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SOLAS III/20.7.2 |
All |
Monthly |
Crew |
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Test run of life- and rescue boat engines |
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SOLAS III/20.6.2
MSC.1/Circ.1206/Rev.1 |
All |
Weekly |
Crew |
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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. |
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Lifeboats with self-contained air support system |
Hydrostatic test of air cylinders |
IACS Rec. No.88 |
Tanker (chem/gas) |
5-yearly |
Service Company |
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Examination of lifeboats with sprinkler system |
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MSC.1/Circ.1206/Rev.1 |
Tanker (oil) |
Yearly |
Crew + Maker |
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Replacement of first-aid outfit and anti-seasickness medicine of lifeboat equipment |
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LSA Code, para. 1.2.3 |
All |
Maker’s expiry date |
Crew |
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Replacement of food rations of lifeboat equipment |
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LSA Code, para. 1.2.3 |
All |
Maker’s expiry date |
Crew |
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| Equipment / Requirement | Regulation | Ship Type | Interval | Maintenance By | Remark | |
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Battery replacement of lifebuoy lights |
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LSA Code, para. 1.2.3 |
All |
Maker Expiry Date |
Crew |
Annually, if not marked with expiration date |
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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. |
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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. |
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Testing of public address systems and general alarm systems |
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SOLAS III/20.6.4
MSC.1/Circ.1432, para. 4.4 |
All |
Weekly |
Crew |
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Replacement of rocket parachute flares and rockets line throwing appliances |
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LSA Code, para. 1.2.3 |
All |
Maker Expiry Date |
Crew |
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Replacement of smoke signals |
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LSA Code, para. 1.2.3 |
All |
Maker Expiry Date |
Crew |
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Visual inspection of survival craft, rescue boats and launching appliances |
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SOLAS III/20.6.1 |
All |
Weekly |
Crew |
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Maintenance of hydrostatic release units (non-disposable) |
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SOLAS III/20.9.1 |
All |
Annually |
Service Company |
Administration may extend this period to 17 months. |
