Means of Embarkation on and Disembarkation from ships (Gangways, accommodation ladders incl. winch and fittings as well as use for pilot transfer)
| Requirement | Regulation | Ship Type | Interval | 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. |
| 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. |
Emergency escape breathing devices (EEBDs)
| Requirement | Regulation | Ship Type | Interval | By | Remark |
| Examine cylinder gauges to confirm they are in the correct pressure range | MSC.1/Circ.1432, para. 4.5 | All | Weekly | Crew | |
| 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 the manufacturer | Shore Service | Intervals specified in recognized international standards (e.g. ISO, EN) are to be observed. |
Testing of emergency lighting
| Requirement | Regulation | Ship Type | Interval | By | Remark |
| SOLAS III/19.3.3.9 | All | At each abandon ship drill | Crew |
Falls used in launching appliances
| Requirement | Regulation | Ship Type | Interval | By | Remark |
| Maintenance | SOLAS III/20.4 MSC.1/Circ.1206/Rev.1 | All | Weekly Monthly Annually | Shore Service (or Crew) | 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 | Shore Service approved by Class |
Immersion suits and anti-exposureSuits
| Requirement | Regulation | Ship Type | Interval | By | Remark |
| 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 | Shore Service or Crew | By crew provided suitable equipment is available on board. Tests more frequently for suits older than 10 years. |
Maintenance of inflatable liferafts, lifejackets
| Requirement | Regulation | Ship Type | Interval | By | Remark |
| SOLAS III/20.8.1.1 | All | Annually | Shore Service | 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. |
Launching appliances
| Requirement | Regulation | Ship Type | Interval | By | Remark |
| 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 | Annually | Shore Service | |
| 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 | Annually | Shore Service | 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 | Annually | Shore Service | |
| 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 | Shore Service | 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. |
| 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 | Shore Service |
Examination of lifeboats
| Requirement | Regulation | Ship Type | Interval | By | Remark |
| MSC.1/Circ.1206/Rev.1 | All | Yearly | Crew + Maker | Engine, propulsion, manoeuvring and power supply system. |
Lifeboats (except free-fall lifeboats)
| Requirement | Regulation | Ship Type | Interval | By | Remark |
| Moving from stowed position | SOLAS III/20.6.3 | All | Weekly | Crew | |
| Turning out from stowed position | SOLAS III/20.7.1 | All | Monthly | Crew |
Inspection of lifeboat equipment
| Requirement | Regulation | Ship Type | Interval | By | Remark |
| SOLAS III/20.7.2 | All | Monthly | Crew | SOLAS III/20.7.2 |
Test run of life- and rescue boat engines
| Requirement | Regulation | Ship Type | Interval | By | Remark |
| SOLAS III/20.6.2 MSC.1/Circ.1206/Rev.1 | All | Weekly | Crew |
Lifeboats with self-contained air support system
| Requirement | Regulation | Ship Type | Interval | By | Remark |
| Examination | MSC.1/Circ.1206/Rev.1 | Tanker (chem/gas) | Yearly | Crew + Maker | Incl. external inspection of air cylinders. |
| Hydrostatic test of air cylinders | IACS Rec. No.88 | Tanker (chem/gas) | 5-yearly | Shore Service |
Examination of lifeboats with sprinkler system
| Requirement | Regulation | Ship Type | Interval | By | Remark |
| MSC.1/Circ.1206/Rev.1 | Tanker (oil) | Yearly | Crew + Maker |
Marine evacuation systems (MES)
| Requirement | Regulation | Ship Type | Interval | By | Remark |
| Service | SOLAS III/20.8.1.1 | Passenger ships | Annually | Shore Service | Administration may extend this period to 17 months. |
| Test | SOLAS III/20.8.2 | Passenger ships | 6-yearly | Shore Service | 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
| Requirement | Regulation | Ship Type | Interval | By | Remark |
| SOLAS III/20.6.4 MSC.1/Circ.1432, para. 4.4 | All | Weekly | Crew |
Visual inspection of survival craft, rescue boats and launching appliances
| Requirement | Regulation | Ship Type | Interval | By | Remark |
| SOLAS III/20.6.1 | All | Weekly | Crew |
Replacement of first-aid outfit , anti-seasickness medicine, food rations of lifeboat equipment
| Requirement | Regulation | Ship Type | Interval | By | Remark |
| LSA Code, para. 1.2.3 | All | Maker’s expiry date | Crew |
Maintenance of hydrostatic release units (non-disposable)
| Requirement | Regulation | Ship Type | Interval | By | Remark |
| SOLAS III/20.9.1 | All | Annually | Shore Service | Administration may extend this period to 17 months. |
Replacement of rocket parachute flares ,rockets line throwing appliances, handflares & smoke signals
| Requirement | Regulation | Ship Type | Interval | By | Remark |
| LSA Code, para. 1.2.3 | All | Maker’s expiry date | Crew |
Battery replacement of lifebuoy lights
| Requirement | Regulation | Ship Type | Interval | By | Remark |
| LSA Code, para. 1.2.3 | All | Maker’s expiry date | Crew | Annually, if not marked with expiration date. |