Liferaft Servicing

From Assembly to Aftermarket: Our Commitment to Liferaft Quality

We are a world leader in the supply, inspection, testing, and maintenance of safety and survival equipment. Through our network of over 400 accredited service stations, we offer a truly global service covering more than 2,000 ports worldwide. We have built a renowned reputation for reliability of service and workmanship. Our work is always to the highest standard, and our technical ability is continuously upgraded with the latest equipment, facilities, and training.

When you purchase your safety equipment from us, it is only the beginning of your relationship with us. With over 166 years of experience, we ensure your equipment receives only the best care and attention throughout its entire safety lifecycle.

Using an Approved Service Station:

When it comes to safety, there is no margin for error. All approved service stations are audited and held to the highest legislative and regulatory standards. It is essential for vessel owners to use fully approved service stations for their specific brand of liferaft. Only authorised centres have access to the correct service manuals and undergo the required product training.

Using non-authorised service stations may not only invalidate your warranty but also put your crew and vessel at serious risk. Incorrect or non-approved spare parts could damage the liferaft, causing it to fail in an emergency. Additionally, non-approved servicing may restrict a vessel’s ability to sail, so we strongly recommend servicing liferafts at an approved station as soon as possible.

Performance

In aviation, performance means more than function, it means readiness under pressure. Our lifejackets and crew safety systems are engineered for rapid deployment, reliable flotation, and operational endurance across both civil and military platforms. Whether supporting commercial aviation or tactical flight operations, they deliver consistent, trusted performance when it counts.

Innovation

We advance crew safety through continuous innovation in design, materials and survivability technology. From lightweight lifejackets for civil aviation to high-performance systems for rotary and fixed-wing aircrew, our products are shaped by real-world feedback, evolving regulatory requirements and a commitment to continually raising the standard in aircrew protection.

Protection

Crew protection is central to safe and effective aviation. Our life-saving systems are designed to perform in high-stress, high-consequence environments, providing flotation, thermal protection and secure fit across a range of mission and commercial profiles. Certified and rigorously tested, they help protect lives at altitude, on approach, or in emergency descent.

Product Benefits

Mandatory Requirements:
For liferafts to function correctly when needed, servicing (inspection and repacking) must be carried out according to the manufacturer’s service instructions. Each make and model is unique and must be serviced by certified technicians trained by the original equipment manufacturer (OEM). Only authorised service stations have access to the latest service manuals, bulletins, and approved spare parts.

SOLAS Compliance:
Vessels operating under SOLAS (as per IMO Resolution A761(18)) require liferaft service stations to be jointly approved by the manufacturer and local flag state. Service personnel must receive regular OEM training, and stations must maintain original spare parts and service manuals.

ISO 9650 Liferafts:
Vessels carrying ISO 9650 liferafts must ensure these are serviced at an approved service station.

Key Features

Strategically located service stations ensure minimal delay in the delivery and collection of equipment.

All service stations are quality-controlled and audited at least once every three years.
Service stations are required to stock an agreed quantity of approved original spare parts.

Only approved and trained service engineers are authorised to carry out work on your liferaft.
Service engineers attend liferaft servicing refresher courses every three years.

Training, audit, and certification records are tracked through a global servicing database to maintain high standards.

What’s Included:
All liferafts serviced at an approved service station undergo a rigorous inspection by fully qualified technicians to ensure they are fit for purpose and capable of maximising performance in emergencies. Liferafts are serviced in accordance with the applicable service manual and statutory requirements.

Technical Specification

Component Testing: Individual components are stripped down and tested where appropriate, with replacements or repairs made if necessary.
Life Item Replacement: Ensures all life items have adequate life remaining until the next service.
Pressure Testing: A working pressure test, along with other mandatory tests required by IMO Resolution A.761 (18), is conducted.
Service Reporting: A service report detailing the liferaft's performance, along with general observations, is linked to the raft's unique serial number, ensuring full service traceability via an electronic database.
Certified Approval: An authentic certificate is issued after each service.
Rapid Service Turnaround: To expedite servicing, all service stations maintain a stock of approved components and spare parts.

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