Annual Inspection of Lifeboat and Davits - Louis Safety | Marine and Ship safety company

Our service engineers are well experienced and trained by OEMs, which enables them to perform annual surveys efficiently while keeping time constraints in mind. During these inspections, all functions and every part of the systems are thoroughly tested and checked; moreover, any defect or discrepancy is immediately rectified. The certification is then carried out by one of our senior service engineers together with the customer’s representatives and any other requested parties.

In addition, we undertake wire rope renewal for Lifeboat Davits, Rescue Boat Davits, Life Raft Davits, and Free Fall Davits. This service is always carried out under the approvals of Flags, ROs, and Manufacturers, and strictly as per the lifeboat annual inspection checklist.

To ensure reliability, we use extended and detailed checklists for release gears, lifeboats, and launching appliances. As a result, we guarantee the highest standards of safety for both passengers and crew.

At any port of your convenience in the UAE and Middle East, our service team can visit your vessel to conduct regulatory lifeboat inspections. Using OEM-approved checklists and procedures, we not only assess the actual condition of the equipment but also identify the items that require servicing.

Key lifeboat checks include

Checking previous inspections, servicing, repairs and maintenance records.
Service according to a system specific service protocol.
Replaceable parts in accordance to SOLAS regulation III/36 – Instructions for on-board maintenance.
Inspection of the release system.
Inspection of the power supply, air, bailing, deluge, steering, engine and propulsion system.
Function test on/Off-load release system.

Key davit checks include

Inspecting the davit structure to check for corrosion, oil leaks and general deterioration.
Inspecting the wires and sheaves for possible damage such as kinks and corrosion.
Open and inspect the winch, foundation, hydraulic, brake mechanism, and gearbox.
Provide you with recommendations to ensure the equipment is operationally safe and ready to use.