Lifejacket Servicing

Comprehensive servicing

What you can expect from us

Our rigorous inspection ensures lifejackets are compliant and trusted to perform in emergencies.

Key tasks include:

• Consultation: Inspection and advice on whether to service or repair to save costs
• Examination: Testing of valves, seals, and replacement of worn parts
• Testing: Pressure and mechanism test for optimal performance
• Repacking: Ensuring proper function in emergencies
• Report: Test report provided for reference in case of issues

How often do lifejackets need servicing?

We always recommend an annual service, however depending on your operation and the approval authori-ty you are governed by, this may also be a legal requirement.

SOLAS – If you are operating under SOLAS, professional lifejacket servicing is a legal requirement and must be performed annually at a land-based OEM authorised and approved service station.

ISO – The MCA states that the owner should follow the manufacturer’s guidelines for servicing. This means performing a professional service annually.

USCG - The USCG states the owner should follow the manufacturer’s guidelines for servicing. This means performing a professional service annually.

EASA - If you are operating under EASA, professional lifejacket servicing is a legal requirement and must be performed annually.

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Invest in safety: Use a Survitec approved service station

Choose a Survitec approved service station for your lifejacket servicing needs to ensure the highest standards of care. Our approved stations have access to the correct service manuals and use genuine parts from your lifejacket manufacturer. All of our service stations are audited and approved to the highest standards by legislative organisations and government associations, as well as the product original equipment manufacturer (OEM). Using an unapproved service station may increase the risk of your lifejacket failing in a critical moment, invalidating your warranty and leaving you and your crew at risk.

REMEMBER: In addition to this annual service you should also be following the care and maintenance guidelines to make sure your lifejacket is action ready should the unexpected (but certainly possible!) happen. Checking your lifejacket before use should be second nature. It should be done every time you are going to be using it, and certainly before a long passage. Follow the care and maintenance guidelines in your user manual to see what you need to be looking out for!