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Guidance: Approved service stations for life rafts, boats and life jackets

Maritime Coastguard Agency

July 27
06:59 2023

Lifeboat service station database

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This database lists MCA accepted (UK approved) service stations of SOLAS Standard Inflatable LSA. The list of products for which the station is authorised to service is only indicative and may change between annual MCA inspections. Its the responsibility of the vessel owner / operator to ensure that SOLAS Inflatable LSA is serviced at a competent, approved servicing station which:-

  • is authorised to service the particular product make/type,
  • is accepted by the MCA which demonstrates compliance with IMO Res. A.761(18) to maintain proper servicing facilities,
  • uses only properly trained personnel (evidence of personnel authorisation certification by the original Equipment Manufacturer).

The operation and maintenance manual will also include a list of authorised service station where the ship operator can request relevant services.

Further details are contained in MGN 548 (M+F) Inflatable SOLAS certificated liferafts, lifejackets, marine evacuation systems and repair of inflated rescue boats.

Published 1 May 2014
Last updated 27 July 2023 +show all updates
  1. Latest version added

  2. This list of contact details for Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) approved service stations has been withdrawn, as it is out of date.

  3. Updated Database with three new entries 24 August 2022

  4. Updated version for July 2022 - no significant changes

  5. Updated version for June 2022

  6. Updated service station database for May 2022.

  7. Updated version for April 2022

  8. Updated format for March 2022

  9. Updated - February 2022 - two survey certificate changes

  10. Updated - January 2022

  11. Updated version for December 2021 - two certificate changes

  12. The document has been updated with slight changes

  13. Updated version added for October 2021

  14. The database has been updated for September 2021

  15. Updated version for August 2021

  16. July 2021 version has been updated

  17. LSA has been updated 23/06/2021

  18. Updated version 20 May 2021

  19. Updated version to reflect recent certificate changes.

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