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Guidance: Approved service stations for SOLAS certificated inflatable life rafts, lifeboats and life jackets

Maritime Coastguard Agency

November 23
10:35 2023

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This database lists MCA accepted (UK approved) service stations of SOLAS Standard Inflatable Life Saving Appliances (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 (OEM).

The operation and maintenance manual will also include a list of authorised service stations 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 23 November 2023 +show all updates
  1. Uploaded updated version for November 2023

  2. Updated LSA list uploaded for October 2023

  3. Updated version - Viking Lifesaving - Norfolk inspection dates added.

  4. Uploaded updated Lifeboat service station database for August 2023

  5. Latest version added

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 This list of contact details for Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) approved service stations has been withdrawn, as it is out of date.

  7. Updated Database with three new entries 24 August 2022

  8. Updated version for July 2022 - no significant changes

  9. Updated version for June 2022

  10. Updated service station database for May 2022.

  11. Updated version for April 2022

  12. Updated format for March 2022

  13. Updated - February 2022 - two survey certificate changes

  14. Updated - January 2022

  15. Updated version for December 2021 - two certificate changes

  16. The document has been updated with slight changes

  17. Updated version added for October 2021

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