Liferaft service & maintenance
Maintenance, testing and certification of inflatable liferafts to international standards.
Knowing what's inside the canister.
Inflatable liferafts sit folded inside a canister on deck and only open when they are needed. If the inflation system, valves, fabric, seams and emergency pack are not checked regularly, a problem is only discovered at sea.
At Celiksan we carry out maintenance, testing and certification of liferafts — the most critical element of safety at sea — to international standards, and we support the supply of liferaft equipment and pyrotechnics.
- Inflation and pressure-holding tests
- Inspection of fabric, seams, tubes and valves
- Weight check of the gas cylinder and refilling when needed
- Emergency pack: expiry checks of pyrotechnics, first aid, water and food rations
- Inspection of the hydrostatic release unit (HRU) and its connections
- Labelling and certification after service
Liferaft service intervals.
Liferaft servicing follows intervals set by international rules. Check the date of the last service on the raft's label and certificate so you don't miss it.
- SOLAS III/20.812 monthsInflatable liferafts are serviced at intervals not exceeding 12 months at an approved servicing station; the Administration may extend this to 17 months.
- SOLAS III/20.9HRUHydrostatic release units are also serviced at intervals not exceeding 12 months; disposable units are replaced at their expiry date.
- A.761(18)IMO resolutionIMO recommendation on the approval of liferaft servicing stations and servicing procedures.
- LSA CodeConstruction & equipmentTechnical requirements for liferaft construction, equipment and the contents of the emergency pack.
About liferaft service.
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How often should a liferaft be serviced?
Under SOLAS III/20.8, inflatable liferafts must be serviced at intervals not exceeding 12 months. In some cases the Administration may extend this to 17 months. The date of the last service is shown on the raft's label and certificate.
When should the hydrostatic release unit (HRU) be replaced?
Serviceable units are serviced at intervals not exceeding 12 months. Disposable units are replaced with a new one at the expiry date printed on them.
What information do you need for a quote?
The make and model of the raft, its capacity, serial number, date of last service, the vessel name and the port where the vessel is. A photo of the label helps too.
Can I buy liferaft equipment separately?
Yes. We help with the supply of liferaft equipment and pyrotechnics. Ask us about your needs and stock on WhatsApp.