Guidance

Approved service stations for life rafts, boats and life jackets

Current approved UK service stations for life saving equipment.

From:
Maritime and Coastguard Agency
Published
1 May 2014
Last updated
1127 OctoberJuly 20222023 — See all updates

Documents

Approved

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Ref: life07.23

PDF, rafts,162 boatsKB, and1 life jackets

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Details

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. It’s 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 1127 OctoberJuly 20222023 + 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 This list of contact details for Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) approved service stations has been withdrawn, as it is out of date.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.

  20. Updated version for March 2021

  21. New version update for February 2021

  22. New updated version

  23. Updated version - December 2020

  24. Updated version for November 2020

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  26. updated version of liferaft service stations

  27. Updated list of Approved service stations for liferafts, boats and life jackets

  28. Uploaded revised list of approved stations

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  32. The approved service stations database for life rafts, boats and life jackets has been updated.

  33. A new edition has been added

  34. Latest database added - 14/02/2020

  35. Uploaded new version of the database

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  37. please note the service station of lifejackets, has been updated for November 2019

  38. October edition uploaded

  39. September version of the database updated

  40. Updated to August 2019

  41. Edited title of link as requested by D Wagstaff

  42. Updated service station details

  43. Updated to December version

  44. Updated Database

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  46. Updated to 22/8/18 version of the pdf.

  47. August edition uploaded

  48. Database wholly revised.

  49. Removed attachment for maintenance.

  50. Updated Excel document added

  51. The liferaft service station database has been updated.

  52. Original document has been amended

  53. Updated spreadsheet

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  60. Up to date list as of 23 December 2016

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  92. Update Approved service stations for liferafts, boats and lifejackets 01 June 2015

  93. Updated version uploaded

  94. Updated for list for 24 March 2015

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  96. Report Date - 16 March 2015

  97. Latest list added 12 March 2015

  98. Updated for latest approved service station list 6 March 2015

  99. Updated for current service station list

  100. Updated to August 2014 revision of Approved service stations for liferafts, boats and life jackets list

  101. First published.