Guidance

Approved service stations for SOLAS certificated inflatable life rafts, boatslifeboats and life jackets

Current approved UK service stations for SOLAS certificated inflatable life saving equipment.appliances (LSA)

From:
Maritime and Coastguard Agency
Published
1 May 2014
Last updated
2725 JulyAugust 2023 — See all updates

Documents

Lifeboat service station database

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Details

This database lists MCA accepted (UK approved) service stations of SOLAS Standard Inflatable LSA. 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. It’s the responsibility of the vessel owner / operator to ensure that SOLAS Inflatable LSA is serviced at a competent, approved servicing station which:-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 originalOriginal Equipment Manufacturer).Manufacturer (OEM).

The operation and maintenance manual will also include a list of authorised service stationstations 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 2725 JulyAugust 2023 + show all updates

  1. Uploaded updated Lifeboat service station database for August 2023

  2. Latest version added

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 This list of contact details for Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) approved service stations has been withdrawn, as it is out of date.

  4. Updated Database with three new entries 24 August 2022

  5. Updated version for July 2022 - no significant changes

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  8. Updated version for April 2022

  9. Updated format for March 2022

  10. Updated - February 2022 - two survey certificate changes

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  14. Updated version added for October 2021

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  18. LSA has been updated 23/06/2021

  19. Updated version 20 May 2021

  20. Updated version to reflect recent certificate changes.

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  22. New version update for February 2021

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  24. Updated version - December 2020

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

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