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Davit load testing Europe with lifeboat 110% SWL and winch brake inspection onboard a vessel in a Scandinavian North Sea port.

September 30, 2026

Davit & Lifeboat Load Testing in European Ports: 110% SWL, Brake Tests, Class Witness and Certification

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World Maritime Day 2026 celebrating seafarers, maritime safety and safer vessel operations with OJ Safety

September 24, 2026

World Maritime Day 2026: From Policy to Practice in Real Maritime Safety

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Marine technician inspecting an enclosed lifeboat and davit system onboard a cargo vessel in a North Sea port, representing MSC.402(96) LSA inspection and lifeboat servicing in Europe.

September 23, 2026

MSC.402(96) Lifeboat Inspection in Europe: Annual, Five-Year, Authorization and Class Requirements

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Marine fire safety inspection onboard a cargo vessel in a European port, with fire main, hydrant and hose operational testing for FFE, SOLAS and Port State Control readiness.

September 16, 2026

PSC Fire Safety Inspection: 15 Checks That Commonly Lead to Deficiencies or Detention

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OJ Safety marine technician conducting lifeboat and davit checks during RightShip RISQ 3.2 vessel inspection preparation in a European port, supporting LSA, FFE and maritime safety readiness across Europe.

September 9, 2026

RightShip Inspection Preparation: Practical RISQ 3.2 Guide for Shipowners and Vessel Managers

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Marine safety technician onboard a commercial vessel with lifeboat and davit system, representing LSA and FFE inspection services for vessels operating across Baltic, North Sea and European ports.

August 18, 2026

LSA & FFE Inspection Services in Europe: Lifeboat, Davit and Fire Safety Support by Port

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SCBA breathing apparatus inspection and compressed air cylinder pressure check on board a commercial vessel. Marine safety technician inspecting self-contained breathing apparatus, air cylinder pressure gauge, regulator, face mask, and emergency firefighting equipment in compliance with SOLAS and IMO requirements.

June 15, 2026

SCBA & EEBD Inspection: Why Sets Get Rejected at Audit

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Port call planning for annual LSA and FFE inspections in a major European commercial port with cargo vessel alongside berth, cranes, logistics infrastructure, and marine safety service operations across Baltic, Nordic, and North Sea ports.

June 8, 2026

Port Call Planning for Annuals: Choosing the Right Port Without Paying Twice

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Seafarers testing the fire main and emergency fire pump with two water jets during a PSC readiness check on a ship deck

May 27, 2026

Fire Main & Emergency Fire Pump: The 10-Minute Test That Saves You at PSC

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Davit brake hold no drift test with load cell, timer and reference marker on wire rope, ship deck inspection MSC 402

May 6, 2026

Davit Brake Hold: How to Prove “No Drift” Without Arguments

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