A lifeboat and davit inspection verifies structural, mechanical and operational integrity of boats, davits, winches and release gear so the vessel remains class/flag compliant and PSC-ready. We operate across the Baltics, Nordics and North Sea (Klaipėda, Riga, Tallinn, Gdańsk/Gdynia, Copenhagen, Bergen, Aberdeen, Rotterdam, Hamburg) and issue class-accepted documentation the same day.

Annual scope (typical): general condition; foundations and fasteners; davit arms, pedestals and bearings; wire/falls visual checks, reeving and lubrication; sheaves condition and alignment; winch drive and controls; brake performance and adjustment; release gear functional checks and safe reset; boat hooks, gripes and securing arrangements; communications and lighting; signage and inventory; test-runs for lowering/recovery with crew.

Five-year scope (typical): items above plus selected dismantling, detailed measurements, NDT where required, brake performance verification and proof-load using certified water bags and load cells with class/flag witnessing as applicable. Any rectification completed on board is recorded with references; items requiring parts are closed under NCR/CAR with traceable follow-up.

Release mechanisms: on-load/off-load tests are performed with controlled loads, synchronization checks, interlocks validation and documented reset confirmation in line with maker manuals and class guidance.

Deliverables: inspection report, certificates with serials, load-test sheets, calibration refs and photo log, aligned with RINA/DNV/BV/ABS/LR acceptance to avoid rework.

Action: Share vessel details, last LSA certificates and the port/time window (Baltics/Nordics/North Sea). We’ll schedule surveyor/witnessing and lifeboat and davit inspection if needed and return a scope-aligned quotation within 24 h.

Docs:
— IMO MSC.402(96) — provider requirements and service scope
— SOLAS Ch. III/20 — operational readiness, inspections and records
— MSC.1/Circ.1206/Rev.1 — guidance on maintenance and thorough examination

See:
— LSA inspections
— Davit load testing
— Coverage and ports in Baltics/Nordics/North Sea