Lifeboat and FFE inspection in Baltic ports is a mandatory part of every vessel’s compliance under IMO and SOLAS requirements.
Across Klaipėda, Riga, Tallinn, Gdynia, Hamburg, and Rotterdam, OJ Safety provides fully approved, class-recognized services — ensuring that every inspection and certificate is valid under both flag and class approval systems.

Flag Administrations — The Legal Core of Maritime Safety

Each vessel sails under a specific flag state — Lithuania, Cyprus, Panama, Liberia, or the Marshall Islands — which enforces IMO conventions such as SOLAS, MARPOL, and the ISM Code.
In practice, flags rarely carry out inspections directly. Instead, they delegate this responsibility to classification societies acting as Recognized Organizations (ROs).
This guarantees that a lifeboat or FFE inspection in Baltic ports follows the same global standard as one performed in Singapore or Dubai.

Classification Societies — Technical Guardians of Compliance

Major societies such as RINA, DNV, Bureau Veritas (BV), ABS, and Lloyd’s Register (LR) perform audits, inspections, and certifications under IMO MSC.402(96).
When OJ Safety completes a lifeboat FFE inspection in Klaipėda or Riga, the resulting certificate is immediately recognized by both flag and class — ensuring compliance and avoiding redundant re-approvals.
In other words, a report issued in Klaipėda is equally valid in Rotterdam, Hamburg, or Limassol.

IMO MSC.402(96) — The Global Framework for LSA Inspections

Adopted in 2019, IMO Resolution MSC.402(96) unified all lifeboat and davit inspection requirements globally.
It defines who may perform these inspections — only service providers approved by both flag administration and classification society.

Each authorized company must:

• Hold valid approval from at least one recognized class (e.g., RINA).

• Employ technicians certified under MSC.402(96).

• Operate under a documented ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System.

• Maintain traceable calibration records for all testing equipment.

Without these approvals, even a technically correct inspection can be rejected by authorities.

OJ Safety — RINA Approved and Globally Recognized

OJ Safety successfully passed full audit and technical verification by RINA, confirming compliance with MSC.402(96) and ISO 9001.
The approval process included:

1. Review of quality manuals and service procedures.

2. Verification of technician qualifications.

3. Audit of calibration tools and equipment.

4. Witnessed onboard inspection of lifeboat and FFE systems.

Today, OJ Safety is RINA-approved and recognized under Lithuanian, Cypriot, Liberian, and Panamanian flags — ensuring that all certificates carry global validity.

Flag Recognition Across the Baltic and Beyond

European flags such as Lithuania, Cyprus, and Norway automatically recognize RINA-approved service providers.
Open registries — Panama, Liberia, and the Marshall Islands — also accept OJ Safety’s documentation under bilateral agreements.
This means a lifeboat or FFE inspection in Klaipėda, Riga, or Gdynia holds the same authority in Esbjerg, Marseille, or Dubai.

Extending to FFE Inspections — Firefighting Systems

Under IMO MSC.1/Circ.1432 and MSC.1/Circ.1318, firefighting systems are also subject to class and flag approval.
OJ Safety’s FFE inspections include:

• CO₂ and foam system checks,

• Dry-powder and water-mist testing,

• Portable extinguisher inspection,

• Full calibration and traceability documentation.

All inspection reports include RINA approval references, making them valid across Baltic ports and recognized by DNV, BV, ABS, and LR.

Documentation That Ensures Acceptance

In maritime safety, documentation equals compliance.
Each OJ Safety report includes:

• Class and flag approval references,

• Technician name and MSC.402(96) certificate number,

• Calibration traceability,

• ISO 9001:2015 references.

This structure ensures that every inspection is instantly accepted during PSC checks in Hamburg, Rotterdam, Limassol, or Singapore.

Why Shipowners Choose OJ Safety

By working with an authorized, class-approved provider such as OJ Safety, shipowners ensure that:

• Every lifeboat FFE inspection in Baltic ports meets flag and class standards,

• Certificates are globally recognized,

• Off-hire risks are minimized,

• Compliance remains traceable and transparent.

Key Takeaway

Flag and class approvals are not bureaucracy — they are the foundation of trust in global maritime safety.
With RINA approval, ISO 9001 certification, and alignment with DNV, BV, ABS, and Lloyd’s Register,
OJ Safety delivers certified lifeboat and FFE inspection services across Baltic ports — Klaipėda, Riga, Tallinn, Gdynia, Copenhagen, and beyond.

Learn more about our accreditations here.