OJ SAFETY STRENGTHENS ITS BALTIC PRESENCE THROUGH STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP WITH LZK LATVIA

OJ SAFETY STRENGTHENS ITS BALTIC PRESENCE THROUGH STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP WITH LZK LATVIA

OJ SAFETY STRENGTHENS ITS BALTIC PRESENCE THROUGH STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP WITH LZK LATVIA

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Lifeboat and FFE inspections in Latvia and across Baltic ports are now performed under a new cooperation between OJ Safety and LZK Latvia, bringing together RINA-approved expertise and regional experience in compliance with IMO MSC.402(96) and ISO 9001:2015 standards.

This partnership strengthens inspection capabilities across Riga, Ventspils, Liepāja, and Klaipėda, ensuring that shipowners operating in the Baltic Sea region receive fully recognized and class-approved services for both lifeboats and firefighting equipment (FFE).

Why This Cooperation Matters

By combining technical capacity and local presence, OJ Safety and LZK Latvia now provide seamless coverage for lifeboat and firefighting inspections throughout Latvia and neighboring Baltic ports.
All inspections comply with RINA, DNV, BV, ABS, and Lloyd’s Register approval requirements — ensuring every report is automatically recognized by flag and class without additional verification.

Each inspection includes:

  • Full functional testing of lifeboats, rescue boats, davits, and winches.

  • Verification of release mechanisms as per MSC.402(96).

  • Calibration-verified testing of CO₂, foam, and water-mist systems.

  • Documentation traceable to flag and class approval references.

Full Baltic Coverage

With operations expanding across Riga, Ventspils, Liepāja, and Klaipėda, OJ Safety and LZK Latvia ensure that every vessel calling at Baltic ports can receive fast, reliable, and flag-approved service.
From Latvia’s coast to Lithuania, Poland, Denmark, and Finland, our engineers are positioned to respond within hours — minimizing downtime and ensuring regulatory compliance.

This partnership represents a major step toward establishing a unified, Baltic-wide safety support network, focused on Lifeboat and FFE inspections Latvia Baltic vessels operating under both EU and open registries.

Global Recognition Through Class and Flag

Every certificate issued by OJ Safety × LZK Latvia is backed by:

  • RINA approval, recognized under IMO MSC.402(96).

  • Compliance with ISO 9001 Quality Management System.

  • Alignment with other class societies: DNV, BV, ABS, KR, LR, and ClassNK.

This ensures full acceptance of inspection reports during Port State Control checks in Riga, Klaipėda, Tallinn, Gdynia, or any other Baltic port.

Committed to Baltic Maritime Safety

Together, OJ Safety and LZK Latvia are setting a higher standard for Lifeboat and FFE inspections in Latvia and across the Baltic region, ensuring full technical compliance, operational reliability, and continuous support for shipowners and operators.

📍 Based in Klaipėda and Riga, we provide coverage across the Baltic Sea, North Sea, and Northern Europe, supporting vessel operators, managers, and shipyards that demand certified and reliable service partners.

Key Takeaway

When it comes to lifeboat and firefighting equipment inspections in Latvia and Baltic ports, the OJ Safety × LZK partnership offers a single, fully approved, and regionally based solution.
From Riga to Klaipėda, every inspection meets international standards — with speed, reliability, and the confidence of class and flag recognition.