Guidance

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

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

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This database lists MCA accepted (UK approved) service stations of SOLAS Standard Inflatable 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:

  • 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 Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM).

The operation and maintenance manual will also include a list of authorised service stations 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.

Updates to this page

Published 1 May 2014
Last updated 15 May 2024 + show all updates
  1. New version of xls database uploaded.

  2. Updated CSV attachment and added a tagged PDF version.

  3. Uploaded updated version for March 2024

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  7. Updated version uploaded to include Star International Service Station

  8. Uploaded updated version for November 2023

  9. Updated LSA list uploaded for October 2023

  10. Updated version - Viking Lifesaving - Norfolk inspection dates added.

  11. Uploaded updated Lifeboat service station database for August 2023

  12. Latest version added

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 This list of contact details for Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) approved service stations has been withdrawn, as it is out of date.

  14. Updated Database with three new entries 24 August 2022

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

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