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LSA & Firefighting Equipment Inspection Support

Lifeboat, liferaft, or firefighting equipment inspection due? Independent surveyor attendance and technical support to ensure compliance with SOLAS and LSA Code requirements.

Scope of Services

Firefighting Equipment

  • Portable extinguishers inspection
  • Fixed systems (CO₂, foam, water mist)
  • SCBA & EEBD inspection
  • Foam analysis & verification

Liferaft Servicing

  • Periodic servicing coordination
  • Inflation & pressure testing
  • Replacement of life-limited items
  • Certification follow-up

Lifeboats & Davits

  • Annual inspections
  • 5-year load testing support
  • Release gear inspection
  • Launching system verification

Equipment Covered

Our technical oversight ensures that all mandatory firefighting systems and lifesaving appliances remain compliant with IMO and SOLAS standards.

  • CO₂ / Foam / Dry Chemical Systems
  • Fire Extinguishers (Portable & Wheeled)
  • SCBA & EEBD
  • Liferafts & Lifeboats
  • Life Jackets & Life Buoys
  • HRUs & Pyrotechnics
  • Food & Water Rations
  • Medical Oxygen Equipment
PAMS Pacific Admiralty Maritime Services
  • Service Reports: Detailed documentation of all inspections performed.
  • Certification Management: Ensuring all safety certificates are valid and updated.
  • Deficiency Reports: Immediate notification of any equipment that fails to meet standards.
  • Maintenance Planning: Guidance on upcoming service dates to prevent expired gear.

PAMS Pacific Admiralty Maritime Services acts as the owner’s technical representative for all LSA/FFE regulatory requirements. We provide expert oversight of annual and 5-year safety surveys, ensuring that service providers adhere to IMO MSC.402(96) standards and that all certification and testing documentation is technically accurate before your next PSC inspection. We provide the independent verification you need to avoid operational delays.

LSA & Firefighting Equipment FAQ

What does LSA support include?

Comprehensive inspection attendance, testing verification, and compliance reporting. As a MARINA Accredited firm, we ensure all equipment meets SOLAS and Flag State requirements.

Can you attend lifeboat inspections?

Yes. We provide technical oversight for annual and five-year inspections, including mandatory load testing observation and launching appliance verification.

Do you arrange liferaft servicing?

Yes. We coordinate servicing with approved stations, verifying certification and ensuring all work aligns with strict international regulatory standards.

How quickly can you respond?

We prioritize LSA requests as they are "no-go" items for departure. We typically respond within hours, depending on vessel location and requirement urgency.

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