Liferaft Servicing.
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In an emergency at sea, your liferaft is your last line of defence. Regular liferaft servicing isn’t just a recommendation, it’s essential for safety, compliance, and peace of mind. At Suffolk Marine Safety, we offer professional liferaft service and life raft recertification, helping you stay prepared, wherever the tide takes you.
Our experienced and committed inhouse team of Liferaft servicing experts, perform the highest level of servcing details that include:
Please note that any parts, consumables (such as flares), cylinder testing and any labour required for repairs are not included in the quoted price.
Why Liferaft Servicing Matters.
Safety First.
Liferafts naturally degrade over time due to environmental exposure and material ageing. Professional servicing ensures every component is inspected, tested, and certified to perform when it matters most. As an MCA UK Approved Service, we conduct thorough checks to the manufacturer’s exact specifications. Regular servicing ensures your raft inflates as it should and contains the correct, in-date safety equipment—vital in a real emergency.
Compliance and Insurance.
In the UK, liferaft servicing isn’t just recommended, it’s often required by maritime regulations and insurance policies. Both private boat owners and commercial shipping operators must have documented proof of regular servicing to stay compliant. Keeping your liferaft service records up to date not only ensures compliance with maritime regulations but also helps maintain the validity of your insurance should you ever need to make a claim.
Long-Term Cost Effectiveness.
Skipping scheduled liferaft servicing and maintenance might save a little in the short term, but it can lead to much higher costs down the line. Small issues left unchecked often turn into expensive repairs or even force you to replace the liferaft unexpectedly. Regular servicing is far more cost-effective in the long run; it extends your liferaft’s lifespan and ensures it’s reliable when you need it most, helping you avoid nasty surprises at critical moments.
Liferaft servicing
6 Signs Your Liferaft Needs Servicing
Manufacturer’s servicing schedule
Even without visible issues, regular servicing is required to maintain compliance as specified by the manufacturer.
Corroded metal parts
Internal moisture or ageing can weaken essential components.
Expired service sticker
Your liferaft is overdue for its scheduled professional service.
Out-of-date emergency supplies
Items like flares, rations, or first aid kits may no longer be safe or legal.
Visibile wear and tear
Dents, broken seals, or unusual odours from the container signal degradation.
Cracked or faded outer casing
Damage for UV rays, salt, or long-term exposure – a sign your raft needs review.
Liferaft Manufacturers and Brands We Service
We stock and service a large range of quality liferafts from the leading liferaft manufacturers.
For added convenience, we offer designated collection points for liferaft servicing and hire across the UK.
You can arrange for your liferaft or safety equipment to be picked up from a nearby partner location (such as a local marina), so you don’t have to travel far. After servicing, we’ll deliver your equipment back to you or have it ready for pick-up at the drop-off point. Our network of collection locations makes the whole process easy and hassle-free, wherever you are.
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