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Marine safety services. Inspection, maintenance, equipment and SOLAS support, coordinated at ports worldwide.

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01 Anchor & Chain Cable Services Anchor and chain cable inspection, calibration, ranging, marking and renewal, plus windlass gypsy, chain stopper and chain locker checks at the vessel’s port. 02 Annual Safety Inspection Coordinated annual inspection and servicing of life-saving and fire-fighting appliances to prepare the vessel for its Safety Equipment survey and port State control. 03 Breathing Apparatus (SCBA/EEBD) Annual servicing, cylinder testing and recharging of fire-fighter SCBA and emergency escape breathing devices, plus breathing air compressor quality checks. 04 CO2 System Servicing Inspection, weighing, release testing and cylinder hydrostatic testing of fixed high and low-pressure CO2 fire-extinguishing systems to MSC.1/Circ.1318/Rev.1. 05 Calibration Services Calibration of marine instruments including gas detectors, pressure gauges, thermometers, pressure switches, torque tools and 15 ppm bilge alarms, with traceable certificates. 06 Compass Adjustment & Correction Magnetic compass adjustment and swing by qualified compass adjusters, with deviation card, bowl and binnacle inspection, and repair or replacement. 07 Davit & Launching Appliance Servicing Annual thorough examination, winch brake dynamic testing, five-year proof-load tests and fall renewal for lifeboat, rescue boat and liferaft davits. 08 EPIRB & SART Servicing Annual EPIRB testing, five-yearly shore-based maintenance, battery and hydrostatic release replacement, and SART or AIS-SART checks for SOLAS ships. 09 Electrical & Automation Services Marine electricians and automation engineers for fault finding, emergency power tests, insulation checks, alarm and control system repairs at the vessel’s port. 10 Equipment Rental Services Short-term hire of test weights and water bags, gas detectors, breathing apparatus, pumps, fans, staging and tools delivered to the vessel for surveys and repairs. 11 Fire Detection & Alarm Systems Testing, fault-finding and servicing of fixed fire detection and alarm systems, sample extraction smoke detection and manual call points on board ships. 12 Fire Extinguisher Servicing Annual servicing, recharging and 10-yearly hydrostatic testing of portable and wheeled marine fire extinguishers in line with IMO resolution A.951(23). 13 Fire Fighting Systems & Equipment Planned inspection, testing and servicing of shipboard fire-fighting systems and appliances to SOLAS chapter II-2, the FSS Code and MSC.1/Circ.1432. 14 Fire Suppression Systems Inspection, testing and servicing of fixed water-mist, sprinkler, clean agent, inert gas, local application, aerosol, powder and galley fire suppression systems. 15 Foam Fire Fighting System Inspection, flow testing and servicing of fixed foam systems, deck foam monitors, helideck foam and foam proportioners, excluding the foam concentrate lab test. 16 GMDSS & Radio Communication GMDSS radio survey support, testing, repair and shore-based maintenance for MF/HF, VHF DSC, satellite terminals, NAVTEX and survival craft radios. 17 Gas Detection Equipment Supply, calibration, bump testing and repair of portable and fixed gas detectors for enclosed space entry, tanker cargo areas and gas-fuelled ships. 18 Hydraulic Services Troubleshooting, overhaul, flushing and oil analysis for shipboard hydraulic systems, including steering gear, cranes, hatch covers, winches and watertight doors. 19 IMO Safety Signs & Markings Survey, supply and installation of IMO safety signs, escape route markings, photoluminescent signs, fire control plan symbols and SOLAS training posters. 20 Immersion & Survival Suit Inspection Inspection, air-pressure seam testing, zip and seal repair and certification of immersion suits and anti-exposure suits under SOLAS and MSC/Circ.1114. 21 Life Jacket Inspection & Reconditioning Annual servicing of inflatable lifejackets, inspection of foam lifejackets and renewal of lights, cylinders and reflective tape to SOLAS and LSA Code requirements. 22 Lifeboat Inspection & Servicing Annual and five-year lifeboat thorough examinations, release gear overhaul and operational testing by authorised service providers under SOLAS III/20 and MSC.402(96). 23 Liferaft Servicing & Inspection Annual liferaft servicing at approved servicing stations, including pressure tests, equipment renewal, HRU replacement and certificates under SOLAS III/20.8. 24 Load Testing & Proof Load Proof-load and overload testing of LSA davits and winches, provision cranes, lifting points and pad eyes using certified test weights, water bags and load cells. 25 Marine Evacuation System (MES) Annual servicing, rotational deployment and inspection of marine evacuation systems (chute and slide MES) at approved stations under SOLAS III/20.8. 26 Maritime Safety Training STCW basic and advanced safety training, refresher courses and onboard drills covering fire-fighting, survival craft, enclosed space entry and first aid. 27 Medical Equipment & First Aid Inspection, restocking and certification of ship’s medicine chests, first aid kits, medical oxygen and defibrillators to MLC 2006 and flag State scales. 28 Mooring Equipment Services Inspection and maintenance of mooring fittings, winches, lines and tails in line with SOLAS II-1/3-8, MSC.1/Circ.1620 and OCIMF MEG4, including brake testing. 29 Navigation Equipment Services Service, repair and annual testing of bridge navigation equipment including ECDIS, gyro compass, AIS, echo sounder, speed log, BNWAS and GNSS receivers. 30 Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) Certified NDT on board, including visual, magnetic particle, dye penetrant, ultrasonic and eddy current testing of welds, castings, shafts and lifting equipment. 31 Pressure & Hydrostatic Testing Hydrostatic and pneumatic pressure testing of shipboard piping, fire mains, hoses, pressure vessels and heat exchangers, with calibrated gauges and test certificates. 32 Propeller & Shaft Services Propeller inspection, polishing and repair, stern tube seal work, bearing weardown checks and tailshaft survey support under IACS UR Z21 at the vessel’s port. 33 Pyrotechnics & Distress Signals Supply and replacement of SOLAS rocket parachute flares, hand flares, smoke signals and line-throwing rockets, with expiry tracking and landing of expired pyrotechnics. 34 Radar Service & Repair Radar fault finding, repair, magnetron and scanner overhaul, performance checks and ARPA/ATA testing for X-band and S-band marine radar systems. 35 Rescue Boat Servicing Annual thorough examination, outboard and inboard engine checks, release gear testing and inflated boat repairs for rescue boats and fast rescue boats. 36 Safety Equipment Supply Supply and delivery to the vessel of approved life-saving and fire-fighting equipment, with MED wheel mark or USCG approval and the certificates flag and class expect. 37 Ship Repair & Maintenance Voyage repairs, afloat repairs and riding teams coordinated at the vessel’s port, from single-trade jobs to multi-discipline packages with class survey support. 38 Spare Parts Supply Genuine, OEM-equivalent and certified spare parts sourced and delivered to the vessel’s port, with documentation for class, critical equipment and IHM records. 39 Tank Cleaning Services Cargo, ballast, fuel and slop tank cleaning, gas freeing and residue removal by specialist crews, with atmosphere testing and waste disposal records for the port. 40 Underwater & Diving Services Class-approved in-water surveys (UWILD/IWS), hull cleaning, propeller polishing and underwater repairs by commercial diving teams at the vessel’s port. 41 VDR Service & Annual Performance Test Voyage data recorder annual performance testing, float-free capsule and beacon checks, sensor verification and repair for VDR and S-VDR systems. 42 Welding & Steel Work Class-standard welding and steel renewal for decks, bulkheads, pipes and fittings, with qualified welders, hot-work control and NDT for surveyor acceptance. 43 Winch & Deck Machinery Services Inspection, overhaul, brake testing and repair of windlasses, mooring winches, capstans and deck machinery, including hydraulic and electric drives and controls. 44 Lifting Appliances & Cargo Gear Certification Examination, proof-load testing, certification, and register support for shipboard lifting appliances and loose cargo gear. 45 Ultrasonic Thickness Measurement Class-oriented ultrasonic thickness measurement of hull structure, tanks, decks, and piping by qualified technicians. 46 Hatch Cover Ultrasonic Tightness Testing Non-destructive ultrasonic leak testing of cargo hatch covers, access hatches, doors, and sealing arrangements. 47 BWTS Servicing & D-2 Compliance Testing Ballast water treatment system troubleshooting, sensor calibration, sampling support, and D-2 commissioning testing. 48 Foam Concentrate Analysis Sampling and laboratory analysis of marine firefighting foam concentrates for condition, compatibility, and performance. 49 Gangway & Accommodation Ladder Inspection Inspection, operational testing, wire renewal support, and proof-load testing of means of embarkation and disembarkation. 50 Cylinder Hydrostatic Testing & Recharging Inspection, pressure testing, valve service, recharging, and certification of marine breathing and firefighting cylinders. 51 Oil Content Meter & Bilge Alarm Calibration Calibration and functional verification of 15 ppm oil content monitors, bilge alarms, recorders, and automatic stopping devices. 52 Marine Surveys & Consultancy Independent condition, on-hire, off-hire, pre-purchase, bunker, draft, damage, and technical marine surveys. 53 Fire Doors, Dampers & Structural Fire Protection Inspection, testing, repair, and documentation of fire doors, dampers, penetrations, insulation, and structural fire boundaries. 54 Cargo Securing & Lashing Inspection Inspection of cargo securing arrangements, lashing equipment, records, and Cargo Securing Manual compliance. 55 ISM, ISPS & MLC Audits and Pre-PSC Inspection Gap analysis, internal audits, and onboard readiness reviews for ISM, ISPS, MLC, SIRE 2.0, RightShip, and PSC inspections. 56 Marine Elevator & Lift Inspection Inspection, maintenance, safety-device testing, and load testing of shipboard passenger, service, and goods lifts. 57 Boiler & Economiser Servicing Inspection, burner and control service, cleaning, safety-valve support, and survey preparation for marine boilers and economisers. 58 Engine & Machinery Overhaul and Riding Squads Planned and voyage repair teams for main engines, auxiliary machinery, pumps, compressors, and engine-room systems. 59 Wire Rope & Rigging Services Inspection, supply, socketing, splicing, installation, lubrication, and certification of marine wire ropes and rigging. 60 HVAC & Refrigeration Services Troubleshooting, repair, leak testing, refrigerant recovery, commissioning, and maintenance of marine HVAC and refrigeration systems. 61 Pilot Ladder & Transfer Arrangements Inspection Inspection of pilot ladders, combination arrangements, winch reels, access points, lighting, stanchions, and associated records. 62 IHM Maintenance Inventory of Hazardous Materials maintenance, onboard surveys, evidence review, sampling coordination, and lifecycle updates. 63 Chemical & Gas-Tight Suit Inspection Inspection, leak and pressure testing, repair, and certification of chemical protective and gas-tight suits used onboard.

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