Lifeboat Maintenance

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As with any piece of machinery, lifeboat maintenance is very important. It is estimated that there are tens of thousands of vessels that sink annually. Unfortunately, not all of these maritime disasters can be prevented, and in that case, you have to be prepared for the worst. Every modern vessel is now equipped with some form of lifeboat. In the event of an emergency these lifeboats can save lives, but if you do not keep your lifeboat maintained, ...

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Lifeboat Testing

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The testing of a lifeboat involves various phases. This includes the general and the pre-approval phases.

  • General

In this phase of testing, the Coast Guard Marine Inspectors are posted at different places in the factor where the lifeboats and its components are built. The lifeboats are inspected at every stage during the building process. This is to ensure that the boats are built as per the approved plan and ...

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Lifeboat Inspection

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One of the most important safety devices on any ship is a lifeboat; so it is no wonder that a lifeboat inspection would be important too. No matter what kind of ship you are on, if one of the many worst-case scenarios occurs, you want to be able to get off the ship safely and be somewhere safe until you are rescued. A lifeboat gives you the comfort in knowing that you have a safe place during a worst case ...

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Lifeboat Equipments – Essentials for Safety

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When you wish to spend your time on water, then boating can be the best option to cradle in the middle of a lake, river or sea with access to various modern amenities right on board. Although your boat can be your floating abode that offers you with unlimited access to the beauty of water while making you feel comfortable, outfitting your boat with most essential equipments can make your ride even more luxurious and safe.

  • Why Lifeboat Equipments are Important?

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