What life saving appliances servicing covers in Sri Lanka
LSA servicing is not only about keeping certificates valid. It is about checking whether the equipment will actually work for your crew in the conditions they sail in.
Items usually included in LSA work
- Lifeboats, rescue boats and their launching appliances
- Life rafts and related release systems, where local service is available
- Lifejackets, lifebuoys and associated lights and lines
- Basic checks on markings, instructions and access to LSA stations
For a service overview, see the life saving appliances Sri Lanka page .
Why documentation and approvals matter for LSA
LSA work sits under SOLAS and Class rules. It is important that service is done by the right type of provider and that records are clear for future inspections.
- Some items require maker approved or Class approved service stations
- Certificates and reports must match the equipment type and serial numbers
- Changing makers or service providers may need approval from your technical team
- Good records help you explain past work when inspectors ask questions later
Information to include when you plan LSA servicing in Sri Lanka
LSA jobs touch safety and compliance, so small details matter. A short but complete briefing will make planning smoother for everyone involved.
Simple way to brief us for LSA work
Send the LSA list from your safety management system, copies of current certificates, preferred service window in Colombo, Galle or Hambantota, and any instructions from your office about which service stations to use or avoid.
Helpful details for your first enquiry
- Vessel name, IMO and current flag and Class
- Equipment list with maker, type and capacity where relevant
- Due dates for annual or five yearly tests and inspections
- Port, ETA, ETD and realistic access to boats and stations during the call
Connecting LSA servicing with drills and crew practice
Good LSA work is not only technical. It also gives crews confidence that the equipment they use in drills will behave the same way in a real emergency.
- Service visits can be planned around drills so crews see equipment in use
- Simple advice can be given on stowage, access and minor improvements
- Findings from service can be shared with your safety officers ashore
- Any limitations or temporary measures can be explained to the crew on site
Where new or replacement items are needed, this links directly with marine safety products supply in Sri Lanka.
How Arc Ship supports LSA work in Sri Lankan ports
Our role is to join your safety expectations with practical options at the ports your vessels actually visit in Sri Lanka.
- Coordination with service stations that fit your maker and approval needs
- Basic pre checks so LSA equipment can be accessed quickly on arrival
- Support with combining LSA work and other safety or technical jobs
- Help with collecting reports and certificates in a format your office prefers
To discuss upcoming LSA work, contact us via the Arc Ship Sri Lanka hub, email srilanka@arcship.ae, or WhatsApp +94 75 998 8994.