Ship Safety Inspections in Canada
Ensuring maritime safety is essential for the protection of lives, assets, and the environment. In Canada, strict regulations and global standards demand comprehensive ship safety inspections and reliable technical services. Whether docked at port or navigating international waters, vessels must undergo routine and emergency assessments to comply with national and international maritime codes.
Comprehensive Marine Safety Services in Canada
Shipowners and operators in Canada can benefit from a full range of marine safety services designed to enhance vessel efficiency, ensure compliance, and minimize downtime. These services include:
🔧 Inspection of Life Saving Appliances (LSA)
- Annual and five-yearly inspections of Lifeboats and Liferafts
- Release gear inspections and overhauls
- Onboard load tests, hook release tests, and davit servicing
- Certification in line with SOLAS and Class requirements
🔥 Inspection of Fire Fighting Appliances (FFA)
- Portable and fixed fire extinguisher servicing
- Fire suppression systems: Foam, CO₂, Dry Powder, and Water Mist
- Fire detection system checks
- Hydrostatic testing, refilling, and recertification
📟 Automation & Calibration Services
- Calibration of pressure, temperature, and flow sensors
- Alarm system inspections and troubleshooting
- Control system programming and functional tests
- Compliance with ISO/IEC standards
🏗️ Load Testing
- Load testing of cranes, lifeboats, winches, davits, and lifting gears
- Use of water bags and certified testing weights
- Issuance of load test certificates approved by major Class societies
⚙️ Hydraulic & Lifting Equipment Services
- Installation and servicing of cranes and winches
- Hydraulic power unit (HPU) maintenance and upgrades
- Custom hydraulic system retrofitting and refurbishments
- Cylinder repairs and replacements
- Hose testing, flushing, and 24/7 emergency hose repair services
🔩 Marine Hydraulic Projects
- Turnkey execution of marine hydraulic systems
- System diagnostics and component replacement
- Alignment, pressure testing, and flushing
- Equipment commissioning and documentation
🔌 Navigation & Communication Systems
- Installation and calibration of radar, AIS, GPS, and echo sounders
- Annual GMDSS inspections and radio surveys
- Bridge equipment repairs and spare parts supply
🛠️ Marine Supply
- Delivery of OEM spare parts and consumables
- Certified fire hoses, nozzles, SCBA/EEBD, immersion suits
- Signage, pyrotechnics, and marine safety gear
- LSA and FFA kits customized to flag and Class requirements
Scope of Marine Services in Canada
Our team of certified technicians and marine inspectors delivers end-to-end solutions across Canadian ports and offshore sites. Our service offerings include:
Hull Integrity & Structural Surveys
- Hull Gauging – Ultrasonic Thickness Measurement (UTM)
- ESP Hull Gauging – Enhanced Survey Programme for class renewal
- Non-Destructive Examination (NDE) – UT, MPI, and other certified methods
- Remote Inspection Techniques (RIT) – Drone, robotic crawler & camera-based inspections
- In-Water Survey (IWS) – Underwater hull inspection without dry docking
Marine Safety & Life-Saving Appliances (LSA)
- Fire Extinguishing Systems – Inspection, hydrotesting & refilling
- Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) – Calibration, refilling, testing
- Lifeboats, Rescue Boats & Launching Gear – Maintenance, overhaul, operational testing
- Inflatable Life Saving Appliances – Liferafts, lifejackets & immersion suits servicing
Electronic & Communication Equipment
- Automatic Identification Systems (AIS) – Inspection, performance testing, and repairs
- Voyage Data Recorder (VDR) – Annual performance tests and battery replacement
- EPIRB Shore-Based Maintenance – Programming, battery replacement & testing
- Radio Communication Equipment – GMDSS radios, Inmarsat, NAVTEX & VHF servicing
Environmental & Condition-Based Monitoring
- Biological Testing of Ballast Water Management Systems – IMO D2 commissioning testing
- Condition Monitoring – Vibration analysis, thermal imaging, oil analysis
- Underwater Noise Measurement – IMO & environmental compliance surveys
General Marine Inspection & Maintenance
- Inspection & Maintenance Services – Turnkey solutions for machinery, firefighting, navigation, and safety systems
- Shore-Based Support – Logistics, certification management, and spare parts sourcing
Certified & Class-Approved Technicians
All services are carried out by trained professionals certified under international maritime organizations and Class approvals. Technicians are equipped to inspect, repair, and certify vessels according to SOLAS, IMO, and local Canadian marine authority regulations.
Serving Ports Across Canada
From Vancouver and Montreal to Halifax and St. John’s, these safety inspection and technical services are accessible across all major Canadian ports. Rapid mobilization ensures timely attendance for port stays, drydocking, or voyage-based inspections.
Ports Covered in Canada
We provide a full range of marine safety, inspection, servicing, and certification services across Canada at all major and regional ports, including:
Atlantic & Newfoundland & Labrador:
Argentia, Arnold’s Cove, Arviat, Baie‑Comeau, Baie‑Verte, Bay Bulls, Bay Roberts, Bodden (Charlotte), Bonavista, Canso, Catalina, Change Islands, Corner Brook, Country Harbour, Cow Head, Dalhousie, Deer Island, Dorchester, Fogo, Fort Frances, Goose Bay, Grand Bank, Harbour Breton, Harbour Grace, Hebron, Hibernia (offshore), Holyrood, Marystown, North Sydney, Ramea, Saint Anthony, Sydney NS, St. John’s
Quebec & Gulf Region:
Becancour, Blanc‑Sablon, Cap‑Chat, Contrecoeur, Gaspé, Gros‑Cacouna, Les Escoumins, Les Mé‑chins, Matane, Pointe‑au‑Pic, Pointe‑Noire, Pointe‑aux‑Trembles, Rimouski, Rivière‑du‑Loup, Saguenay, Sept‑Îles, Tadoussac, Valleyfield, Yamachiche
Ontario & Great Lakes:
Bala, Bowmanville, Brockville, Galt, Goderich, Leamington, Little Current, Marathon, Nanticoke, Oakville, Parry Sound, Port Colborne, Port Dover, Port Elgin, Port Weller, Prescott, Sarnia, Sault Ste Marie, Thorold, Three Rivers (Trois‑Rivières), Toronto
BC & Western Canada:
Bella Coola, Blacks Harbour (NB?), Burnside, Canaport, Esquimalt, Fraser River docks, Fraser–Surrey, Ganges, Kitimat, Nanaimo, Nelson, New Westminster, North Bend, Ocean Falls, Oliver, Port Alberni, Port Hardy, Port McNeill, Port Mellon, Port Moody/Vancouver, Queen Charlotte (Haida Gwaii), Roberts Bank, Squamish, Steveston, Stewart, Ucluelet, Victoria
Northern & Arctic Regions:
Arctic Bay, Baker Lake, Cambridge Bay, Deception Bay, Duncan Bay, Emerald Park, Gjoa Haven, Grise Fiord, Milne Inlet, Nain, Kovik Bay, Rankin Inlet, Resolute Bay, Tuktoyaktuk, Whale Cove
Additional Strategic Locations:
Blacks Harbour, Borden, Britt, Bull Arm, Burgeo, Burin, Cambridge Bay, Cap‑Chat, Cardinal, Clearwater, Come‑By‑Chance, Covasco, Canso, Dorchester, Etang‑du‑Nord, Fall River, Forestville, Imperial, Kovik Bay, L’Anse‑a‑Beaufils, Lac La Biche, Lac‑Drolet, Lomond, Long Pond, Lower Cove, Mission, Montreal, Nain, Odessa, Oka, Port‑Alfred, Port‑au‑Port, Port‑aux‑Basques, Port‑Cartier, Port‑Daniél, Port‑Tupper, Port Hawkesbury, Port Hope, Prince Rupert, Prospect, Queen Charlotte, Rankin Inlet, Riviere‑du‑Loup, Saguenay, Saint‑André‑Est, Saint‑Anne‑de‑Kent, Saint‑Tite, Sausis, Souris, Walton, Whiffen Head, Yamachiche, Yarmouth
Why Regular Ship Safety Inspections Matter ?
Routine inspections are not just regulatory requirements—they help reduce the risk of onboard emergencies, extend the lifespan of safety systems, and ensure crew readiness. Inspections also prevent non-compliance penalties and port state detentions.
Ensure Your Vessel Is Always Compliant and Voyage-Ready
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