Ship Safety Inspections in Lithuania
Lithuania, with its strategic location along the Baltic Sea, plays a vital role in regional and international maritime logistics. As shipping traffic grows, the need for robust maritime safety measures and thorough ship inspections has become more critical than ever. Comprehensive marine safety services in Lithuania help ensure vessels comply with international standards, remain seaworthy, and operate efficiently without compromising crew safety or environmental regulations.
Why Ship Safety Inspections Matter
Ship safety inspections are not just regulatory checklists — they are essential for preventing accidents, reducing downtime, and safeguarding lives and cargo. Regular inspections guarantee compliance with international maritime laws such as SOLAS, MARPOL, and ISM Code, and they are often required by classification societies and port state control authorities.
Available Maritime Safety Services in Lithuania
Lithuania offers a full suite of professional maritime safety and inspection services tailored to commercial ships, offshore vessels, and port operations. These include:
✔️ Ship Safety Inspections
Routine and special inspections to assess vessel integrity, operational systems, and onboard safety equipment. This covers everything from navigation lights to structural safety and emergency procedures.
✔️ Firefighting Equipment (FFE) Inspection & Servicing
Regular testing and servicing of fire extinguishers, fire hoses, nozzles, fire suits, and breathing apparatus to ensure readiness in the event of onboard fire. Compliance with SOLAS and IMO standards is always ensured.
✔️ Life-Saving Appliances (LSA) Inspection
Inspection and maintenance of life rafts, lifejackets, lifebuoys, immersion suits, and rescue boats. Lifesaving appliances are serviced by certified technicians to ensure full reliability during emergencies.
✔️ Marine Calibration Services
Accurate calibration of gas detectors, pressure gauges, temperature sensors, and other onboard instruments. Calibration certificates are issued to ensure regulatory compliance.
✔️ Load Testing of Cranes, Davits, and Lifting Equipment
Certified load testing of deck cranes, engine room lifting gear, lifeboat davits, and gangways using water bags and test weights. All testing is performed by experienced technicians using approved methods.
✔️ Marine Radio Survey (GMDSS)
Radio surveys for GMDSS compliance, including inspections of VHF, MF/HF radios, NAVTEX, EPIRBs, SARTs, and INMARSAT systems. Certification and reports are provided as per flag state requirements.
✔️ Navigation and Bridge Equipment Services
Inspection and maintenance of bridge systems such as gyrocompass, radar, ECDIS, autopilot, AIS, and VDR. Ensures reliable navigation and safe operation under all sea conditions.
✔️ Lifeboat and Davit Inspection & Overhaul
Annual and five-year inspections of lifeboats and launching appliances, in compliance with IMO MSC.402(96). Includes load testing, hook system overhaul, and certification.
✔️ SCBA and EEBD Servicing
Annual servicing and refill of self-contained breathing apparatus and emergency escape breathing devices, ensuring they meet onboard firefighting and escape requirements.
✔️ Immersion Suit Pressure Testing
Inspection and air-pressure testing of immersion suits for leaks and damages to maintain thermal protection in cold water emergencies.
✔️ Marine Gas Detection Systems
Installation, calibration, and service of fixed and portable gas detection systems to detect toxic and flammable gases in engine rooms, cargo holds, and tanks.
✔️ Biological Testing of Ballast Water Management System During Commissioning Following Installation
Ensuring ballast water treatment systems are operating effectively through commissioning tests in line with IMO D-2 standards.
✔️ ESP Hull Gauging
Thickness measurement and structural analysis of hull components under Enhanced Survey Program requirements for aging vessels.
✔️ In-Water Survey
Underwater inspections of hull, propeller, rudder, and sea chests without dry docking, performed by certified divers.
✔️ Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus Servicing
Functional checks, cleaning, refilling, and certification of SCBA units used for fire and toxic gas protection onboard.
✔️ Fire Extinguishing Systems Inspection/Maintenance
Full inspection, testing, and servicing of fixed fire suppression systems, including CO2, FM-200, dry powder, and water mist systems.
✔️ Maintenance, Thorough Examination, Operational Testing, Overhaul and Repair of Lifeboats and Rescue Boats, Launching Appliances and Release Gear
In-depth service to ensure all lifesaving systems function correctly and meet IMO/flag state requirements.
✔️ Inflatable Life Saving Appliances Servicing
Inspection, pressure testing, and repacking of inflatable liferafts and inflatable lifejackets.
✔️ Shore-Based Maintenance of EPIRB
Battery replacement, programming verification, and performance testing of EPIRBs in compliance with GMDSS.
✔️ Radio Communication Equipment Servicing
Inspection, testing, and calibration of radio communication equipment to ensure uninterrupted maritime communication.
✔️ Voyage Data Recorder Maintenance
Servicing of VDR systems to ensure consistent data logging and retrieval in case of incidents.
✔️ Automatic Identification Systems Inspection, Performance Testing and Maintenance
Verification and testing of AIS functionality, compliance, and performance under SOLAS Chapter V.
Serving All Major Ports in Lithuania
Whether your vessel is docked at Klaipėda, Butinge, Pilies Juru Uosto PVP/Klaipeda, or undergoing lay-up near the Curonian Lagoon, certified technicians and marine safety experts are available to deliver prompt services at all major ports and shipyards in Lithuania. Emergency services and 24/7 support are also available for urgent inspection or re-certification needs.
Stay Safe, Stay Compliant
With the shipping industry constantly evolving and maritime regulations becoming more stringent, ensuring full compliance through professional ship safety inspections is not an option—it’s a necessity. Lithuania provides reliable, high-quality maritime safety solutions to support your vessel’s operations, wherever it sails next.
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