Annual inspection, repacking and certification of SOLAS liferafts and hydrostatic release units for ships in Dubai. Dubai is the UAE's busiest shipping hub, from the container and bulk traffic at Jebel Ali to repair yards at Drydocks World and Dubai Maritime City. Our technicians attend vessels alongside, at the yards and at anchorage, with launch support arranged for anchorage jobs.
What’s included
- Annual liferaft servicing and repacking at our approved service station
- Gas inflation tests and floor seam pressure tests at required intervals
- Hydrostatic release unit (HRU) replacement
- Liferaft equipment pack and pyrotechnic renewal
- Pickup and return from the vessel
- Liferaft rental while your rafts are serviced
Standards and approvals
Liferafts must be serviced at intervals not exceeding 12 months at an approved service station, as required by SOLAS regulation III/20.8, following the manufacturer's instructions and IMO resolution A.761(18). Our service station is approved to service the liferaft makes we represent, including CSM and Hero liferafts.
Where we attend in Dubai
- Jebel Ali Port and anchorage
- Port Rashid (Mina Rashid)
- Drydocks World Dubai
- Dubai Maritime City
- Dubai outer anchorage
Why ship managers choose Al Safwan Marine
- IACS class-approved service station, ISO 9001 certified
- Certified technicians on call 24/7 at every UAE port and anchorage
- One team for LSA, FFE, load testing, hydraulics and calibration
- Certificates accepted by class, flag and port State control
See our full Liferafts service, or request a quote for your vessel.
Frequently asked questions
How often must liferafts be serviced?
Every 12 months at an approved service station (the flag may allow up to 17 months in some cases), with hydrostatic release units replaced by their expiry date.
Do you provide rental liferafts?
Yes. We can supply rental liferafts so the vessel stays compliant while its own rafts are at the service station.
How quickly can you attend a vessel in Dubai?
We work 24/7. For most Dubai ports and anchorages we can mobilise the same or next day, depending on the scope, spares and port access permits. Call or WhatsApp +971 55 659 9860 for urgent jobs.
