Inflatable Life Raft Annual Servicing, Supply, Repacking & HRU Renewal India
Seanav Marine coordinates statutory annual and periodical servicing, liferaft supply, emergency repacking, pressure testing, and hydrostatic release unit (HRU) renewals for marine inflatable liferafts across all Indian commercial ports through accredited partner service stations. We service and supply VIKING, Survitec (DSB/RFD), Lalizas, and Fujikura liferafts with Class-endorsed certificates and emergency 24-hour exchange units during vessel cargo operations.
Supported OEM Equipment & Multi-Make Coverage
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Technical Specifications & Operational Coverage
| Inspection Standard | SOLAS Chapter III Regulation 20.8, IMO Resolution A.761(18), LSA Code Chapter IV |
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| Supported Brands | VIKING Life-Saving Equipment, Survitec (DSB / RFD / Zodiac), Lalizas, Fujikura, Shanghai Youlong |
| Tests Conducted | Working Pressure (WP) Test, Necessary Additional Pressure (NAP) Test, Floor Seam Test, Gas Inflation Test, Davit-Launch Proof Load |
| Supply & Spares | New Inflatable Liferafts (6 to 25 Person throw-over & davit-launched), Hammar H20 Hydrostatic Release Units, SOLAS A/B Emergency Packs, TPAs, Pyrotechnics |
Standard 5-Step Inflatable Life Raft Statutory Servicing & Repacking Protocol
Our Class-approved technicians execute this standardized procedural workflow to ensure first-time compliance with attending Class surveyors and Indian Port State Control (PSC) inspectors:
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Container Visual Inspection & Gas Cylinder Weight Check
Inspect fiberglass container exterior, verify hydrostatic test dates of CO2/N2 gas inflation cylinders, and weigh cylinders on calibrated scale.
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Buoyancy Chamber Inflation & Working Pressure (WP) Hold Test
Inflate buoyancy chambers with oil-free dry air; monitor pressure gauge over statutory test period with ambient temperature compensation.
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Necessary Additional Pressure (NAP) Test & Relief Valve Verification
Subject buoyancy tubes to double working pressure test (NAP); verify correct automatic opening and sealing of pressure relief valves.
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Emergency Equipment Pack Audit & Pyrotechnic Expiry Renewal
Inspect SOLAS A/B emergency rations, fresh water sachets, first aid kit, radar reflector, and replace expired distress flares and rocket signals.
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Precision Vacuum Folding, Repacking & Class Certificate Delivery
Professionally fold and vacuum-seal liferaft into container with new sealing gasket and hydrostatic release unit (HRU); deliver with Class survey certificate.
24/7 Port & Anchorage Attendance Across India
Seanav Marine provides rapid shore-based and offshore launch boat boarding across all 170+ Major and Minor Indian Ports, including:
Certified Equipment & Replacement Spares in Stock
Seanav Marine maintains bonded warehouse spare parts inventory across major Indian ports for immediate dispatch and installation during port calls:
Download SOLAS Life Raft & HRU Inspection Reference Sheet
Visual guide for proper rigging of weak links, painters, and Hammar H20 hydrostatic release units.