Lifeboats
North Sea Davit and Lifeboat Services is a specialist service company for lifesaving appliances. We inspect, maintain, repair and test lifeboats, rescue boats, launching appliances and on-load release gear for ship owners, ship managers and offshore operators.Our work is simple to describe and critical to get right: making sure your equipment works safely when it is needed, and that your vessel stays compliant, with as little downtime as possible. This is why over 80% of our customers are choosing for us, year after year.

Our services

Annual inspections

A thorough annual examination and operational test of your lifeboats, rescue boats, davits, winches and release gear. Every annual inspection is carried out in accordance with MSC.402(96), and you receive clear reporting and certification for your records and for class and flag state surveys.

5-yearly inspections

The five-yearly thorough examination goes further: overhaul of the on-load release gear, a full check of the launching appliance and a dynamic test of the winch brake. We plan the work around your vessel's schedule, so it fits into port calls and dry-dock periods.

Repairs and overhaul

When an inspection uncovers wear or damage, we fix it. Our technicians repair and overhaul lifeboats, rescue boats, davits, winches, hooks and release systems, from small corrective work to complete overhauls. Because we keep most parts in stock, repairs are often finished during the same visit.

Load testing

We carry out static and dynamic load tests on davits, winches and launching appliances, using calibrated test equipment and water bags. Each test is fully documented and certified, giving you proof that your equipment performs as required.

Spare parts hub

More than 1,300 lifesaving-related items in stockWe are a major spare parts hub for lifesaving appliances. With over 1,300 lifesaving-related items on the shelf, we can supply the parts you need quickly, whether for our own service jobs or for delivery directly to your vessel.That means:• Shorter downtime: parts are available straight from stock instead of weeks away.• Faster repairs: our technicians arrive with the parts they need.• One point of contact: service and spare parts from the same specialist.Looking for a specific part? Get in touch and we will check availability for you.
Lifeboats
Lifeboat spare parts