SERVICES
LIFE BOATS

Lifeboats, Rescue Boats, and their Launching Appliances Services

SHM Shipcare is the foremost Indian company providing maritime safety solutions. Relying on our experience of over lifeboat servicing 25 years, SHM strives to enable your freedom at sea. We shall achieve this by ensuring proper functioning of survival systems and improving safety standards on your vessels. Our Lifeboat, Rescue Boat & Davit Systems Services include:

Periodic Inspections

SHM’s team of qualified and experienced personnel provide annual and 5 yearly inspection and maintenance services at short notice, 24/7, in accordance to IMO 1206/rev.1. Our service stations also possess necessary equipment to conduct load tests and on-voyage repairs. We are authorized by over 27 manufacturers and recognized by all major classification societies.

Lifeboat Launching Training in SHM Group

Class Survey

Our service engineer conducting an on-board lifeboat launching training during an annual inspection

Load Test

Free-fall lifeboat davit load test using water bags after five yearly service routine

Winch Break Inspection

Our service engineer inspecting release handle during the winch brake inspection routine.

Splinker Test

Sprinkler test carried out after annual inspection for tanker model lifeboats

Drop Test

Drop test conducted in presence of class surveyor after hook retrofit is completed.

Class Survey

Our service engineer conducting an on-board lifeboat launching training during an annual inspection

Load Test

Free-fall lifeboat davit load test using water bags after five yearly service routine.

Winch Break Inspection

Our service engineer inspecting release handle during the winch brake inspection routine.

Splinker Test

Sprinkler test carried out after annual inspection for tanker model lifeboats

Drop Test

Drop test conducted in presence of class surveyor after hook retrofit is completed.

Refurbishment

Our advanced service stations and repair facilities are well equipped to carry out complete servicing, overhaul, and repair of Engine and Sprinkler Systems, FRP Hull & Body, Release Gear, Davit and Winch, Fall Wire renewal, and Hydrostatic testing and refilling of compressed air systems. We also offer replacement equipment for hire during the overhaul stage, subject to availability.

Serivce Facility

Our service engineers and technicians working on different sections of the lifeboat during the five yearly service.

Engine OverHaul

Our in-house engine experts conduct complete engine overhauls and refurbishment during the five yearly service.

Lifeboat Exterior Repair

We have in-house capabilities to fabricate SS 316 lifeboat exterior fittings such as handles, hatch covers, etc.

Release Hook Servicing

With the new IMO regulation MSC.1391/Circ.1 all non compliant hook systems need to be replaced in the first scheduled dry docking after July 1, 2014.

FRP Repairs

We have the capability of renovating and repairing all exterior and interior sections of the lifeboat. We also offer similar services for davits and winches.

Serivce Facility

Our service engineers and technicians working on different sections of the lifeboat during the five yearly service.

Engine OverHaul

Our in-house engine experts conduct complete engine overhauls and refurbishment during the five yearly service.

Lifeboat Exterior Repair

We have in-house capabilities to fabricate SS 316 lifeboat exterior fittings such as handles, hatch covers, etc.

Release Hook Servicing

With the new IMO regulation MSC.1391/Circ.1 all non compliant hook systems need to be replaced in the first scheduled dry docking after July 1, 2014.

FRP Repairs

We have the capability of renovating and repairing all exterior and interior sections of the lifeboat. We also offer similar services for davits and winches.

Installation & Commissioning of Lifeboat Systems

We offer Survival Crafts, Rescue Boats and their launching appliances designed to meet your specific requirements. Our experienced team, extensively trained by over 27 OEM partners, understand industry needs and shall deliver as per your expectations. The equipment we supply and commission guaranteed with the manufacturer's after-sales service support and with genuine spare parts.

Rescue Boat Commissioning

Our service engineers installing a newly delivered rescue boat on an offshore platform.

Life Boat Installation

Lifeboat being load tested and hoisted on free-fall davit after five yearly service.

New Life Boat Delivery

New lifeboat at manufacturing facility ready for shipment to India for commissioning on an offshore platform.

Sea Trail

Rescue boat sea trial being conducted offshore prior to commissioning on platform

Platform Davit Installation

We have a proven track record for installing lifeboats, davits, and winches on offshore platforms and marine ocean going vessels.

Rescue Boat Commissioning

Our service engineer servicing a rescue boat slewing davit during an annual inspection routine.

Life Boat Installation

Lifeboat being load tested and hoisted on free-fall davit after five yearly service.

New Life Boat Delivery

New lifeboat at manufacturing facility ready for shipment to India for commissioning on an offshore platform.

Sea Trail

Rescue boat sea trial being conducted offshore prior to commissioning on platform.

Platform Davit Installation

We have a proven track record for installing lifeboats, davits, and winches on offshore platforms and marine ocean going vessels.

Rigid and Inflatable Rescue Boat Servicing

In accordance to IMO 1206/rev.1, all rigid and inflatable rescue boats also are to be subjected to the annual and 5-yearly inspection and maintenance routines as described before. An additional pressure test of the buoyancy chamber of the inflatable rescue boat is required as per manufacturer’s guidelines.

Single Arm Davit Winch Inspection

Our service engineer servicing a rescue boat slewing davit during an annual inspection routine.

Dynamic Winch Break Test

Winch brake being dynamically tested by lowering the rescue boat to ensure the equipment is serviced properly

Release Hook Inspection

Our service engineer inspecting a rescue boat release hook during an annual inspection. These hooks are usually required to be overhauled by the manufacturer during the five yearly routine.

Rescue Boat Launch Test

nflatable rescue boats need to be launch tested after the annual inspection to ensure the lifting slings, connector points, and release hook are all in satisfactory working condition.

Pressure Test at Service Station

Our team conducting a periodic inflation and pressure test of a rescue boat at service station.

Single Arm Davit Winch Inspection

Our service engineer servicing a rescue boat slewing davit during an annual inspection routine.

Dynamic Winch Break Test

Winch brake being dynamically tested by lowering the rescue boat to ensure the equipment is serviced properly

Release Hook Inspection

Our service engineer inspecting a rescue boat release hook during an annual inspection. These hooks are usually required to be overhauled by the manufacturer during the five yearly routine.

Rescue Boat Launch Test

Inflatable rescue boats need to be launch tested after the annual inspection to ensure the lifting slings, connector points, and release hook are all in satisfactory working condition.

Pressure Test at Service Station

Our team conducting a periodic inflation and pressure test of a rescue boat at service station.