Pre-PSC Inspection Checklist for Shipowners and Managers
A risk-based pre-Port State Control inspection checklist covering certificates, crew readiness, lifesaving, fire safety, pollution prevention and deficiency closure.
Marine safety inspections, arranged at your vessel’s next port. One request, qualified providers in 137 countries.
Popular: Lifeboat Inspection & Servicing, Liferaft Servicing & Inspection, Fire Extinguisher Servicing, CO2 System Servicing
- Countries covered
- 137
- Port locations
- 5,087
- Service categories
- 63
- To get a quote
- 1 request
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Services
The right service, at the right port. From annual SOLAS inspections to urgent equipment servicing, without contacting suppliers in every port.
01
Anchor & Chain Cable Services
Anchor and chain cable inspection, calibration, ranging, marking and renewal, plus windlass gypsy, chain stopper and chain locker checks at the vessel’s port.
02
Annual Safety Inspection
Coordinated annual inspection and servicing of life-saving and fire-fighting appliances to prepare the vessel for its Safety Equipment survey and port State control.
03
Breathing Apparatus (SCBA/EEBD)
Annual servicing, cylinder testing and recharging of fire-fighter SCBA and emergency escape breathing devices, plus breathing air compressor quality checks.
04
CO2 System Servicing
Inspection, weighing, release testing and cylinder hydrostatic testing of fixed high and low-pressure CO2 fire-extinguishing systems to MSC.1/Circ.1318/Rev.1.
05
Calibration Services
Calibration of marine instruments including gas detectors, pressure gauges, thermometers, pressure switches, torque tools and 15 ppm bilge alarms, with traceable certificates.
06
Compass Adjustment & Correction
Magnetic compass adjustment and swing by qualified compass adjusters, with deviation card, bowl and binnacle inspection, and repair or replacement.
07
Davit & Launching Appliance Servicing
Annual thorough examination, winch brake dynamic testing, five-year proof-load tests and fall renewal for lifeboat, rescue boat and liferaft davits.
08
EPIRB & SART Servicing
Annual EPIRB testing, five-yearly shore-based maintenance, battery and hydrostatic release replacement, and SART or AIS-SART checks for SOLAS ships.
How it works
One request, from scope to service attendance.
- 01
Share the requirement
Tell us the vessel, port, attendance date and equipment scope. Attach certificates or service reports where available.
- 02
Review suitable options
We check coverage and relevant capabilities, then coordinate quotations from suitable independent providers.
- 03
Confirm and track
Approve the preferred option and keep the job, communication and documents connected in one workflow.
Coverage
Plan around the vessel, not the supplier list.
Country and port pages connect local availability with the services you need, so fleet teams can plan annual, five-year and urgent attendance ahead of the next call.
- Annual and five-year servicing
- Urgent deficiencies and PSC findings
- Short port stays and anchorage calls
- Maker or class-approved attendance
Common scopes
SOLAS equipment servicing for commercial vessels
vslSafety helps ship owners, managers, superintendents and procurement teams arrange lifeboat inspections, davit load tests, liferaft servicing, fire extinguisher inspections, fixed CO2 system servicing, breathing apparatus tests and GMDSS safety equipment checks.
Each request is matched to the service scope and the port. That helps most with multi-vessel fleets, short port stays, urgent deficiencies and jobs that need manufacturer-approved or class-recognised attendance.
For location-specific availability, browse marine safety services by country or the complete SOLAS inspection and equipment service directory.
From the field
Recent inspections from vessels and ports across the network.
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Resources
Guidance for safer operations
Fire Doors, Dampers and Structural Fire Protection Inspection Guide
Inspect fire doors, ventilation dampers, penetrations and structural fire protection as one integrated boundary system before surveys and port State control.
Gangway and Accommodation Ladder Inspection Guide
A practical guide to accommodation ladder and gangway inspection, testing, maintenance and records, including winches, wires, foundations and safe access controls.
Questions
Which marine safety inspections can I arrange?
Lifeboat and davit servicing, liferaft inspections, fire safety equipment and fixed CO2 systems, SCBA and EEBD testing, EPIRB and SART checks, calibration, load testing, and other SOLAS-related services.
Can you arrange service at my vessel’s next port?
Coverage spans 137 countries and 5,087 ports. Send the port, date, and scope so provider availability and qualifications can be checked.
What information helps me receive an accurate quote?
Include vessel particulars, port and ETA, equipment make and model, last-service certificates, required scope, and any class or flag instructions. Photos and equipment lists are also useful.
Are providers qualified for the requested work?
Relevant manufacturer approvals, service-station certifications, and class or flag requirements are considered for each scope before options are presented.
Is vslSafety the company performing the inspection?
No. vslSafety coordinates requests with suitable independent service providers and supports the quotation and job workflow.
Need help with a specific port or scope? Include it in your request and our team will review it.
