--- title: "Lifeboat & Davit Inspection Services | Baltimore Marine Safety" description: "Class-approved lifeboat & davit inspections per IMO 402(96). Annual & 5-year load testing, release gear inspection, ABBRA approved repairs. Call (443) 863-4096." lang: en json-ld: | [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "BreadcrumbList", "itemListElement": [ { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 1, "name": "Home", "item": "https://www.baltimoremarinesafety.com/" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 2, "name": "Services", "item": "https://www.baltimoremarinesafety.com/services" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 3, "name": "Lifeboat and Davit Inspections", "item": "https://www.baltimoremarinesafety.com/lifeboat-davit-inspection" } ] }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Service", "serviceType": "Lifeboat and Davit Inspections", "name": "Lifeboat and Davit Inspections", "description": "Class-approved lifeboat & davit inspections per IMO 402(96). 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Our Life Boat technician has over 30 years in the marine industry and is ABBRA approved for life boat fiberglass repairs. BMS Engineers have a keen sense of detail to make sure that your boats will work as designed. We ensure when your vessel sails, all safety equipment designed to protect life will functionally work without question. Inspections are conducted according to IMO Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) IMO 402(96) and manufacturers' guidelines. We encourage vessel crews to perform weekly visual and monthly inspections under the supervision of a senior ship's officer. ### What's Included Annual inspections per IMO 402(96) Five-year load testing Lifeboat hull inspection and repair Release gear and hook inspection Brake system testing Davit and winch inspections ABBRA approved fiberglass repairs Manufacturer-certified service ### Frequently Asked Questions ### What is IMO 402(96)? ### How often are load tests required? ### Get a Quote Contact us for a free quote on lifeboat & davits service for your vessel. 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