Worst-case scenarios are always considered as the last resort, but should be well-accounted in any marine-environment. When firefighting isn’t an option anymore, ship-abandonment is the last chance a ship’s-crew can have. Having good equipment is therefore of such an important weight, that these appliances should be as reliable and trustworthy as possible.
Yearly inspections provide this dependability so seafarer’s can board any ship with absolute asuredness
Batam Marine Indobahari can provide yearly certificate renewal after thorough inspections in our approved and classified service-stations. Pick-up and return to the vessel included.
Our inspections:
Inflatable Life Raft
- 5-yearly inflation with liferaft’s own gas-cylinder
- Floor seam test for older liferafts
- 10% Overload test to be performed every 10 years
- Renewal of expired HRU’s, repair of polyester cannisters, inspection of survival kits
Lifeboats and Davit Systems
Maintenance, Repair, Overhaul & Testing of Lifeboats and Davits
Batam Marine Indobahari Solutions is an accredited and approved, independent lifeboat and davit maintenance, repair, overhaul, testing company (MROT).
With our fully trained and certified service engineers, we have the capability to perform 6 month inspections , annual inspections, 5-yearly LSA servicing programmes, overhaul, renewal and recertification for the complete lifeboat & davit systems , as per SOLAS Regulation III/3 & III/20 and resolution MSc.402(96) & MSC.404(96)
Release gear system service
- Hull preservation or refurbishment using approved fire retardant resins, paint or gel coating systems
- Osmosis repairs of frp hulls
- Re-hooking LLRS programs
- Engine overhaul, servicing & testing
- Water spray systems- overhauling & servicing
- Compressed air systems- servicing including hydrostatic testing and refilling of air bottles
- Sales of used & new open/totally enclosed/ free fall type lifeboats
Lifeboat Release & Retrieve System
Unsafe lifeboat release and retrieval system (LRRS) has led to several accidental in the past. Vanguarde Lifeboat has offered wide range of hook release system which compliance with the latest IMO regulations to suit all types of lifeboat and rescue boat to make sure seafarers are “SAFE AT SEA”.
In May 2011 MSC.320(89). , the IMO adopted amendments to SOLAS Chapter III and the LSA Code, as well as related Guidelines to all manufacturers, ship owners/ builders to replace their old system with new LRRS (Lifeboat Release and Retrieval System) not later than the next scheduled drydocking after 1 July 2014, but no later than 1 July 2019.
To fulfil the latest IMO regulations, Vanguarde has developed a ‘safe’ Hook which performs maximum safety and quality for most types of lifeboat. We operate a global service network by collaborating with authorized service agents to carry out a comprehensive Hook Retrofit Service to all our customers worldwide. The hook modification includes managing the overhaul examination with final report issued; planning and liaising with the OEMs; lifeboat measurement and calculation; fibreglass/ boat modification; keel shoes and hook installation; performance testing.
“Safe Hook” key features:
- 5tons, 5 tons, 8.5 tons, 10 tons and 14 tons available
- Assembled with waterproof cable
- Retrofitted to most makes of lifeboat
- User-friendly operating system
- Constructed with stainless steel and corrosion resistant material
- ‘Fail Safe’ Design to counter all climates and conditions
Winch Systems
Maintenance, Repair, Overhaul, Testing (MROT) Regular inspection and maintenance will ensure your equipment remains in a state of readiness. with our team of multi-skilled technicians, Batam Marine Indobahari Solutions will execute your periodic maintenance requirements and five year recertification programs for all lifeboat station inspections and testing.
We are trained and authorised by davit manufacturers worldwide to carry out Life Saving Appliances Maintenance, Repair, Overhaul and Testing (MROT), as well as carry out inspections, maintenance and repairs for mechanical, pneumatics and hydraulic davit winch systems
We provide comprehensive maintenance programs for davit and winch systems :
- Winch brake mechanism
- Winch gear mechanism
- Winch gear box oil change
- Fall wire & winch wire renewal
- Servicing of sheaves, rollers and floating blocks
- Remote control wire
- Hydraulic HPU overhaul and system and controls
- Pressure Testing