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FIND YOUR NEAREST APPROVED SERVICE STATION

For those who have bought a lifejacket and wear it, we say ‘congratulations’! You have taken the first step in increasing your chances of survival in an in-water emergency. HOWEVER, did you know your lifejacket, just like your car, needs to be regularly maintained and serviced?

A lifejacket is an essential piece of safety equipment and it is highly recommended that Crewsaver leisure lifejackets must be serviced by an accredited service agent every 3 years. In addition to this service you should also be following the self care and maintenance guidelines to make sure your lifejacket is action ready should the unexpected (but certainly possible!) happen. Checking your lifejacket before use should be second nature. It should be done every time you are going to be using it, and certainly before a long passage.

It is worth noting that the 3 Year Self Care and Maintenance program is only applicable for leisure use. All commercial and industrial applications require annual servicing by an accredited service agent. To be eligible for the Crewsaver Self Care and Maintenance Program, you must download and use the Crewsaver Self Care and Maintenance Certificate on an annual basis to record your inspection. For guidance on how to complete these steps please consult your Self Care and Maintenance manual.

TOP TIP: If you do not believe you are confident to complete the self care and maintenance of your lifejacket, please take it to you nearest accredited Crewsaver approved service agent.

What happens during a lifejacket service at an accredited service station

All lifejackets serviced at an accredited Survitec service station will be subjected to rigorous inspection by a fully qualified technician to maximise its performance if needed in an emergency.

  • Perform a lifejacket inspection and advise if the lifejacket can be serviced or needs to be replaced
  • A service is also an opportunity for components to be stripped down, so that all the valves and seals, normally hidden behind various components, are also tested. Any expired, worn or perished parts will be replaced (additional costs may be incurred for the parts)
  • An inflation to test pressure & mechanism test will be performed to ensure the bladder is in working order
  • Any general observations that you should be made aware of will be highlighted including any service bulletins or advisories that may have occurred on this product
  • On repacking the lifejacket, the service station will ensure it is repacked correctly and will therefore work in an emergency
  • The accredited service agent will keep a test report recording how the lifejacket performed. Then in the event of an issue, this test report can be consulted.

Find your nearest approved service station

DID YOU KNOW: Crewsaver is part of Survitec, a global leader in survival and safety solutions to the marine, defence, aviation and offshore markets. Survitec has over 3,000 employees worldwide covering 8 manufacturing facilities, 15 offshore support centres and over 70 owned service stations. It is further supported by a network of over 500 3rd party service stations and distributors. Across its 160-year history, Survitec Group has remained at the forefront of innovation, design and application engineering and is the trusted name when it comes to critical safety and survival solutions.

Survitec’s comprehensive service network really means that arranging your lifejacket service is easy, affordable and could just save your life!

Be #LifejacketSafe…. find your nearest approved service station HERE

 

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