Getting my Lifejackets Serviced with I.C. Brindle: What do I need to know?

With our on-going commitment to safety at sea, I.C. Brindle upholds a professional standard when it comes to servicing your lifejackets. Our approved service station, manned by qualified lifejacket servicing technicians, ensures detailed inspections, comprehensive testing, and expert care for your lifejackets. From in-depth examinations to pressure tests and mechanism checks, our lifejacket servicing procedure will give your peace of mind that your lifejackets will perform when you need them most! 

When your lifejacket undergoes servicing, I.C. Brindle ensures a thorough inspection to guarantee its readiness and perfomance for emergencies.

Our servicing procedure encompasses:

• Comprehensive Lifejacket Inspection: A thorough examination by our lifejacket servicing technicians to determine whether the lifejacket can be serviced or requires replacement.
• Component Stripping and Testing: Components are carefully stripped down, allowing testing of valves and seals normally hidden. Any expired or worn parts will be replaced, with additional costs for parts, similar to that of a vehicle service.
• Pressure and Mechanism Testing: Conducting a pressure test and mechanism check to ensure the bladder is fully functional, enhancing the lifejacket's reliability.
• General Observations and Bulletins: Providing insights into any general observations and highlighting service bulletins or advisories for your awareness.
• Repacking Expertise: During repacking, special attention is given to ensuring correct packing to guarantee optimal functionality in case of emergency activation.
• Test Report: For peace of mind, we'll maintain a record of your lifejacket service, tracking its performance. This allows us to address any future issues promptly.

This stringent servicing process ensures that the highest standards are maintained, keeping your lifejacket ready for when it matters most.

Did you know that during a recent servicing clinic by the UK Royal Naval Lifeboat Institute (RNLI), 80% of participants found faults with their lifejackets, some with serious defects (2022)?

Regular servicing of your lifejacket is an essential requirement for SOLAS-approved lifejackets for professional use, and it is highly recommended by authorities worldwide for recreational use.

As an approved lifejacket service station, I.C. Brindle strongly advises an annual service. Depending on your operational context and the regulatory authority overseeing you, it might also be a legal obligation. Additionally, local surveyors may recommend more frequent lifejacket servicing based on designated compliance requirements.

For SOLAS compliance, professional lifejacket servicing is legally mandated and must be conducted annually. In adherence to ISO standards, the MCA recommends owners to follow the manufacturer's guidelines for servicing, which, in the case of I.C. Brindle, entails a professional service annually.

As an accredited service station approved by renowned and top-selling brands, I.C. Brindle guarantees professionalism and care when servicing your lifejackets. When arranging your lifejacket servicing, it's imperative for owners to choose an authorised service station expressly endorsed for the particular lifejacket requiring maintenance. I.C. Brindle ensures this authorisation, and our dedicated lifejacket servicing engineers have undergone comprehensive product training for a wide range of lifejacket models—ensuring expert care for your lifejackets.

Our current range of lifejacket servicing is bespoke and provides you with a comprehensive solution for keeping your lifejackets functioning and compliant with obligatory water safety measures.

Please know that choosing an unauthorised service centre poses a potential risk of your lifejacket malfunctioning in a critical situation. Non-approved service centres may employ non-genuine parts, potentially causing damage to your lifejacket, as not all lifejacket spare parts are created equal in some cases. Going with a non-approved service station not only invalidates your warranty and liabilities but, more importantly, exposes you and your crew to serious risks. Best to avoid this!

As such, it is imperative to prioritise approved service centres, like I.C. Brindle—for safety, reliability and professionalism when servicing your lifejackets. 

Located in Poole, Dorset, our lifejacket servicing option is competitively priced at just £14.50 + VAT, and it includes equipment expiration and lifejacket storage during servicing, which involves unpacking, inflating, testing, inspecting, and repacking the life jacket.

Ensuring that your lifejacket is in good condition is vital for your safety, and our professional servicing guarantees that your lifejacket is always in excellent working condition. So, whether you use your lifejacket professionally or recreationally, trust I.C. Brindle for high-quality and reliable lifejacket servicing.

Contact us today to schedule your lifejacket servicing appointment!