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 lifejacket service station, manned by experienced 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 is an important requirement for lifejackets used in commercial and professional applications. Where servicing is required under applicable regulations, it must be carried out in accordance with the relevant requirements and, where applicable, by an appropriately authorised service station.

As a experienced lifejacket service station, recognised by brands such as Mullion, I.C. Brindle strongly advises an annual service for lifejackets. 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-standard inflatable lifejackets within the applicable regulatory scope, servicing is generally required at intervals not exceeding 12 months and must be undertaken through an appropriately approved and accepted service station. Owners and operators should ensure that the service provider is authorised for the specific lifejacket make and type.

Important: I.C. Brindle is not an MCA-accepted SOLAS lifejacket service station. Where applicable regulations require servicing to be carried out by an MCA-accepted service station, owners and operators should ensure that their lifejackets are referred to an appropriately authorised service station for the specific make and model.

As a manufacturer-recognised and trusted lifejacket servicing provider, I.C. Brindle delivers professional servicing and care for a wide range of lifejacket models from leading manufacturers. Our dedicated lifejacket servicing engineers have received comprehensive product training across a broad range of lifejacket types, giving you confidence that your equipment is handled with the care and technical knowledge it requires.

Our lifejacket servicing solutions are to your equipment and provide a comprehensive approach to maintaining your lifejackets, helping to ensure they remain in good working condition and meet the applicable safety requirements.

When arranging lifejacket servicing, it is important for owners and operators to select a reputable service provider with the appropriate knowledge and experience for the lifejacket being serviced. Depending on the manufacturer and lifejacket model, servicing may also need to be carried out by a manufacturer-authorised or otherwise specifically designated service station.

We recommend checking the manufacturer's servicing requirements for your particular lifejacket before arranging maintenance.

Using an unsuitable or inexperienced service provider can present unnecessary risks, particularly where incorrect components, unsuitable replacement parts or improper servicing procedures are used. Lifejacket servicing should always be carried out by suitably trained and competent personnel using the correct procedures and appropriate parts for the specific equipment.

At I.C. Brindle, we prioritise professional workmanship, product knowledge and careful handling when servicing lifejackets. With experience across a wide range of lifejacket models, our servicing team is committed to helping you maintain reliable safety equipment for use when it matters most.

Located in Poole, Dorset, our lifejacket servicing option is competitively priced at just £15.00 + 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!

*Please note that our service station in Poole is currently unable to service Crewsaver Lifejackets.