SOLAS Checklist - LSA and FFE Weekly & Monthly Equipment Inspections
The I.C. Brindle Checklist fully meets SOLAS requirements by covering both LSA and fire fighting equipment in one document - 3rd Edition
SOLAS: CHECKLIST LIFE SAVING & FIRE FIGHTING EQUIPMENT
I.C. Brindle SOLAS Checklist:
Suitable for any type of vessel, our SOLAS Checklist is presented in an A4 looseleaf binder, in landscape format to facilitate easy completion. It is extensively used in commercial shipping fleets around the world. Meeting SOLAS requirements by facilitating the recording of weekly and monthly inspections of LSA & FF equipment, including recording of any defects found and when they were rectified Meets IMO Marine Safety Committee circulars (e.g. 1206 and 1432). The Checklist can be easily customised to reflect the specific equipment on your particular vessel. Plus, the inspections recorded on each page are cross-referenced to the relevant SOLAS paragraph and IMO document.
Suitable for all types of SOLAS vessels and other larger vessel. Available in English and Spanish size A4 / Loose Leaf / 160 pages.
SOLAS Checklist Table of Contents:
(a) Weekly Inspections:
- Lifeboats
- Rescue Boats
- Liferafts
- MOR
- Fire Control Panels
- Ship's Whistle, PA System & General Alarm
- BA & EEBD Cylinders
- Low Location Lighting
- Fixed Water System
(b) Monthly Inspections:
- Emergency Lighting
- Lifeboats & Equipment
- Rescue Boats & Equipment
- Liferafts
- MOR
- Lifejackets
- Immersion / Anti-Exposure Suits
- EPIRBs, SARTs & Hand Held GMDSS Radios
- Pyrotechnics & Line Throwing Apparatus
- Lifebuoys and Attachments
- MOB Recovery Equipment
- Fire Mains, Pumps, Hydrants, Hoses & Nozzles
- Fixed Extinguishing Systems: CO2 / Gas / Foam / Dry Powder / Water / Aerosol
- Firefighters Outfits & BA
- BA Charging Compressors
- Portable Foam Units
- Fire Extinguishers
Fully Meets SOLAS Requirements:
Our Checklist fully meets the SOLAS requirements by covering both LSA and Fire Fighting Equipment in one document. As per SOLAS Chapter III Regs. 20.6, 20.7 and 36.1, Chapter II-2. Reg 14.2.2.1 and applicable IMO / MSC Notices. Suitable for any type of vessel, our enhanced SOLAS Checklist provides a record of monthly and weekly inspections of all Life Saving Appliances and Fire Fighting Equipment — including recording of any defects found and when they were rectified.
Professionally Translated & Proof-Read:
Our translations have been translated by professional translators working in their native tongue, who are familiar with maritime concepts and language, and proof-read by an equally qualified translator.
Why Use I.C. Brindle Manuals?
Our popular Training Manuals take the time and hard work out of preparing such a Manual. They are easy-to-read, up-to-date, user friendly documents, presented in an A4, loose-leaf format. The main body describes equipment and procedures generically, and the final section allows the user to insert details of equipment and procedures applicable to a specific vessel, thus making each document unique and fully compliant with the SOLAS or other legislative requirements applicable to a particular vessel.
The Manuals provide all crew members with general information and instructions concerning the purpose and use of all life-saving appliances and/or fire equipment on board. The loose-leaf presentation permits simple amendment and updating ofdetails relating to a vessel’s equipment and procedures. Use of our Manuals enhances the professional image of the owners and operators and provides uniformity where used across a fleet.
iOptions include the use of an owner’s own covers, page headers or footers incorporating the owner’s or vessel’s QA control requirements and/or the owner’s or vessel’s logo. Another option is for I.C. Brindle & Co Ltd, to prepare vessel-specific Manuals,either following a survey or from the information gleaned in response to our questionnaire.
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SPECIFICATION
Our 2013, 3rd Edition SOLAS Checklist Meets SOLAS requirements by facilitating the recording of weekly and monthly inspections of LSA & FF equipment as required by:
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SOLAS Ch. II-2 Reg 14.2.2.1
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SOLAS Ch. III Regs. 20.6 and 20.7
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Applicable IMO Marine Safety Committee circulars (eg 1206 and 1432)
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Suitable for all types of vessel, and is easily customised by the ship's operators to reflect the specific equipment on a particular vessel (eg by inserting duplicate or additional pages to suit the particular requirement). The inspections recorded on each page are cross-referenced to the relevant SOLAS paragraph and IMO document as appropriate
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Presented in an A4-size loose-leaf binder (landscape format), to enable easy completion and the insertion of other documents appropriate to that vessel if required
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Designed to cover all the weekly and monthly inspections required over a 12-month period (the period need not necessarily correspond with a calendar year), including notes of any defects found and when they were rectified
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Enables consistency throughout a fleet, and enhances the professional image of the owners and operators
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The Spanish edition has been translated by a professional translator working in their native tongue and familiar with maritime language, and proof-read by a second equally-qualified translator.
Contents
(a) Weekly Inspections:
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Lifeboats
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Rescue Boats
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Liferafts
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MOR
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Fire Control Panels
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Ship's Whistle, PA System & General Alarm
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BA & EEBD Cylinders
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Low Location Lighting
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Fixed Water Systems
(b) Monthly Inspections:
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Emergency Lighting
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Lifeboats & Equipment
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Rescue Boats & Equipment
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Liferafts
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MOR
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Lifejackets
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Immersion / Anti-Exposure Suits
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EPIRBs, SARTs & Hand Held GMDSS Radios
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Pyrotechnics & Line Throwing Apparatus
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Lifebuoys and Attachments
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MOB Recovery Equipment
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Fire Mains, Pumps, Hydrants, Hoses & Nozzles
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Fixed Extinguishing Systems: CO2 / Gas / Foam / Dry Powder / Water / Aerosol
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Firefighters Outfits & BA
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BA Charging Compressors
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Portable Foam Units
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Fire Extinguishers
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What are SOLAS LSA, and Fire Training Manuals?
These SOLAS, LSA and FTM manuals are mandatory onboard documents required under SOLAS regulations. They provide crew with clear instructions on the use, operation, and maintenance of life-saving appliances (LSA) and fire-fighting equipment, helping vessels remain compliant, safe, and inspection-ready through comprehensive maritime publications.
Are these manuals mandatory onboard vessels?
Yes. SOLAS regulations require approved training manuals to be carried onboard applicable vessels. Flag States, Class, and Port State Control surveyors routinely check for up-to-date, compliant manuals during inspections. For peace of mind, and to stay up to date on fast-changing maritime regualtions, make sure you have the correct manuals onboard.
Which vessel require these manuals?
Our manuals are suitable for:
- SOLAS vessels of all types
- Larger non-SOLAS vessels
- Commercial workboats and coded vessels
- Passenger, cargo, offshore support, and specialist vessels
- UK-flagged vessels operating worldwide
Coded Vessel Training Manuals apply specifically to vessels operating under UK Codes (such as Workboat Code 3).
Who typically uses these manuals onboard?
These manuals are used by:
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Masters and skippers
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Crew members
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Safety officers
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Vessel managers
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Suveyors during inspections
They provide a single, consistent reference for onboard safety procedures.
Are I.C. Brindle manuals MCA-recognised and approved by surveyors?
Yes. The I.C Brindle SOLAS LSA, Fire and Checklist manuals are widely accepted by the MCA, Flag Administrations, and surveyors worldwide. They have a proven track record with no known surveyor rejections, giving operators confidence during audits and inspections.
How are I.C. Brindle manuals structured?
All manuals are supplied in an A4 loose-leaf binder format.
- The main sections cover equipment and procedures generically, in line with regulations
- The final section allows vessel-specific details to be added
- This ensures each manual is compliant, practical, and tailored to the individual vessel.
Why is the loose-leaf format of the manuals important?
The loose-leaf format allows:
- Easy updates when regulations change
- Simple amendments after equipment upgrades
- Ongoing compliance without replacing the full manual
- The manuals to be future-proof and cost-effective.
Are the manuals kept up to date with regulation changes?
Yes. Our manuals are regularly reviewed and updated to reflect changes issued by the IMO, MCA, and other maritime authorities. New editions are released when significant regulatory changes come into force.
What is included in the SOLAS LSA Training Manual?
The SOLAS LSA Training Manual covers:
- Survival craft and launching procedures
- Lifebuoys, lifejackets, and immersion suits
- Man overboard recovery
- Radio and distress equipment
- Survival techniques and SAR operations
- Vessel-specific equipment inventory
What is included in the SOLAS Fire Training Manual?
The Fire Training Manual includes:
- Fire prevention and fire dynamics
- Fixed and portable extinguishing systems
- Fire detection and alarm systems
- Command, control, and fire team responsibilities
- Fire safety operations for different vessel types
- Space for vessel-specific equipment and procedures
What is included in the SOLAS Checklist?
The SOLAS Checklist covers:
- Weekly and monthly inspection records for life-saving appliances (LSA) and fire-fighting equipment
- Lifeboats, rescue boats, liferafts, and launching appliances
- Lifejackets, lifebuoys, immersion and anti-exposure suits
- Man overboard recovery equipment
- Fire detection, alarm panels, and emergency systems
- Fire mains, pumps, hydrants, hoses, and nozzles
- Fixed and portable fire-extinguishing systems
- BA, EEBD, firefighter outfits, and charging equipment
- Emergency lighting, signage, and low-location lighting
- Defect recording with rectification tracking
- Cross-referencing to relevant SOLAS chapters and IMO/MSC circulars
- Customisable equipment inventory specific to the vessel
Are I.C. Brindle manuals available in other languages?
Yes. Selected manuals are available in, English, French, Spanish, and Russian. All translations are completed by professional maritime translators and proof-read to ensure technical accuracy.
Can the manuals be customised for our vessel or fleet?
Yes. The manuals can be customised to suit your vessel or fleet. Options include fully vessel-specific manuals prepared by I.C. Brindle, custom covers, headers, footers or logos, and alignment with your company’s QA or Safety Management System (SMS) requirements. This makes the manuals well suited to fleet operators and managed vessels, helping ensure consistency, compliance, and a professional onboard standard across all your vessels.
Are these manuals suitable for coded vessels and workboats?
Yes. We have Coded Vessel and Workboat Code Training Manuals, which are specifically written to meet UK Code requirements, including Workboat Code 3 (5th Edition), and are suitable for vessels under 24m, pilot boats, and specialist watercrafts.
Why choose I.C. Brindle training manuals?
I.C. Brindle training manuals are trusted worldwide because they are regulation-led and inspection-ready, helping operators meet SOLAS, MCA, and Code requirements with confidence. They are easy to read, practical for crews to use onboard, and have a proven track record with surveyors. Supplied in a loose-leaf format, the manuals are designed to be updated rather than replaced, making them suitable for single vessels or entire fleets while supporting safe, legal, and professional operations.
