SOLAS compliance is essential for vessel safety and smooth port operations. Failing inspections leads to costly delays and potential detentions.

Top 5 Failures Found During SOLAS & PSC Inspections

1. Expired Certificates: Liferafts, extinguishers, and radio equipment out of date.
2. Liferaft Deficiencies: Outdated HRUs, damaged canisters, or poor stowage.
3. Fire-Fighting Equipment Issues: Missing extinguishers, low-pressure SCBAs, untested foam.
4. GMDSS Failures: Dead EPIRB batteries, faulty NAVTEX, no VDR APT certificate.
5. Calibration & Gas Detection: Expired or missing calibration certificates.

How to Avoid These Failures

• Keep a digital log of all service certificates.
• Schedule services in advance of port calls.
• Train crew on regular maintenance checks.

Our Support

We provide end-to-end SOLAS compliance services in Saudi Arabia, ensuring zero delays during PSC inspections. Contact us to book inspection support.

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GMDSS equipment ensures vessels can communicate in emergencies. Annual surveys are mandatory, but many vessels fail Port State Control (PSC) checks due to small oversights.

Top 5 Common Issues

1. Expired EPIRB batteries.
2. Non-functional SART units.
3. Outdated NAVTEX receivers.
4. Handheld VHFs with dead batteries.
5. Missing or outdated radio logbook entries.

How to Stay Compliant

• Keep spare batteries for handheld VHFs.
• Test EPIRBs and SARTs regularly.
• Update NAVTEX software when required.
• Maintain detailed radio logs for all DSC calls.

Our Support

We carry out flag and class-approved GMDSS surveys with full reporting and certification. Arrange your survey now to avoid PSC detentions.

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Gas detectors drift over time. Without traceable calibration, readings become unreliable—putting crews at risk and inviting PSC remarks.

What “Traceable” Means

Each instrument is compared against a reference standard with documented uncertainty. Your certificate should list date, method, gases/values, and technician ID.

Recommended Intervals

• Portable gas detectors: bump test before use; calibration every 3–6 months.
• Fixed systems: follow OEM guidance; verify alarms and logs.

Common Calibration Pitfalls

• Expired span gases
• Unrecorded adjustments
• Certificates not onboard

How We Help

We provide on-site calibration for detectors, gauges and nav instruments across KSA ports—with digital certificates accepted by class. Book calibration.

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