SHM Shipcare is the foremost Sri Lankan company providing maritime safety solutions. Relying on our experience of over lifeboat servicing 25 years, SHM strives to enable your freedom at sea. We shall achieve this by ensuring the proper functioning of survival systems and improving safety standards on your vessels. Our Lifeboat, Rescue Boat & Davit Systems Services include:
PERIODIC INSPECTIONS
SHM’s team of qualified and experienced personnel provide annual and 5 yearly inspection and maintenance services at short notice, 24/7, in accordance to IMO 1206/rev.1. Our service stations also possess the necessary equipment to conduct load tests and on-voyage repairs. We are authorized by over 27 manufacturers and recognized by all major classification societies.
Drop Test
Drop test conducted in presence of class surveyor after hook retrofit is completed.
Load Test
Free-fall lifeboat davit load test using water bags after five-yearly service routine
Class Survey
Our service engineer conducting an on-board lifeboat launching training during an annual inspection
Winch Break Inspection
Our service engineer inspecting release handle during the winch brake inspection routine.
Splinker Test
Sprinkler test carried out after annual inspection for tanker model lifeboats
REFURBISHMENT
Our advanced service stations and repair facilities are well equipped to carry out complete servicing, overhaul, and repair of Engine and Sprinkler Systems, FRP Hull & Body, Release Gear, Davit and Winch, Fall Wire renewal, and Hydrostatic testing and refilling of compressed air systems. We also offer replacement equipment for hire during the overhaul stage, subject to availability.
Engine OverHaul
Our in-house engine experts conduct complete engine overhauls and refurbishment during the five yearly service.
Lifeboat Exterior Repair
We have in-house capabilities to fabricate SS 316 lifeboat exterior fittings such as handles, hatch covers, etc.
Release Hook Servicing
With the new IMO regulation MSC.1391/Circ.1 all non compliant hook systems need to be replaced in the first scheduled dry docking after July 1, 2014.
FRP Repairs
We have the capability of renovating and repairing all exterior and interior sections of the lifeboat. We also offer similar services for davits and winches.
Service Facility
Our service engineers and technicians working on different sections of the lifeboat during the five yearly service.
INSTALLATION & COMMISSIONING OF LIFEBOAT SYSTEMS
We offer Survival Crafts, Rescue Boats and their launching appliances designed to meet your specific requirements. Our experienced team, extensively trained by over 27 OEM partners, understand industry needs and shall deliver as per your expectations. The equipment we supply and commission guaranteed with the manufacturer's after-sales service support and with genuine spare parts.
Platform Davit Installation
We have a proven track record for installing lifeboats, davits, and winches on offshore platforms and marine ocean going vessels.
Rescue Boat Commissioning
Our service engineers installing a newly delivered rescue boat on an offshore platform.
Life Boat Installation
Lifeboat being load tested and hoisted on free-fall davit after five-yearly service.
New Life Boat Delivery
New lifeboat at manufacturing facility ready for shipment to India for commissioning on an offshore platform.
Sea Trail
Rescue boat sea trial being conducted offshore prior to commissioning on platform
RIGID AND INFLATABLE RESCUE BOAT SERVICING
In accordance to IMO 1206/rev.1, all rigid and inflatable rescue boats also are to be subjected to the annual and 5-yearly inspection and maintenance routines as described before. An additional pressure test of the buoyancy chamber of the inflatable rescue boat is required as per manufacturer’s guidelines.
Single Arm Davit Winch Inspection
Our service engineer servicing a rescue boat slewing davit during an annual inspection routine.
Dynamic Winch Brake Test
Winch brake being dynamically tested by lowering the rescue boat to ensure the equipment is serviced properly
Release Hook Inspection
Our service engineer inspecting a rescue boat release hook during an annual inspection. These hooks are usually required to be overhauled by the manufacturer during the five yearly routine.
Rescue Boat Launch Test
Inflatable rescue boats need to be launch tested after the annual inspection to ensure the lifting slings, connector points, and release hook are all in satisfactory working condition.
Pressure Test at Service Station
Our team conducting a periodic inflation and pressure test of a rescue boat at service station.
