NaviSafe nv Emdenweg 11 Haven 211 2030 Antwerpen Belgium T +32 3 233 32 23 F +32 3 233 30 03 info@navisafe.be www.navisafe.be
OUR COMPANY NaviSafe was founded in 2007 and is located in the heart of the port of Antwerp, providing a full range of services related to safety on board of seagoing vessels. The focus of our business lies with the servicing and repairs of lifeboats and launching appliances, this is a result of an ever increasing demand for this service after the entering into force of MSC.1/Circ. 1206 rev.1 and MSC.1/Circ.1277. The solution oriented approach of NaviSafe is expressed on all levels. General Manager Bart Hendrix, former Chief Engineer and Class surveyor explains: We aim at providing the best solution for our clients, no matter what the technical challenge might be. In summary, NaviSafe is an experienced company established by a core of highly motivated people. We can rely on the maturity achieved by sea going experience and extensive know-how gained at maritime orientated organizations and industries.
LIFEBOAT SERVICING In accordance with MSC.1/Circ. 1206 rev.1 and MSC.1/Circ.1277, all lifeboats and launching appliances onboard of ocean-going vessels are subject to an annual service as well as a five-yearly service, to be done by personnel that is fully trained and familiar with these duties. NaviSafe works with a variety of lifeboat and davit manufacturers. Our service engineers are trained at the manufacturer s facilities and we keep in close communication for updates and support. Having the detailed information and knowledge regarding each make and type of installation, is an important aspect of our goal of providing a top-class service to our customers. Annual servicing During the annual service, all components of the lifeboat and the launching appliances are thoroughly inspected. Special care is directed towards the winch brakes (which are dismantled for inspection) and the specific release systems (which have to be function tested). Five-yearly servicing The five-yearly service adds an in-depth survey and maintenance as a complement to the regular annual service. Release hooks and suspension brackets are dismantled for internal inspection and cleaning. Upon completion of the overhaul, the entire installation (lifeboat and davit) is subjected to a load test of 1.1 times the weight of the survival craft with its full complement of persons and equipment.
LIFEBOAT REPAIRS During the servicing, it can occur that certain defects are identified by the servicing company. These defects will then be mentioned on the report, which can result in the attending Classification Surveyor or Flag State Inspector not endorsing or crediting the annual Safety Equipment survey for the vessel, until such time as all identified defects have been rectified. More often than not this leaves the ship owner/manager with an unfinished service for which he has to try and find solutions in the form of repair facilities. The competitive edge of the NaviSafe organization is that any defects found during the service, can often by rectified on the spot. This is of course dependent on the nature of the defect, the location of the vessel, and the length of the port stay. Glass Reinforced Polyester (GRP) repairs NaviSafe is capable of performing any GRP repair on lifeboats. Small damages can be easily fixed but also larger damage to lifeboat s hull and canopy can be fully restored to original condition. A dedicated GRP repair shop has been installed in our NaviSafe workshop. All GRP repairs are performed under controlled atmospheric conditions with particular regard to temperature and humidity. Only high performance products are used to provide the best possible repair. Highly experienced craftsmen are able to restore any type of damage to its original condition. Other repairs Being faced with lifeboats on a daily basis we can not only perform the GRP repairs, we can fix all other issues too. Whether it s a problem with foam, leakages, steering gear, propulsion unit, windows... You name it, we can fix it.
LOAD TESTING NaviSafe provides a full range of load testing services for a variety of lifting installations such as: Cargo cranes and derricks Lifeboat, liferaft and rescue boat davits Provisions cranes Bunker davits Engine room cranes Chain blocks, slings and shackles Gangways and accommodation ladders NaviSafe is fully equipped to carry out the annual inspections and five yearly load tests for the IMO SOLAS requirements for the Means of Embarkations and Disembarkations as per MSC.1/Circ.1331. Water bags, standard weights, load cells A full range of our own water weight bags of 90 kg, 250 kg, 375 kg, 3000 kg and 10000 kg respectively allows us to make a variety of combinations to obtain the required weight. Calibrated deadweights are available for larger sizes of load tests on Cargo Gear, etc. For less accessible areas like engine rooms, we have our own load cells to perform the load tests. Hydraulic test bench NaviSafe s workshop is equipped with a vertical hydraulic test bench with a maximum capacity of 250 MT which can be used for in-house testing of any type of release hook, strapping or lifting equipment.
YAMAHA OUTBOARD SOLAS outboard engines Yamaha is one of only three manufacturers worldwide who offer SOLAS approved outboard engines certified for use on rescue boats. Yamaha s outboard engines are renowned for their reliability, durability and torque, making them exceptionally suited for the tough life at sea. Yamaha approved NaviSafe is Belgium s only Yamaha SOLAS outboard engine approved dealer and service station. As an approved dealer we have a permanent stock of new SOLAS outboard engines in different capacities, both 2-strokes and 4-strokes. Our service engineers are certified by Yamaha and we keep spare parts in stock to ensure the fastest possible service for your Yamaha outboard engine.
OTHER SERVICES NaviSafe provides a full range of services for all other safety equipment. These include but are not limited to the items below. safety gear Ki elements offers an easier life with reliable, high-quality garments and gear for professionals who work close to water. We offer functionally designed suits, jackets and waitscoats with integrated buoyancy devices and deck safety harnesses. Made with high visibility, durable and fire retardant fabrics. Other Life Saving Appliances (LSA) Next to (freefall) lifeboats, davits and rescue boats, NaviSafe services all other lifesaving equipment like Breathing Apparatus (BA) sets, Emergency Escape Breathing Device (EEBD), immersion suits etc. Fire Fighting Equipment (FFE) Service of all fixed and portable firefighting equipment Extinguishers Foam installations CO2 systems Miscellaneous Other activities of NaviSafe include: Calibration and service of fixed and portable gas detection equipment Air purity test Calibration of UTI tapes... It s impossible to put down an exhaustive list of our activities. As a solution provider, we at NaviSafe will go out of our way to assist you in whatever safety issue you may encounter.
APPROVALS Manufacturers NaviSafe is in close communication with a variety of manufacturers of lifeboats and launching appliances, in order to act as Authorized Service Station for these manufacturers. Our Service Engineers duly attend the training courses organized by these manufactures on a regular basis, in order to keep up with new developments or designs. Qingdao Beihai, Wuxi Hai Hong, Hyundai Lifeboats and Oriental Precision & Engineering are among the makers we are approved for. ISO NaviSafe is an ISO 9001:2008 registered company and our Quality Management System is verified and audited by LRQA on a mandatory yearly interval. The ISO9001:2008 QMS is one of the important requirements under the IMO MSC.1/ Circ.1277 circular. IACS members No less than six major IACS members have approved NaviSafe for lifeboat servicing. Bureau Veritas, Class NK, DNV-GL, Lloyd s Register, RINA and RMRS have all confirmed their confidence in our services. SOLAS Contracting Governments The IMO MSC.1/Circ.1277 ANNEX authorizes a vessel s flag state to approve other service companies not certified by the maker. NaviSafe is approved by two white list SOLAS Contracting Governments. Both the Belgian flag state (BMI) as Antigua & Barbuda (ADOMS) have approved us for lifeboat maintenance and inspections. As is customary with SOLAS regulations, other white list flag states will accept the same. We are more than willing to help you investigate and determine the requirements set by the specific flag state for any of your vessels.
NaviSafe nv Emdenweg 11 Haven 211 2030 Antwerpen Belgium T +32 3 233 32 23 F +32 3 233 30 03 info@navisafe.be www.navisafe.be