What is the annual maintenance schedule and tests for lifeboat davits?

flowchart TD
    A[Maker's Manual] --> B[PMS Annual Schedule]
    C[MSC/Circ.1093] --> B
    B --> D[Inspection\nLubrication\nFunctional Tests]
    D --> E[Annual Maintenance]
    F[LSA Code] --> G[5-Yearly Load Test]
    H[A.689(17)] --> I[Production Impact/Drop Test]
    E --> J[Records\nNon-conformity\nCorrective Action]

• Definition: Lifeboat davits are launching appliances for lifeboats, classified as critical lifesaving equipment under SOLAS Chapter III and LSA Code
• Annual schedule source: Ship’s PMS based on maker’s operation and maintenance manual and IMO MSC/Circ.1093
• Annual tasks: Inspection, lubrication, functional tests of all davit components per MSC/Circ.1093
• Tests: Functional tests annual; load tests 5-yearly per LSA Code; impact/drop tests at production per A.689(17)
• Governing instruments: SOLAS Chapter III, LSA Code, MSC/Circ.1093, MSC.1/Circ.1205/Rev.1, MSC.1/Circ.1206/Rev.1, MSC.1/Circ.1578/Rev.1, ISM Code Section 10, MS Act 2025 s.147
• CE role: Ensure PMS followed, records kept, non-conformities corrected, maintenance integrated into operations