MAN OVERBOARD SERVICE

The technicians at LRSE conduct inspections, repairs, and maintenance of MOB equipment, including buoys, pylons, sea anchors, and more. Schedule a Man Overboard service with LRSE to prolong the quality of your equipment and ensure successful rescue operations.

What does your man over board equipment require so it will work when you need it?

Not all man overboard systems require maintenance, however as is the case with all marine safety equipment, visual checks remain important. As an authorized service station for most brands of inflatable systems, we inspect the unit and check its cylinders for corrosion and ensure the lights are operational and/or in date.

Those units that need to be serviced are inspected to insure that the horseshoe and the pylon, the main components, will inflate and stay inflated. We pressure test each unit per manufacturer’s specifications. Although rare, if the equipment is not serviced regularly, UV damage can occur. We assure the water-activated, lithium-powered, flashing strobe is in date and operates (every five years the assembly needs to be replaced). The CO2 cylinders also need inspection. Although cylinders last indefinitely, rust and corrosion can occur. There are lifting points on the units that can also corrode. The sea anchor needs to be inspected for any tears or corrosion as well.

Service Includes

  • Inflation check of the main components, horseshoe, and the pylon
  • Pressure test each unit per manufacturer’s specifications
  • Flashing Strobe Operation check
  • CO2 cylinder inspection
  • UV Damage check
  • Lifting point corrosion check
  • Sea anchor inspection

FAQs

Man overboard devices should be inspected regularly and serviced according to manufacturer recommendations and applicable maritime safety requirements. Routine inspections help ensure the device will function properly during an emergency.

A man overboard device inspection typically includes testing the activation system, battery, beacon functionality, housing condition, and visual indicators, along with verification of compliance and service dates.

Battery replacement intervals vary by manufacturer and device model. Batteries should be replaced according to the manufacturer's schedule or whenever inspection results indicate reduced performance.

Yes. Many man overboard devices can be repaired if components such as batteries, housings, or activation systems are damaged or worn. Repair options depend on the device model and condition.

A man overboard device may fail inspection due to expired batteries, damaged components, activation failures, corrosion, water intrusion, or other conditions that affect performance and reliability.

Requirements vary by vessel type and operation. Many commercial vessels must carry approved man overboard or personal locator devices as part of broader SOLAS, USCG, or company safety requirements.

Testing typically includes verifying battery status, activation functions, indicator lights, and beacon performance according to the manufacturer's procedures without triggering an actual emergency signal.

A man overboard device should show no signs of damage, have a valid battery and service date, and pass all manufacturer-recommended function tests. Regular inspections help confirm continued reliability.