Life jacket inspection
A lifejacket has to work when it really matters. In our workshop in Harlingen we service inflatable lifejackets of 150N and 275N, for commercial shipping and recreational boating. We do not service Secumar lifejackets. Send your lifejackets in or drop them off. After the service you get them back with a new service sticker and, if you wish, a certificate.
- € 20,-per lifejacket, excl. VAT€24.20 incl. VAT
- + partsonly if neededSuch as a gas cylinder or bobbin, charged afterwards
- Certificateon requestHandy for commercial shipping and inspections
How it works
1Check the age
- Find the production date on the label inside the lifejacket.
- Older than 14 years? Then the lifejacket will be rejected.
- The date of the last service is on the certificate or info label, the next service date on the sticker on the outside.
2Send in or drop off
- Register your lifejackets with the form below.
- Send them to our address or drop them off at Koningsweg 9 in Harlingen.
- Include a note with your name and phone number so we know whose they are.
3We service them
- We check the lifejacket itself.
- We check whether parts such as the bobbin and the gas cylinder are still within their expiry date.
- If something needs replacing, we do so and charge for the part afterwards.
4Back on board
- Your lifejacket gets a new service sticker with the next service date.
- Want a certificate? Let us know and you will get one.
- Businesses receive an invoice, private customers a payment request.
How often should a lifejacket be serviced?
| Type | Service |
|---|---|
| Commercial shipping | Every year (recommended) |
| Recreational boating | Every 2 years |
| Double-chamber SOLAS lifejacket | Every year |
| Single-chamber ISO lifejacket | At least every 2 years |
| Bobbin, cartridge or soluble pill | At least every 2 years for recreational use, every year for professional or intensive use |
Have your lifejacket serviced within a month before or after the service date on the sticker.
Register lifejackets
Let us know what is on its way. We will contact you if we need anything from you.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to service a lifejacket?
The service costs €20 per lifejacket excl. VAT (€24.20 incl. VAT). If parts need replacing, such as a gas cylinder or bobbin, we charge for them afterwards.
How old can my lifejacket be?
A lifejacket may not be older than 14 years. We reject older lifejackets. The production date is on the label inside the lifejacket.
How often should a lifejacket be serviced?
In commercial shipping we recommend every year, in recreational boating every 2 years. Double-chamber SOLAS lifejackets are serviced every year, single-chamber ISO lifejackets at least every 2 years.
Will I get a certificate?
Yes, if you want one. Mention it when you register. In commercial shipping a certificate on board is often mandatory and handy during an inspection.
Can I send in my lifejackets?
Yes. Send them to HOAC Marine, Koningsweg 9, 8861 KN Harlingen, or drop them off yourself. Include a note with your name and phone number.
Which lifejackets do you service?
Inflatable lifejackets of 150N and 275N, both automatic and manual. We do not service Secumar lifejackets.