Marine and Ship Safety Services at Mina Zayed

Mina Zayed is Abu Dhabi city's historic main port, serving general cargo vessels, cruise ships, offshore support vessels and the dhow fleet. Louis Safety, an ISO 9001-certified company established in 2001, provides complete marine and ship safety services to vessels calling at Mina Zayed, with rapid attendance from our Abu Dhabi facilities. Our class-approved services keep vessels compliant with SOLAS, IMO and flag state requirements without disrupting cargo operations or sailing schedules.

Lifeboat and Rescue Boat Services

Approved by ABS, BV, LR, DNV and Tasneef, our technicians attend vessels at Mina Zayed for annual and five-yearly lifeboat inspections, davit and winch servicing, on-load release gear examination and dynamic load testing — completed alongside so vessels stay on schedule.

Liferaft Inspections and Servicing

Liferafts landed at Mina Zayed are collected, serviced at our approved liferaft station and redelivered certified and emergency-ready. We service all major liferaft brands to international standards, with exchange units available when turnaround time is critical.

Fire Fighting Equipment and Appliances

We provide inspection, refilling and recertification of portable extinguishers, servicing of fixed CO2, foam and water mist systems, fire detection system testing, and ten-year hydrostatic testing compliant with MSC.1/Circ. 1318 — delivered shipside at Mina Zayed or in our nearby workshops.

Navigation and Communications Systems

Our engineers attend vessels at Mina Zayed for inspection, maintenance and calibration of navigation and GMDSS communication equipment, from radar and gyro systems to satellite communications, ensuring survey-ready performance.

Automation and Calibration

We calibrate pressure, temperature, level, gas detection and electrical instruments onboard or in our laboratory, issuing traceable certificates accepted by Class, PSC and ADNOC. Combined attendance packages let vessels complete calibration and safety servicing in a single port call at Mina Zayed.

Load Testing and Marine Supplies

We perform certified load testing of davits, cranes and lifting gear at Mina Zayed, and supply lifesaving appliances, fire fighting equipment, PPE and marine stores directly to the vessel's gangway.

Why Choose Us at Mina Zayed?

With 60+ engineers available 24/7 and approvals from ADNOC, the FTA and all major classification societies, Louis Safety is the trusted safety partner for vessels calling at Mina Zayed — responsive, compliant and minutes away.