Life jacket servicing is about making sure the jacket will actually save your life when you need it. Many modern lifejackets, especially inflatable automated ones have parts that can degrade or fail over time even if they look fine on the outside.

How often should you service?

General guidance (always check manufacturer):

• Light/private use: annually or every 2 years

• Heavy or offshore use: annually

• Commercial use: often mandatory annually

• Self-check: every few months and before trips