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Life-Saving Appliances (LSA)
SOLAS inspection, servicing and load-testing of lifeboats, liferafts, davits and survival equipment.
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Serving Sri Lanka · Colombo · Galle · Hambantota
Marine Services Across Sri Lanka
LSA and FFA servicing, calibration and SOLAS-approved safety products, engine overhaul and ship management for vessels calling at Sri Lankan ports.
ISO Certified9001 · 14001 · 45001
Class-ApprovedBV · ABS · LR · KR · RINA
SOLAS & MEDLSA & FFA servicing
24/7 ResponseEmergency port attendance
Multi-FlagPanama · Liberia · Palau
Sri Lanka CoverageColombo · Galle · Hambantota
Marineengineering & management
About ARCSHIP in Sri Lanka
A single technical partner for vessels trading in Sri Lankan waters
ARCSHIP Management & Chartering (Pvt) Ltd supports shipowners, operators and charterers with in-house marine engineering and safety-equipment servicing, delivered to vessels calling at Sri Lanka’s commercial ports on the Indian Ocean.
From full technical and crew management to LSA and FFA servicing, engine overhaul, calibration and SOLAS-approved safety provisions, work is carried out under one QHSE system and to the standards of leading classification societies and flag states. ARCSHIP’s Sri Lanka operations are run from Colombo, part of an international ARCSHIP network working to ISO-certified management systems.
- ISO 9001, 14001 and 45001 certified management systems
- SOLAS, MARPOL, LSA and FSS Code compliant servicing
- Class- and maker-recognised marine engineering
- 24/7 emergency attendance at Sri Lankan ports and anchorages
What we do
Marine services for vessels in Sri Lanka
Seven core service lines covering the technical, safety and compliance needs of vessels operating in Sri Lankan waters.
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Fire-Fighting Appliances (FFA)
Inspection, refilling and pressure-testing of fixed and portable firefighting and detection systems.
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Calibration Services
Calibration of navigation, safety and monitoring instrumentation to class and flag requirements.
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Supplies of SOLAS-Approved Safety Products
SOLAS-approved emergency drinking water and emergency food rations for lifeboats and liferafts.
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Engine Overhauling
Planned and emergency overhaul of main engines, auxiliaries and critical rotating machinery.
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Marine Mechanical Solutions
Pump overhauling, cooler servicing, pressure testing and marine fabrication, afloat or in dry dock.
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Ship Management
Technical, crew and commercial management that keeps vessels compliant, efficient and trading.
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Built for Sri Lanka’s commercial and offshore fleet
Oil & Chemical TankersOffshore Support Vessels
Container VesselsBulk CarriersGeneral CargoPort coverage
Across Sri Lanka’s commercial ports
ARCSHIP attends vessels at Sri Lanka’s principal ports and anchorages, from the container gateway of Colombo and the southern harbour of Galle to Hambantota in the deep south and Trincomalee on the east coast.
- Colombo, west coast
- Galle, south coast
- Hambantota, south coast
- Trincomalee, east coast
- Sri Lankan anchorages
- Indian Ocean transits
Why ARCSHIP
Compliance, uptime and one accountable team
Compliance without surprises
Servicing, inspection and documentation aligned to SOLAS, MARPOL, the LSA/FSS Codes and flag-state rules, inspection-ready every port call.
Fast port-call turnaround
Mobilised teams and pre-positioned spares keep survey, repair and safety work inside the laycan, minimising off-hire.
One accountable partner
Ship management, engine overhaul, LSA/FFA servicing and calibration under a single technical contract and QHSE system.
Class & maker recognition
Work carried out to the standards of leading classification societies and original-equipment makers.
International reach, local delivery
A global ARCSHIP network delivering locally to vessels at Sri Lanka’s ports on the Indian Ocean.
Data-backed reliability
Condition reports, test certificates and planned-maintenance records that protect asset value and resale.
Certifications & approvals
Independently certified, class recognised
Management systems certified to international ISO standards, with marine engineering delivered to classification-society requirements.
ISO 9001:2015Quality Management System
ISO 14001:2015Environmental Management
ISO 45001:2018Occupational Health & SafetyWorking to the standards of leading classification societies
Projects & capability
Work carried out afloat and in dock
A selection of ARCSHIP marine engineering and safety-servicing operations.
Recognition
Recognised across the regional maritime industry
ARCSHIP was named a finalist at The Maritime Standard Awards 2025, a regional benchmark for ship management and marine services across the Middle East and Indian Subcontinent.
Work with ARCSHIP
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Owners, operators and charterers
Blog
Marine services in Sri Lanka, guidance & updates
Ship Repair
Ship Repair Services in Sri Lanka: A Practical Guide for Owners and Operators
What to plan for when arranging afloat repairs, dry-docking support and class-driven steel and machinery work at Sri Lankan ports.
Marine Safety
Marine Safety Equipment Services in Sri Lanka: LSA and FFA Explained
How life-saving and fire-fighting appliance servicing keeps vessels SOLAS-compliant, and what a Sri Lankan port-call inspection covers.
Ship Management
Ship Management Services in Sri Lanka: What Full Technical Management Includes
A breakdown of the technical, crew, commercial, safety and environmental functions that keep a managed vessel trading.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Which Sri Lankan ports does ARCSHIP cover?
ARCSHIP attends vessels at Sri Lanka’s principal commercial ports, Colombo and Galle on the west and south coasts, Hambantota in the south and Trincomalee on the east, together with anchorages and offshore positions in Sri Lankan waters.
Are your life-saving and fire-fighting services SOLAS compliant?
Yes. Life-saving appliance and fire-fighting appliance servicing is carried out to SOLAS, the LSA and FSS Codes and the relevant flag-state and classification-society requirements, with test certificates issued on completion.
Can ARCSHIP attend a vessel during a short port call?
Teams are mobilised to meet the vessel’s schedule. Where scope is advised in advance, spares and test equipment are pre-positioned so inspection, repair and re-certification are completed within the port stay.
Is ARCSHIP approved by classification societies?
ARCSHIP works to the standards of leading classification societies including Lloyd’s Register, Bureau Veritas, ABS, Korean Register, RINA, ClassNK, the Indian Register of Shipping, CCS and Tasneef. Approval scope by society is confirmed on request.
What vessel types do you service?
Oil and chemical tankers, offshore support vessels, container ships, bulk carriers and general cargo vessels, among others.
How do I request a quotation?
Send the vessel particulars, port and scope of work through the contact form or WhatsApp. A technical response with scope and indicative timeline follows.
Planning a port call in Sri Lanka?
Send your vessel particulars, port and scope, we’ll respond with a technical proposal and indicative timeline.