diff --git a/code/modules/shuttle/shuttles/crashable/lifeboats.dm b/code/modules/shuttle/shuttles/crashable/lifeboats.dm
index 11b376563d64..7f920ae3607e 100644
--- a/code/modules/shuttle/shuttles/crashable/lifeboats.dm
+++ b/code/modules/shuttle/shuttles/crashable/lifeboats.dm
@@ -100,6 +100,8 @@
 
 /obj/docking_port/stationary/lifeboat_dock/proc/close_dock()
 	var/obj/docking_port/mobile/crashable/lifeboat/docked_shuttle = get_docked()
+	if(docked_shuttle.status == LIFEBOAT_LOCKED)
+		return
 	if(docked_shuttle)
 		for(var/obj/structure/machinery/door/airlock/multi_tile/door in docked_shuttle.doors)
 			INVOKE_ASYNC(door, TYPE_PROC_REF(/obj/structure/machinery/door/airlock/multi_tile/almayer/dropshiprear/lifeboat, close_and_lock))