diff --git a/code/modules/shuttle/computer.dm b/code/modules/shuttle/computer.dm
index 0dadbcf4260c..a8ca94ba0aa5 100644
--- a/code/modules/shuttle/computer.dm
+++ b/code/modules/shuttle/computer.dm
@@ -369,6 +369,9 @@
 	///If true, the lifeboat is in the process of launching, and so the code will not allow another launch.
 	var/launch_initiated = FALSE
 
+/obj/structure/machinery/computer/shuttle/lifeboat/ex_act(severity)
+	return
+
 /obj/structure/machinery/computer/shuttle/lifeboat/attack_hand(mob/user)
 	. = ..()
 	var/obj/docking_port/mobile/crashable/lifeboat/lifeboat = SSshuttle.getShuttle(shuttleId)