DESIGN for saturation (bell) diving systems
Version History:
- August 2022, Rev. 3.1 – Updated to align with the guidance contained in IMCA LR 001/HSSE 022/ M 194. Text of item dealing with diver emergency gas supply (bail-out) endurance slightly amended for clarity.
- December 2021, Rev. 3 – Updated to clarify any anomalies and bring the guidance into alignment with current industry good practice.
- July 2014, Rev. 2 – Updated to align the document with IMCA D 018, D 023 and D 053. Section 15 split into four sub-sections and Section 16 on life support packages added.
- March 2013, Rev. 1 – Revised and updated to incorporate equipment improvements and changed operating practices since initial publication.
- 2001 – Initial publication.
As per information note 1593, IMCA D 024 Rev. 2 remains valid during a one-year implementation period (to December 2022) and is available for downloading by members.
Contents
- Part 1 – Guidance
- Introduction
- List of Acronyms
- The Competent Person
- Responsibilities
- Planned Maintenance Systems (PMS)
- Key Features of this Document
- Completing the Document
- References
- Part 2 – Detail Sheets
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Related Information Notes
- COBRA Bailout System: Leakage at the Joint Between the Y-piece and the Interface Block - JFD Guidance Note
- Accredited Diving System Inspector (ADSI) Examinations – Preparatory Information for Candidates
- Loosening of COBRA Handle Manifold - JFD Guidance Note
- COBRA Pre-use Procedures - JFD Guidance Note
- Summary of IMCA D 024 Document Changes 2021
- Summary of IMCA D 018 Document Changes 2021
- One Year Adoption Period for Updated IMCA DESIGN Suite Documents
- IMCA Air Diving Supervisor Examination – Recommended Study Material
- Manufacture of Sonardyne ‘AODC’ Diving Bell Emergency Transponders Discontinued
- JFD COBRA Safety Notice
- Extension of the renewal period for annual DESIGN audits during the COVID-19 pandemic
- Release of KMDSI bulletin on cleaning and sanitising Kirby Morgan Helmets, BandMasks and Full Face Masks
- Use of composite cylinders for diving and underwater operations
- JFD product caution note relating to disposable gas conditioner cartridges for diver and chamber gas recovery systems
- Counterfeit Kirby Morgan Bandmasks (KMB 28)
- Sustained load cracking in aluminium manufactured from aluminium alloys HE30/AA6082 and AA6351
- Updated IMCA guidance on the testing of diving bell/basket hoist wire ropes
- Life support packages
- Fitness for purpose of closed bell diver emergency recovery hoists
- The fitting of isolation valves and diffusers to trunkings on saturation diving systems
- Competence of auditors