Guidance on prevention and mitigation of lost bell emergencies

Introduction

Aims

Application

The prevention of lost bell diving incidents

The mitigation of lost or stricken bell diving incidents

References

Appendix A – Bell mounted acoustic transponder specification

Appendix B – Diver operated interrogator / receiver

Appendix C – Bell emergency communication

Appendix D – Stricken bell – Diver actions (example)

Appendix E – CO₂ scrubbing – Example scrubbing capabilities