The initial and periodic examination, testing and certification of hyperbaric evacuation launch systems

Version history

May 2024 Rev. 0.1 – Page 2 and bibliography updated; no change to content

December 1995 – Initial publications

Summary

The test criterion applicable to standard ships’ lifeboat launch and recovery systems, i.e. 12-monthly function test by deployment of the integral system, is not appropriate for hyperbaric evacuation launch systems because of the inherent differences between the two, e.g. gravity fall and lift-over and fall, each of which generates different load factors and therefore requires different test criteria.

In addition, hyperbaric evacuation launch systems vary in their design configuration which precludes application of standard testing.

Contents

• Introduction
• Scope
• Objectives
• Application
• Bibliography
• Definitions of Hyperbaric Evacuation Launch Systems
• Considerations Governing Test Protocols for all types of Hyperbaric Launch Systems
• Initial Supply
• In Service
• Initial and Periodic Examination and Test
• Retention of Certification
• Maintenance
• Appendix 1 – Diving Operations – UK Areas of Governmental Jurisdiction
• Appendix 2 – Bibliography
• Appendix 3 – Categories of Competence Person
• Appendix 4 – Type 1 – SOLAS Type 2 – Specially Designed Dedicated Systems
• Appendix 5 – Type 3 – Non-Dedicated Launch Facilities
• Appendix 6 – Practice Deployment of Hyperbaric Evacuation Systems