FME(C)A guide for diving systems

  • Recommended Practice
  • Revision 1.1 - March 2024

This document provides comprehensive guidance on Failure Modes and Effects (Criticality) Analysis (FME(C)A) for diving systems.

Contents

  • Introduction 

  • References 

  • Abbreviations & definitions 

  • FME(C)A 

    • Introduction 

    • Requirements 

    • International codes / legislation 

    • Industry guidance 

    • Company internal management system 

  • Performing the FME(C)A 

    • Selection of an FME(C)A team 

    • Specifying the FME(C)A 

    • Agreeing the FME(C)A structure and scope 

    • Collating the relevant documentation 

    • Considerations when performing the FME(C)A 

    • FME(C)A methodology 

    • Criticality assessment methodology 

    • Verification and validation 

    • Using the FME(C)A 

    • Periodic verification and validation of the FME(C)A 

  • Appendix 1 – Management of change 

  • Appendix 2 – Typical system and subsystem listing 

  • Appendix 3 – Example subsystem analysis


Revision

  • Rev. 1.1 - March 2024
    Update of page 2, reference links and layout; no change to content
  • Rev. 1 - August 2022
    General update ensuring the guidance meets current industry good practice.
  • Rev. - November 2005
    Initial publication