Section 7 Recovery
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Clasifications Register Rules and Regulations - Rules and Regulations for the Construction & Classification of Submersibles & Diving Systems, July 2022 - Part 7 Hyperbaric Rescue Facilities - Chapter 1 Hyperbaric Evacuation Systems - Section 7 Recovery

Section 7 Recovery

Parent topic: Chapter 1 Hyperbaric Evacuation Systems

7.1 General

7.1.1 Aids to assist recovery should be considered, generally, in accordance with Pt 5, Ch 7 Lifting Appliances.

7.1.2 Adequate foot grips and handgrips should be fitted to the exterior of the capsule/chamber to enable access, by rescue personnel, to the towing and lifting connections.

7.2 Towing and lifting points

7.2.1 As rescue craft may not carry suitable lifting gear it is recommended that all towing and lifting points should be of a commonly used type and suitable for the loads involved. The tow hawser and lifting strop should be readily available to the rescue craft.

7.2.2 The towing and lifting arrangements shall be certified in accordance with statutory requirements applicable to the Flag State giving considerations to the geographic area of operation, expected sea states and terms of delivery.

7.3 Life-support system connections

7.3.1 All life-support system connections should be of a standard type and size to facilitate supply from the rescue craft. Such connections are to be adequately protected from possible damage and readily accessible as per IMCA D-051.

7.4 Control and monitoring

7.4.1 Control and monitoring of the HEU(s) compression chamber environment shall be from the outside and it shall be possible to lock materials in and out. When connected to the chamber complex on board the work-site, the control and monitoring shall be performed from the saturation control room.

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