Section 10 Other Requirements
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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 10 Other Requirements

Section 10 Other Requirements

Parent topic: Chapter 1 Hyperbaric Evacuation Systems

10.1 General

10.1.1 In all other aspects these chambers shall comply with the requirements of these Rules.

10.2 Surveys

10.2.1 Each hyperbaric evacuation system should be subject to following surveys, which are to be carried out by an LR Surveyor:
  1. An initial survey before being put into service. This should comprise a complete and thorough examination of the hyperbaric evacuation system, equipment, fittings, arrangements and materials including functional tests which should be such as to ensure they are suitable for the intended service and in compliance with these Guidelines and Specifications.
  2. A survey at intervals specified by the administration but not exceeding two years.
  3. An annual inspection within 3 months of each anniversary date of the survey to ensure that the hyperbaric evacuation system, fittings, arrangements, safety equipment and other equipment remain in compliance with the applicable provisions of the Guidelines and Specifications and are in good working order.
  4. Where a hyperbaric evacuation system complies with the provisions of these Rules, as applicable, and has been duly surveyed it may be recorded on the supplement to the Cargo Ship Safety Equipment Certificate Safety Equipment Record of Inspection as providing the Life-Saving Appliances and arrangements for divers in compression.

10.3 Markings and information to be provided on hyperbaric evacuation units

10.3.1 Dedicated hyperbaric evacuation units should be coloured International orange and be provided with retro-reflective material to assist in their location during hours of darkness.

10.3.2 Each hyperbaric evacuation unit designed to be water borne should be marked with at least three identical signs as shown in Figure 1.10.1 Hyperbaric Evacuation Unit Marking. One of these markings should be on the top of the unit and clearly visible from the air and the other two, on either side, mounted vertically and as high as possible and capable of being seen while the unit is afloat.


Figure 1.10.1 Hyperbaric Evacuation Unit Marking

10.4 Name Plate

10.4.1 Where applicable the following should be clearly visible and readily available whilst the unit is afloat.
  1. Towing arrangements and buoyant tow line.
  2. All external connections, particularly for the provision of emergency gas, hot/cold water and communications.
  3. Maximum gross weight of unit in air.
  4. Lifting points.
  5. Name of the parent ship and port of registration.
  6. Emergency contact telephone, telex and facsimile numbers.
10.4.2  Warning Information - Where appropriate every hyperbaric evacuation unit should be permanently marked in two separate locations with the following information and these markings should be clearly visible while the unit is afloat. “Unless Specialised Diving Assistance is available:
  1. Do not touch any valves or other controls.
  2. Do not try to get occupants out.
  3. Do not connect any gas, air, water or other supplies.
  4. Do not attempt to give food, drinks or medical supplies to the occupants.
  5. Do not open any hatches”.

10.5 Maintenance and testing

10.5.1 The availability of any evacuation system provided is dependent on the regular testing and maintenance of the system. A planned maintenance and testing programme should be devised with the responsibility of carrying out the maintenance tasks being allocated to specific crew members. A maintenance and testing schedule should be available for recording the execution of the tasks and signatures of the persons allocated the tasks. Such schedules should be maintained onboard and be available for inspection.

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