MSS-MVG-VSP-001 Dive System Operation and Emergency Manual

MERMAID SUBSEA SERVICES LTD (MSS)
Dive System Operation and Emergency Manual

MSS-MVG-VSP-001
06-06-2024 Reviewed and revised TT TT/CO DMR
02-05-2020 Reviewed and revised CO DW DMR
09-08-2013 Revised D/SUP COR/DWE MM/SS OCM
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1. Introduction ......................................................................................................... 13
1.1 Introduction – Responsibilities ......................................................................................... 13
1.1.1 Master............................................................................................................................. 13
1.1.2 Chief Engineer ................................................................................................................. 13
1.1.3 Diving Contractor ............................................................................................................ 13
1.1.4 Offshore Construction Manager ..................................................................................... 14
1.1.5 Diving Supervisor ............................................................................................................ 14
1.1.6 Assistant Diving Supervisor ............................................................................................. 14
1.1.7 Client Representative ..................................................................................................... 14
1.1.8 Dive Technician Supervisor ............................................................................................. 15
1.1.9 Electrical and Mechanical Dive Technicians ................................................................... 15
1.1.10 Life Support Supervisor (LSS) .......................................................................................... 15
1.1.11 Life Support Technicians (LST) ........................................................................................ 15
1.1.12 Tender ............................................................................................................................. 15
1.1.13 Diver................................................................................................................................ 15
1.1.14 Habitat Supervisor .......................................................................................................... 16
1.1.15 Habitat Welder/Diver ..................................................................................................... 16
1.1.16 Habitat Analyst ............................................................................................................... 16
1.1.17 Deck Diving Crew ............................................................................................................ 16
1.1.18 Vessel / Diving Organisation Plan ................................................................................... 17
2. Vessel Layout ......................................................................................................... 18

2.1 Thrusters ........................................................................................................................... 18
2.2 Vessel Layout – Responsibilities........................................................................................ 18
2.2.1 Diving Supervisor ............................................................................................................ 18
3. Dive System General Specification ............................................................................ 19

3.1 Layout of Dive System ....................................................................................................... 19
3.2 Description of Major Diving System Components ............................................................ 19
3.2.1 The Saturation System Major Components .................................................................... 19
3.2.2 Submersible Decompression Chamber (SDC) ................................................................. 20
3.2.3 SDC Handling System ...................................................................................................... 20
3.2.4 Dive Control .................................................................................................................... 20
3.2.5 Diver Support Systems .................................................................................................... 20
3.2.6 Fire Fighting and Breathing Apparatus ........................................................................... 20
3.2.7 Self Propelled Hyperbaric Lifeboat (SPHL) and Life Support Package (LSP).................... 20
3.3 Chamber Complex ............................................................................................................. 20
3.3.1 Twin Lock Six Man Chamber # Chamber 1...................................................................... 21
3.3.2 Twin Lock Six Man Chamber # Chamber 2...................................................................... 22
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3.3.3 Twin Lock Six Man # Chamber 3 ..................................................................................... 24

3.3.4 Transfer Lock................................................................................................................... 25
3.3.5 Medical Lock ................................................................................................................... 25
3.4 Saturation Chambers ........................................................................................................ 26
3.4.1 Details of Pressure Vessels ............................................................................................. 26
3.4.2 Piping & Fitout ................................................................................................................ 27
3.4.3 Chamber Compartment Outfitting ................................................................................. 27
3.4.4 Manway Doors (DDCs, MLs and ELs) .............................................................................. 28
3.4.5 Trunk Arrangement (TUP) ............................................................................................... 28
3.4.6 Medical Lock ................................................................................................................... 28
3.4.7 Viewports ........................................................................................................................ 28
3.4.8 Penetrators ..................................................................................................................... 28
3.4.9 Escape Trunk and Control Panel ..................................................................................... 28
3.4.10 Chamber Main / Emergency Blow-Down System ........................................................... 28
3.4.11 Chamber Main Exhaust ................................................................................................... 28
3.4.12 Chamber Atmosphere Gas Sampling Circuit ................................................................... 29
3.4.13 Bilge Drain ....................................................................................................................... 29
3.4.14 Oxygen Make-Up / Induction.......................................................................................... 29
3.4.15 Oxygen & Mixed Gas Bibs Supply ................................................................................... 29
3.4.16 Bibs Exhaust .................................................................................................................... 29
3.4.17 Overpressure Alarms ...................................................................................................... 29
3.4.18 Depth Monitoring – Internal ........................................................................................... 29
3.4.19 Medical Lock Systems & Piping....................................................................................... 29
3.4.20 Fixed Firefighting System ................................................................................................ 29
3.5 Chamber Life Support Electrical Fit-Out ........................................................................... 30
3.5.1 Electrical Penetrators...................................................................................................... 30
3.5.2 Emergency Chamber Scrubbing System ......................................................................... 30
3.5.3 Communication Equipment (Internal) ............................................................................ 30
3.5.4 CCTV System ................................................................................................................... 30
3.6 Sanitary System ................................................................................................................. 31
3.6.1 Sanitary sewage system .................................................................................................. 31
3.7 Loose Chamber Equipment ............................................................................................... 31
3.7.1 Oxygen Bibs Masks ......................................................................................................... 31
3.7.2 Thermo-Hygrometer ....................................................................................................... 31
3.7.3 Mattresses ...................................................................................................................... 31
3.7.4 Chamber Operational Procedures .................................................................................. 31
3.8 Submersible Decompression Chamber (SDC) ................................................................... 32
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3.8.1 SDC Summary Description .............................................................................................. 32

3.8.2 SDC External Fittings ....................................................................................................... 32
3.8.3 SDC Internal Fittings ....................................................................................................... 33
3.8.4 SDC Summary Statistics .................................................................................................. 33
3.9 SDC Handling System ........................................................................................................ 34
3.9.1 Main SDC Winches .......................................................................................................... 34
3.9.2 Umbilical Winch & Umbilical .......................................................................................... 35
3.9.3 Standoff Frame ............................................................................................................... 35
3.9.4 Translation Trolley .......................................................................................................... 35
3.9.5 Electro Hydraulic Power Packs........................................................................................ 35
3.9.6 Control Console .............................................................................................................. 36
3.9.7 Hydraulic Bell / Trunking Mating Clamp ......................................................................... 36
3.10 Dive Control ...................................................................................................................... 36
3.10.1 Gas Control Console........................................................................................................ 37
3.10.2 Instrumentation and Communications Console ............................................................. 37
3.10.3 Diver Gas Recovery Panel ............................................................................................... 37
3.10.4 Electrical Distribution Panel ............................................................................................ 37
3.10.5 General Vessel Communications .................................................................................... 38
3.10.6 Visual Monitoring System ............................................................................................... 38
3.10.7 Surface Control Unit ....................................................................................................... 38
3.11 Life Support Control .......................................................................................................... 38
3.12 Diver Support Systems ...................................................................................................... 39
3.12.1 Chamber Gas Reclaim System ........................................................................................ 39
3.12.2 Diver Gas Reclaim System ............................................................................................... 39
3.12.3 Bulk Gas Storage ............................................................................................................. 40
3.12.4 Gas Compressor Plant ..................................................................................................... 40
3.12.5 Air Divers HP Air Facility ................................................................................................. 40
3.12.6 Divers Hot Water System ................................................................................................ 40
3.12.7 Chamber Domestic Water Supplies ................................................................................ 40
3.12.8 Dive Control Main and Emergency Power Supplies ........................................................ 40
3.13 Fire Fighting and Breathing Apparatus ............................................................................. 41
3.13.1 Fire Fighting (Fi-Fi) Apparatus ......................................................................................... 41
3.13.2 Breathing Apparatus (BA) ............................................................................................... 41
3.13.3 Fi-Fi Apparatus & BA Maintenance ................................................................................. 41
3.14 Hyperbaric Lifeboat System (Port & Starboard) ............................................................... 41
3.14.1 Certification .................................................................................................................... 41
3.14.2 Launching System ........................................................................................................... 41
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3.14.3 Dimensions and Data ...................................................................................................... 42

3.14.4 SPHL Internal Fittings ...................................................................................................... 42
3.14.5 SPHL Life Support Package (LSP) ..................................................................................... 43
4. Diving Bell ......................................................................................................... 44

4.1 Description of Diver Transfer under Pressure .................................................................. 44
4.2 General Description .......................................................................................................... 44
4.2.1 Capacity .......................................................................................................................... 44
4.3 Pressure Vessel & Bell Clamp ............................................................................................ 44
4.4 Fit-Out of Bell .................................................................................................................... 45
4.4.1 Life Support Electrical ..................................................................................................... 45
4.4.2 Loose Equipment ............................................................................................................ 45
4.5 Bell Outfitting .................................................................................................................... 45
4.5.1 Stainless Steel Fold-Up Seats .......................................................................................... 45
4.5.2 Storage Space & Hooks ................................................................................................... 45
4.5.3 Insulation & Buoyancy .................................................................................................... 46
4.5.4 Bottom Manway ............................................................................................................. 46
4.5.5 Viewports ........................................................................................................................ 46
4.5.6 Penetrations ................................................................................................................... 46
4.5.7 Bump Frame for Bell ....................................................................................................... 46
4.5.8 Shell Fitments ................................................................................................................. 46
4.6 Bell Fit-Out Components ................................................................................................... 46
4.6.1 Bell Blow-Down............................................................................................................... 46
4.6.2 Emergency Bell Blow-Down (Inside Bell) ........................................................................ 46
4.6.3 Bell Exhaust..................................................................................................................... 47
4.6.4 Bell Gas Analyser ............................................................................................................ 47
4.6.5 Bell Flood & Bilge Drain System ...................................................................................... 47
4.6.6 Bell Depth Monitoring System ........................................................................................ 47
4.6.7 Internal Depth - Analogue & Digital on Surface.............................................................. 47
4.6.8 External Depth - Analogue Gauge & Digital .................................................................... 47
4.6.9 Internal Bell Pressure - Caisson ...................................................................................... 47
4.6.10 External Depth - Inside Bell............................................................................................. 47
4.6.11 Diver 1 & 2 Depth - System on Surface ........................................................................... 47
4.6.12 Diver & Bellman Gas Control Panel ................................................................................ 48
4.6.13 Bell Onboard Gas ............................................................................................................ 48
4.6.14 Oxygen Induction, Oxygen Cylinders & Buffer Tank System .......................................... 48
4.6.15 Door Equalization ........................................................................................................... 48
4.6.16 Overpressure Relief ........................................................................................................ 48
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4.6.17 Medical Lock ................................................................................................................... 48

4.6.18 Diver Hot Water Distribution Manifold, Bell Heater ...................................................... 48
4.6.19 Diver’s Umbilical Storage ................................................................................................ 48
4.7 Bell Electrical Components ............................................................................................... 49
4.7.1 Electrical Penetrators...................................................................................................... 49
4.7.2 Carbon Dioxide Scrubbers .............................................................................................. 49
4.7.3 Communication (Internal and External to Bell) .............................................................. 49
4.7.4 Internal Observation Camera ......................................................................................... 49
4.7.5 Emergency Transponder ................................................................................................. 49
4.7.6 Strobe Light ..................................................................................................................... 49
4.7.7 Battery Packs .................................................................................................................. 50
4.7.8 External Bell Lights .......................................................................................................... 50
4.7.9 Hydrocarbon Analyser .................................................................................................... 50
4.7.10 ppO2 / ppCO2 Analyser .................................................................................................. 50
4.8 Heating System ................................................................................................................. 50
4.9 Main Bell Umbilical ........................................................................................................... 50
4.10 Saturation Living Chamber Support Machinery ................................................................ 51
4.10.1 System Specifications ..................................................................................................... 51
4.10.2 System Operational Concept .......................................................................................... 51
4.10.3 Humidity and Temperature Control ............................................................................... 52
4.10.4 Operation of Humidity and Temperature Control .......................................................... 52
4.10.5 Heater Chiller Skid (HCS) ................................................................................................. 52
4.11 Potable Water System ...................................................................................................... 52
4.12 Gas Transfer Compressor .................................................................................................. 52
4.12.1 Remote Monitoring Panel............................................................................................... 53
4.12.2 Filtration System for Gas Cleaning .................................................................................. 53
4.12.3 Oxygen Monitoring & Alarm System .............................................................................. 53
4.12.4 Mixed Gas Booster Pump x 2 .......................................................................................... 53
4.13 High Pressure Air Supply ................................................................................................... 54
4.13.1 General System Description ........................................................................................... 54
5. High Pressure Gas Storage and Distribution .............................................................. 54

5.1 High Pressure Gas Storage Arrangement.......................................................................... 54
5.2 Gas Distribution ................................................................................................................ 54
5.2.1 Gas Distribution Panel .................................................................................................... 54
5.2.2 Gas Distribution for Mixed Gas / Gas Management Panel ............................................. 54
5.2.3 Deck Filling Panels........................................................................................................... 54
5.2.4 Oxygen and Treatment Mix Deck Connection Panel ...................................................... 55
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6. Diver Gas Reclaim ..................................................................................................... 55

6.1 Diver Gas Reclaim System ................................................................................................. 55
6.1.1 Diver Gas Recovery System ............................................................................................ 55
6.1.2 Gasmizer Control Console............................................................................................... 55
6.1.3 Gas Booster & Reprocessing Unit ................................................................................... 55
7. Chamber Gas Reclaim and Purification ...................................................................... 56

7.1 Chamber Gas Recovery System ........................................................................................ 56
8. Electrical Systems ..................................................................................................... 57
8.1 Electrical Distribution and Redundancy ............................................................................ 57
8.1.1 Operation Mode – Emergency ........................................................................................ 57
8.2 DC Power Supply for Chambers ........................................................................................ 66
9. Life Support Package ................................................................................................ 67
9.1 Life Support Package ......................................................................................................... 67
9.1.1 10’ Container 6361 ......................................................................................................... 67
9.2 Gas Racks........................................................................................................................... 67
9.3 SPHL Stands ....................................................................................................................... 67
9.4 LSP Load Out List ............................................................................................................... 68
10. Operating Procedures ............................................................................................... 69
10.1 Medical Lock & Equipment Lock Operating Procedure .................................................... 69
10.2 Chamber Toilet and Sewage Procedure............................................................................ 70
10.2.1 Chamber ......................................................................................................................... 70
10.2.2 Flushing Procedure from Sat Control.............................................................................. 70
10.2.3 Atmospheric Holding Tank Discharge Procedure ........................................................... 71
10.3 ECU Operating Procedure ................................................................................................. 72
10.3.1 Equipment Room: ........................................................................................................... 72
10.3.2 HCU Operating Instructions ............................................................................................ 72
10.4 Hot Water Machine Operation ......................................................................................... 73
10.4.1 Start Up ........................................................................................................................... 73
10.5 Regeneration Unit Soda Lime Changing Procedure .......................................................... 75
10.6 Bell Onboard Gas Charging Procedure.............................................................................. 76
10.7 Onboard O2 Charging Procedure ...................................................................................... 76
10.8 SPHL Onboard Gas Charging Procedure ........................................................................... 77
10.9 SPHL onboard O2 Charging Procedure ............................................................................. 77
10.10 Heliox Transfer Compressor Operating Instructions (Transfer Gas) ................................. 78
10.11 Gas Cleaning Procedure .................................................................................................... 79
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10.12 Bell Operation Procedures ................................................................................................ 80

10.12.1 Transfer of Divers to an Empty Bell ................................................................................ 80
10.12.2 Procedure for Bell Lock On ............................................................................................. 82
10.13 Launch of Bell .................................................................................................................... 83
10.14 Recovery of Bell................................................................................................................. 84
11. Bell Door Operations ................................................................................................ 85
11.1 General ............................................................................................................................ 85
12. Self-Propelled Hyperbaric Lifeboat Evacuation .......................................................... 86
12.1 Evacuation of Saturation System ...................................................................................... 87
12.2 Transfer of Divers to SPHL................................................................................................. 87
12.3 SPHL Launch ...................................................................................................................... 88
13. SDC (Bell) Emergencies ............................................................................................. 95
13.1 Bell Communications Failure ............................................................................................ 95
13.2 Diver Communications Failure .......................................................................................... 95
13.3 Through Water Communications Failure .......................................................................... 95
13.4 Loss of Communications to Bell and Divers ...................................................................... 96
13.5 Total Communications Failure .......................................................................................... 96
13.6 Bell Man/Standby Diver Communications Failure ............................................................ 96
13.7 Divers Hot Water Failure................................................................................................... 96
13.8 Emergency Power Supplies ............................................................................................... 97
13.9 Total Electrical Failure ....................................................................................................... 97
13.10 Standby Divers .................................................................................................................. 97
13.11 Deployment of Surface Standby Diver .............................................................................. 97
13.12 Deployment of Bell Standby Diver .................................................................................... 97
13.13 Decision is Taken to Deploy .............................................................................................. 98
13.14 Actions in the Bell ............................................................................................................. 98
13.15 Recovery of An Unconscious Diver ................................................................................... 98
13.16 Unconscious Diver (Sat) Flow Chart .................................................................................. 99
13.17 Recovery of A Conscious Trapped Diver ........................................................................... 99
13.18 Diver Recovery Flow Chart ................................................................................................ 99
13.19 Expired Air Resuscitation (EAR)......................................................................................... 99
13.20 External Cardiac Massage (ECM) .................................................................................... 100
13.20.1 Method 1 ...................................................................................................................... 100
13.20.2 Method 2 ...................................................................................................................... 100
13.20.3 Method 3 ...................................................................................................................... 100
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13.21 Divers Gas Failure............................................................................................................ 100

13.21.1 Loss of Surface Supply to Diver ..................................................................................... 100
13.21.2 Loss of Surface Supply to Diver and Bell ....................................................................... 100
13.21.3 Loss of Onboard Gas Supply ......................................................................................... 101
13.22 Main Umbilical Failure .................................................................................................... 101
13.22.1 Surface Indications of a Parted Umbilical ..................................................................... 101
13.22.2 Surface Procedures on Detection of Parted Umbilical ................................................. 101
13.22.3 Diver Actions ................................................................................................................. 102
13.23 Main Lift Wire Failure ..................................................................................................... 102
13.23.1 Diver Actions ................................................................................................................. 102
13.24 Total Lost Bell .................................................................................................................. 103
13.24.1 Specific Responsibilities ................................................................................................ 103
13.25 Trapped Bell Rescue Flow Chart. Please refer to MSS-SHEQS-E-001 Emergency Response
.......................................................................................................................... 104
13.26 Fire in the Saturation Complex ....................................................................................... 104
13.26.1 Chamber Action ............................................................................................................ 104
13.26.2 Surface Action ............................................................................................................... 104
13.27 Diving Chambers and Entry Locks FIFI System Operation............................................... 106
13.28 Fire in Saturation Control ................................................................................................ 107
13.28.1 Surface Action ............................................................................................................... 107
13.29 Fire in Dive Control ......................................................................................................... 107
13.29.1 Surface Action ............................................................................................................... 107
13.30 Fire in Chamber Vicinity .................................................................................................. 107
13.30.1 Surface Action ............................................................................................................... 107
13.31 Loss of Pressure in the Saturation System ...................................................................... 108
13.31.1 Surface Indication of Leak ............................................................................................. 108
13.31.2 Chamber Indications of Leak ........................................................................................ 108
13.31.3 Surface Action ............................................................................................................... 108
13.31.4 Chamber Action ............................................................................................................ 108
13.32 Pressure Loss from External Regen Units ....................................................................... 109
13.33 Failure of Any External Regen Unit ................................................................................. 109
13.33.1 Co2 Control ................................................................................................................... 109
13.33.2 Temperature Control .................................................................................................... 109
13.33.3 Humidity Control .......................................................................................................... 109
13.33.4 Failure of Main Power Supply ....................................................................................... 109
13.34 Decompression Sickness ................................................................................................. 109
13.35 Decompression Sickness Flow Chart(s) ........................................................................... 109
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13.36 Medical Emergencies ...................................................................................................... 110

13.37 DP Diving Emergency Flow Chart .................................................................................... 110
14. Bell Diving Contingency Procedures ........................................................................ 111
14.1 Bell Winch Operation (Primary Method) ........................................................................ 111
14.2 Emergency Recovery Using 2 Winches (Secondary Method) ......................................... 111
14.3 Emergency Recovery using one MCC (Secondary Method)............................................ 111
14.4 Emergency Recovery using Ships Crane (Third method) ................................................ 111
14.5 Responsibilities ............................................................................................................... 111
14.5.1 Offshore Construction Manager ................................................................................... 111
14.5.2 Client Representative ................................................................................................... 111
14.5.3 Vessel Master ............................................................................................................... 112
14.5.4 ROV Supervisor ............................................................................................................. 112
14.5.5 Diving Supervisor .......................................................................................................... 112
14.5.6 Deck Foreman ............................................................................................................... 112
14.5.7 Crane Operator ............................................................................................................. 112
15. 2nd Method – SDC Emergency Recovery ................................................................. 113

15.1 Emergency Recovery - Procedure ................................................................................... 113
16. 3rd Method – SDC Emergency Recovery .................................................................. 113
16.1 Emergency Recovery – Setup.......................................................................................... 113
16.1.1 General Description ...................................................................................................... 113
16.1.2 Rigging Setup on the bell. ............................................................................................. 113
16.1.3 Crane Setup .................................................................................................................. 113
16.2 Remotely Operated Vehicle ............................................................................................ 114
16.2.1 ROV Specification.......................................................................................................... 114
16.3 ROV Procedure for Removal of Wire Rigging off the SDC............................................... 115
16.4 ROV Procedure for SDC Recovery ................................................................................... 115
16.5 Crane Operating Data ..................................................................................................... 120
16.5.1 Crane Pendant .............................................................................................................. 120
16.5.2 Related References ....................................................................................................... 121
17. Enclosures ....................................................................................................... 122
18. Spread Checklists .................................................................................................... 123
18.1 MVG – Internal Bell Checklist.......................................................................................... 123
18.2 MVG – External Bell Checklist ......................................................................................... 130
18.3 Main Lock 1 – Valve Checks – External ........................................................................... 134
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18.6 Transfer Lock – Valve Checks – External ......................................................................... 140
18.7 Entry Lock 1 – Valve Checks – External ........................................................................... 142
18.10 Main Lock 1 – Valve Checks – Internal ............................................................................ 145
18.13 Transfer Lock – Valve Checks – Internal.......................................................................... 151
18.14 Entry Lock 1 – Valve Checks – Internal............................................................................ 153
18.17 Port SPHL – Valve Checks – External ............................................................................... 159
18.18 STBD SPHL – Valve Checks – External ............................................................................. 161
18.19 Port SPHL – Valve Checks – Internal ............................................................................... 163
18.20 STBD SPHL – Valve Checks – Internal .............................................................................. 165
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1. Introduction
The purpose of this manual is to provide the Diving Contractor with the basic technical procedures,
instructions, checklists, emergency procedures and information applicable to the Mermaid Van Gogh diving
system. This information will enable the diving contractor, with assistance from the Mechanical and
Electrical Dive Technicians, to operate and maintain the diving system safely and efficiently.
This manual encompasses the diving system and its operational procedures. The manual does not cover
individual Diving Contractors own approved policy and procedures, such as decompression schedules,
environmental and physiological parameters, operational methods and safety parameters.
The majority of diving emergencies may be similarly managed by the Diving Contractor, irrespective of the
diving system in use. Consequently, the procedures contained in this manual only apply to those
emergencies in which the diving system, or the vessel design, determines the method in which the
emergency is handled, or in the case of a vessel operational emergency.
Note: The system checklists contained in the appendices of this manual have been produced as guidance,
the Diving Contractor shall establish if additional checks are required and amend the enclosed lists
accordingly.
1.1 Introduction – Responsibilities
1.1.1 Master
The Master has overall responsibility for the safe operation of the vessel, including diving operations; he
also has the responsibility to ensure that all operations undertaken from the vessel are carried out safely.
The Master has authority to veto the start, or order the termination of, underwater operations, through
the relevant Offshore Construction manager or Diving Supervisor, but does not have the authority to order
the start or continuation of the underwater operation, contrary to the judgment of the on-shift Diving
Supervisor.
1.1.2 Chief Engineer
The Chief Engineer is responsible for the technical management of the vessel and all equipment being part
of the vessel, including the diving system. He is responsible for ensuring the Electrical and Mechanical Diving
Technicians maintain and operate the diving system in accordance with the relevant manufacturers'
recommendations and the requirements of the relevant legislation or applicable legislation for the vessel's
area of operation.
He is also responsible for approving any modifications to the diving system and for deciding whether such
modifications need to be referred to the certifying authorities for further approval so as to ensure that the
system retains its certification/classification.
1.1.3 Diving Contractor
The Diving Contractor is solely responsible to the Client for the methods and manner for correcting an
emergency situation. The emergency procedures and operating instructions contained hereafter are for
guidance only and are not intended to conflict with or replace the methods prescribed by the Diving
Contractor.
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1.1.4 Offshore Construction Manager
The Offshore Construction Manager is the senior diving contractor's representative onboard. In most cases
he shall hold the relevant national statutory qualifications of a Diving Supervisor but this is not always the
case.
The Offshore Construction Manager cannot order the start of a diving operation unless he holds a valid
letter of appointment from the Diving Contractor, and formally relieves the Diving Supervisor by signing on
in the dive logbook. The OCM may order the termination of an operation on the grounds of safety without
holding a letter of appointment as a Diving Supervisor.
He shall, however, liaise closely with the Master and the Diving Supervisor on all matters concerning the
project and will ensure that all construction work is stopped, if the Master is of the opinion that continuance
of such work may jeopardise the safety of the vessel, or that of personnel onboard. He, or his appointed
replacement, shall keep the Master and DP operators fully informed of all activities.
1.1.5 Diving Supervisor
The Diving Supervisor is the person appointed, in writing by the Diving Contractor, to be in charge of a
working shift. He is the only person who has the authority to order the start or continuation of a dive and
all diving operations during his shift are conducted under his direct authority and responsibility.
If instructed by the Master, Offshore Project Manager or Client's Representative to terminate the dive for
safety reasons he must comply, but his decision to terminate a dive for safety reasons cannot be overruled.
He shall be familiar with the operation of the equipment and the emergency procedures for the diving
spread and vessel.
1.1.6 Assistant Diving Supervisor
Some diving operations have the requirement for an Assistant Diving Supervisor.
The position bears the same legal responsibility as a Supervisor and must therefore fulfil the training and
qualifications criteria for Diving Supervisors and be properly appointed in writing in accordance with the
current legislation.
1.1.7 Client Representative
The Client Representative onboard has no direct responsibilities with regard to the safety of divers or the
vessel, but he may have a legal responsibility as laid down by the relevant government authority, to ensure
that the regulations are complied with, e.g. Regulations Concerning Manned Underwater Operations in the
Petroleum Activity in Norwegian waters and SI 399 1981, paragraph 4 for UKCS 1990.
He has further legal obligations as the operator/concession owner's representative to ensure that
operations are carried out in a safe manner and that all legislation and government guidelines are upheld.
Under these obligations he may order the termination of diving activities anywhere and other activities
within the five hundred metre Safety Zone. Such termination orders may be verbal but will be followed by
written confirmation.
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1.1.8 Dive Technician Supervisor
The Supervisor Technician is the line manager and oversees the work of the Electrical and Mechanical Dive
Technicians. He is under the authority of the Chief Engineer and liaises with the Diving Supervisor.
He is responsible for the maintenance and repair of all the equipment associated with the Diving Systems
and Hyperbaric Lifeboat life support equipment, he ensures all relevant paperwork associated with the
tasks is complete, ensures all planned maintenance schedules are updated for MOS plant and equipment.
1.1.9 Electrical and Mechanical Dive Technicians
They are responsible for the maintenance, repair, and systems update of all equipment and systems
associated with the saturation and air diving system, the gas reclaim system, and the hyperbaric lifeboat
life support equipment. Normally one Dive Technician will be dedicated to the electrical and electronic
portions of the systems and the other to the mechanical and hydraulic portions.
They are under the authority of the Chief Engineer and shall liaise with the Diving Supervisor to ensure that
the diving personnel are familiar with the system and to assist in the operation and maintenance of the
system during diving operations conducted by the Diving Contractor. They shall ensure that any
work/maintenance carried out is first authorised by the Diving Supervisor during diving operations.
1.1.10 Life Support Supervisor (LSS)
The LSS supervises the life support team and is responsible for running the saturation system. He shall work
a shift during normal operations and comes under the authority of the Dive Supervisor and through him the
OCM. He will also be familiar with the operation of the equipment and the emergency procedures for the
diving system and vessel.
The LSS shall be appointed in writing and be in possession of all relevant certification and logbooks.
1.1.11 Life Support Technicians (LST)
The LST is responsible for monitoring and maintaining life support and services for the dive team under
pressure. He is under the authority of the on shift LSS and through him the Dive Supervisor and OCM. The
LST shall be in possession of all relevant certification and logbooks. He will be familiar with the diving system
and the emergency procedures for the diving system and vessel.
1.1.12 Tender
The Tender is answerable to the Diving Supervisor or Life Support Supervisor and, through him, the Offshore
Construction Manager. He is responsible for all general duties involved with the operation other than those
performed by specialist personnel. It should be understood that the term ‘Tender’ does not imply that a
person designated as such is qualified or fit to dive.
1.1.13 Diver
The Diver is answerable to the Diving Supervisor and, through him, the Offshore Construction Manager. He
is not only responsible for performance of his duties in a safe and professional manner but also for the well-
being of his colleagues. No action on his part should jeopardise either his own safety or that of those
personnel associated with his work.
Prior to the commencement of the project the diver shall:
o Attend any training courses required.
o Read the relevant Mermaid Subsea Services Manuals.
o Maintain an acceptable level of physical fitness. He will advise the Diving Supervisor immediately if he
has any reason to suspect his fitness is impaired in any way.
o Assist in mobilisation as directed.
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o Refer all questions outside his area of responsibility to the Diving Supervisor.
• He shall be familiar with the diving system operation and emergency procedures and of the vessel.
1.1.14 Habitat Supervisor
The Habitat Supervisor shall be a fully qualified Diving Supervisor. His responsibilities are the same as a
Diving Supervisor including:
• The safe function and operation of the welding habitat.

• Be familiar with the operating procedures of the habitat.
• Liaise with the Diving Supervisor when the habitat is in the water.
• Be familiar with the emergency procedures for the habitat.
1.1.15 Habitat Welder/Diver
The Habitat Welder/Diver shall have the same qualifications as a diver, but also shall include:
• Being qualified for the work scope of the job.
• Be familiar with the habitat operational and emergency procedures.
1.1.16 Habitat Analyst
The Habitat Analyst is responsible for monitoring and logging of the composition of the gaseous
environment within the welding habitat. He shall ensure that the Habitat Supervisor is informed of the
results of all analysis. He shall advise the Habitat Supervisor of all allowable contaminant levels. The Habitat
Analyst reports directly to the Habitat Supervisor.
1.1.17 Deck Diving Crew
The Deck Diving Crew will ensure that all equipment sent subsea is correctly rigged before deployment.
• They will operate the all deck equipment in a safe and workmanlike manner.
• They will assist with the launch and recovery of the diving Bells.
• They will ensure that all rigging equipment has the correct certification data stamped on it.
• They are under the direct control of the diving supervisor and must remain in contact with him at all
times.
• In emergency situations they will follow the instructions of the Offshore Construction Manager / Dive
Supervisor as required.
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1.1.18 Vessel / Diving Organisation Plan
Offshore
Client
Master Construction
Representative
Manager
Project
Chief Engineer
Chief Medic Catering
Officer Engineer Administrator Crew
Bosun Dive Technician

Mechanical/
Electrical
Diving Habitat
Supervisor Supervisor
Marine
Crew
Welding
Engineer
Habitat
Deck Diving Divers/Welders Life Support ROV Habitat Welder Divers Technician
Crew In Bell & Water Supervisor Supervisor Analyst In Habitat Mechanical /
Electrical
ROV
Pilots
Life Support Divers Subcontractors Lines of Responsibility

Technicians in Chamber During Operators
Lines of Communication
Note:
* Sub-contractors Personnel / Equipment are under the
responsibility of the Chief Engineer during hook-ups;
maintenance and repair.
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2. Vessel Layout
2.1 Thrusters
The Mermaid Van Gogh, during normal diving operations, uses dynamic positioning to maintain
station. This should be taken into account by the Diving Supervisor in his pre-planning of operations.
In particular, the deployment of divers in shallow water or while exercising Divers close to the
surface for operational reasons, either from the Diving Bell or Air Diving Station, may prove
hazardous due to the proximity of the thrusters. To assist the Diving Supervisor, maintain the Divers
in a safe position relative to the thruster unit’s drawings of Umbilical Lengths to nearest vessel
thruster have been provided.
See Enclosures
• MSS-MVG-DWG-001-AFT Air Safe Umbilical Length
• MSS-MVG-DWG-002-Air Extended Umbilical Length
• MSS-MVG-DWG-003-FWD Air Safe Umbilical Length
• MSS-MVG-DWG-004-AFT Sat Bell Extended Umbilical Length
• MSS-MVG-DWG-005-AFT Sat Bell Safe Umbilical Length
2.2 Vessel Layout – Responsibilities
It is the responsibility of the Diving Supervisor to confirm the accuracy of the drawings provided
prior to the commencement of any shallow water operations or while exercising Divers close to the
surface.
In the event of any changes to the location of deployment of the Diver he should recalculate the
safe distance to the nearest thruster and take the appropriate action according to his own company
procedures.
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3. Dive System General Specification

This document describes the layout and documentation relevant to the diving system. In addition
certification legislation and procedures for system modifications are addressed.
3.1 Layout of Dive System
3.2 Description of Major Diving System Components
Maximum working depth: 300 msw

Design working pressure: 30.3 bar
Test Pressure 45 bar
Design Code ASMEV111 DIV.1 + PVHO
Diving mode: Saturation diving
Breathing gas: HeO2, O2, treatment mix and air
Capacity: 18 man
Mission time: 24 hours diving/day
Air temperature: -25°C to 50°C
Equipment and machinery room temperature: 15°C to 35°C (DDC)
Design temperature for outside components: 45°C
Chamber temp. internal: 25 to 35 Degrees Celsius.
Sea water temperature: -2°C to 35°C on surface
Relative humidity: up to 50% RH
Ships motion: according to class (DNV-GL).
Sea state HS: 4m
3.2.1 The Saturation System Major Components
The Saturation Diving System consists of a 3 man Submersible Diving Chamber (SDC) with a launch
and recovery system (LARS), three living Chambers, a Transfer Lock, 2 Hyperbaric Lifeboats and
integrated Life Support Systems.
The SDS allows for split level diving operations to be carried out to a maximum depth of 300 msw.
The configuration of the Living Chambers (ML) and entry locks (EL) allows for bell operations and
decompression of 3 divers to be carried out simultaneously without any disturbance to the other
divers.
During diving operations, the comfort and safety of the divers is maintained by a life support system
consisting of a diver’s hot water system, breathing gas monitoring and control, video monitoring
and chamber environmental and sanitation control system.
The safeties of the divers is further assured by double and (in more critical areas) triple redundancy
which is built into the system for the purpose of eliminating single point failures.
In the event of vessel evacuation, the system is equipped with two Self Propelled Hyperbaric
Lifeboats (SPHL) capable of evacuating 18 divers at a maximum depth of 300 msw. The pressure
within the lifeboat hyperbaric chamber shall be maintained to the lowest operating depth at all
times to enable safe emergency evacuation of all personnel located in the other chambers.
The system is comprised of a number of primary components which are briefly described in the
following paragraphs with more detailed explanations in the following sections.
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3.2.2 Submersible Decompression Chamber (SDC)
The SDC is a 6.3 m3 diving bell with a 700mm diameter side man-way, and an 800mm diameter
bottom man-way designed to deploy 2 divers plus a bellman, negatively buoyant and rated to a
depth of 300 meters.
The SDC internal equipment allows the bellman to control and monitor the divers breathing gas,
hot water, depth and provide communication and diver monitoring. The SDC then moves from the
mating position to the launching position over the moon pool by means of an over-head gantry
system.
3.2.3 SDC Handling System
The SDC handling system is located in the SDC hanger room, immediately above the saturation
diving complex. Its purpose is to transfer the SDC from the saturation dive complex through the
vessel moon pool and down to the sea bed.
3.2.4 Dive Control
All support facilities necessary for deep water saturation diving are supplied from a centralized
control room known as “Dive Control.”
3.2.5 Diver Support Systems
An integrated diver support system supplies all gas, water and electrical systems necessary to
support the DDC and SDC operations.
There is permanent gas storage of 36 cylinders (2.46m3) for up to 16,236m³ (nominal capacity at
200 bar) of helium & oxygen (heliox) mixtures below deck. In addition there is sufficient gas deck
space for up to 4 x 64 bottles gas storage quads.
3.2.6 Fire Fighting and Breathing Apparatus
The chamber area is protected by a water sprinkler system.
3.2.7 Self Propelled Hyperbaric Lifeboat (SPHL) and Life Support Package (LSP)
The SPHLs are a dedicated self propelled diver evacuation lifeboat that incorporate a hyperbaric
chamber rated to 300 msw. The SPHLs which are mated to the SDS transfer lock with an 800 mm
diameter access trunk is designed to accommodate up to 18 divers and 4 crewmen.
Systems, fuel tank, food and water based on an endurance period of 72 hours. Additional buoyancy
allows the lifeboat self righting capability.
Each SPHL is equipped with a life support system for maintaining the chamber environment when
the boat is under way. In the stored standby position, the chamber environment is maintained and
controlled from the saturation control console.
The vessel normally has a life support package (LSP) available at a designated area suitable for
connecting to the SPHL, in order to provide auxiliary support services once the lifeboat has
been launched.
3.3 Chamber Complex
The saturation chamber complex is comprised of the following components:

• Main lock (ML) Chamber No.1 Volume 23.83 M3
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• Transfer Lock Chamber (TUP) Volume 32.0 M3
• Entry lock (EL) Chamber No.1 Volume 9.1 M3
The chamber complex arrangement is illustrated in the sketch below while the chambers are described
in more detail in the following sections.
3.3.1 Twin Lock Six Man Chamber # Chamber 1
Comprising of a 6 man main chamber and attached entry lock the 2 locks are separated by a man
way capable of being pressurized from either side with double doors. The EL has an equipment lock
attachment extending into the bell hanger area. All trunks and Man ways are 700MM diameter
Total Volume ML 23.83 M3, EL 9.1 M3, Medical lock 0.028 M3
• 6 x Stainless steel sleeping bunks fitted with a fire retardant mattress & bedding.
• 1x stainless steel table.
• Shelving & lockers are provided for the number of people allocated.
11 x Built in breathing units (BIBS) with overboard dump.
• 1 x Medical/ food lock with safety inter-lock 300mm ID x 386 internal length c/w stainless
steel door.
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• 5 x View ports for observation. (210mm diameter). ML X 3 view ports EL X 2 View port. All
Viewports are fabricated and tested in accordance with ASME-PVHO.
• 6 x Hyperbaric 24 volt D.C bunk lights with individual on/off switches.
• 6 x hyperbaric 24 volt D.C overhead lights.
• 6 Comms Bunk Boxes
• Unscrambler Comms Outstation
• Sound Powered Phone
• 1 x closed circuit TV (color) camera (CCTV).
• 2 x Emergency CO² motorized DH21 scrubber units comprising of 6kg Sodasorb canisters.
• 7 x Built in breathing units (BIBS) with overboard dump.
• 6 x Passive lung powered scrubber units.
• Internal CCU-06 Conditioning Unit
• Internal fire deluge system with Flame Detector
• 1x 330 mtrs caisson gauge
• The stainless steel deck plates provided are easily removable. The deck plates are fitted
onto steel mounting points that are permanently welded to the pressure vessel.
The EL is additionally fitted with
• 1 x Hyperbaric stainless steel toilet with safety interlock valves that prevent flushing when toilet is
in use.
• 1 x .06m³ sanitary holding tank (external to chamber).
• 1 x Stainless steel wash basin with hot and cold mixer taps.
• 1 x Shower connected to hot and cold potable water.
• 4 x Built in breathing unit (BIBS) with overboard dump.
• 1 x Closed Circuit TV (color) camera (CCTV).
• Internal fire deluge system.
• 2 x Hyperbaric 24 volt D.C overhead lights.
• 2 x View port for observation.
• Manual Call Point
• Unscrambler Comms Outstation
• Sound Powered Phone.
• Side mated 700 mm diameter man-way to TUP
• 1x 330 mtrs caisson gauge.
• suit hangers mirror, paper holder, and a towel bar
3.3.2 Twin Lock Six Man Chamber # Chamber 2
way capable of being pressurized from either side with double doors. All trunks and Man ways are
700MM diameter
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o 6 x Stainless steel sleeping bunks fitted with a fire retardant mattress & bedding.
o 1x stainless steel table.
o Shelving & lockers are provided for the number of people allocated.
o 7 x Built in breathing units (BIBS) with overboard dump.
o 1 x Medical/ food lock with safety inter-lock 300mm ID x 386 internal length c/w stainless steel
door.
o 3 x View ports for observation. (210mm diameter). All Viewports are fabricated and tested
in accordance with ASME-PVHO.
o 6 x Hyperbaric 24 volt D.C bunk lights with individual on/off switches.
o 6 x Hyperbaric 24 volt D.C overhead lights.
o 6 x Bank Box Comms Units
o 1 x Sound Powered Phone
o 1 x Unscrambler Comms Outstation
o 1 x Closed circuit TV (color) camera (CCTV).
o 2 x Emergency CO² DH21 motorized scrubber units comprising of 6kg Sodasorb canisters.
o 1 x CCU-6 Internal Conditioning Unit
o 6 x Passive lung powered scrubber units.
o Internal fire deluge system.
o 1x 330 mtrs caisson gauge
o The stainless steel deck plates provided are easily removable. The deck plates are fitted
onto steel mounting points that are permanently welded to the pressure vessel.
o 1 x Hyperbaric stainless steel toilet with safety interlock valves that prevent flushing when toilet is
in use.
o 1 x Stainless steel wash basin with hot and cold mixer taps.
o 1 x Shower connected to hot and cold potable water.
o 4 x Built in breathing unit (BIBS) with overboard dump.
o 1 x Emergency CO² DH21 motorized scrubber units comprising of 6kg Sodasorb canisters.
o 1 x Closed Circuit TV (color) camera (CCTV).
o Internal fire deluge system.
o 2 x Hyperbaric 24 volt D.C overhead lights.
• 2 x 210mm View port for observation.
• 1 x Sound Powered Phone
• 1 x Unscrambler Comms Outstation.
• Side mated 700 mm diameter man-way to TUP
o 1x 330 mtrs caisson gauge.
o suit hangers mirror, paper holder, and a towel bar
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3.3.3 Twin Lock Six Man # Chamber 3
way capable of being pressurized from either side with double doors. The EL is connected to the
SPHL by an 800 mm diameter escape trunk.
• 6 x Stainless steel sleeping bunks fitted with a fire retardant mattress & bedding.
• 1x stainless steel table.
• Shelving & lockers are provided for the number of people allocated.
• 1 x Medical/ food lock with safety inter-lock 300mm ID x 386 internal length c/w stainless steel door.
• 3 x View ports for observation. (210mm diameter). All Viewports are fabricated and tested in
accordance with ASME-PVHO.
• 1 x Unscrambler Comms Outstation
• 6 x Bunk Box Comms Stations
• 2 x Emergency CO² DH21 motorized scrubber units comprising of 6kg Sodasorb canisters.
• 1 x CCU-6 Internal Conditioning Unit.
• The stainless steel deck plates provided are easily removable. The deck plates are fitted onto
steel mounting points that are permanently welded to the pressure vessel.
• 1 x Hyperbaric stainless steel toilet with safety interlock valves that prevent flushing when toilet is in
use.
• 1 x Stainless steel wash basin with hot and cold mixer taps.
• 1 x Shower connected to hot and cold potable water.
• 4 x Built in breathing unit (BIBS) with overboard dump.
• 1 x Emergency CO² DH21motorized scrubber units comprising of 6kg Sodasorb canisters.
• 1 x Closed Circuit TV (color) camera (CCTV).
• Side mated 700 mm diameter man-way to TUP (0.38 m3)
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• 1x 330 mtrs caisson gauge.
• suit hangers mirror, paper holder, and a towel bar
3.3.4 Transfer Lock
The Transfer Lock is the main Interface between the Chamber Complex and the SDC and Twin
SPHLs. It has two side mated 700m doors each leading to SPHLs (Port & Starboard) plus one
hydraulically activated Top Door which accesses the SDC.
Total Volume ML 32.0 M3, Equipment Lock 0.3 M3
• 1x Medical bunk fitted with a fire retardant mattress & bedding.

• 1 x Medical/ food lock with safety inter-lock 300mm ID x 386 internal length c/w stainless
steel door.
• 3 x View ports for observation. (210mm diameter). All Viewports are fabricated and tested in
accordance with ASME-PVHO.
• 2 x Emergency CO² DH21 motorized scrubber units comprising of 6kg Sodasorb canisters.
• 1 x CCU-6 Internal Conditioning Unit.
• 1 x HCU-3 Internal Conditioning Unit
• The stainless steel deck plates provided are easily removable. The deck plates are fitted onto
steel mounting points that are permanently welded to the pressure vessel.
3.3.5 Medical Lock
A Medical / food lock with an internal diameter of 300mm and Volume of .028 M3 is installed on
each ML. Operation of the Medical locks is controlled by the Life Support Supervisor (LSS).
Communication with the chamber occupants is via a sound-powered telephone which is provided
at each medical lock location. An intercom is also provided at each medical lock location for
communication between the operator and saturation control room.
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3.4 Saturation Chambers
3.4.1 Details of Pressure Vessels
Component
Details DDC1 DDC2 DDC3 TUP SDC HRU PORT HRU STBD
Description
DNV-GL Design
ASME VIII DIV.1
Pressure Vessel Y Y Y Y Y Y Y
+ PVHO
Code
Certification
DNV-GL Y Y Y Y Y Y Y
Authority
Depth
300msw Y Y Y Y Y Y Y
Rating(max)
Volume m³ 32.83 32.83 33.43 32.0 6.52 12.62 12.62
Medical Lock Y Y Y Y Y Y
Equipment Lock Y
Occupant
6 6 6 3 18 18
Capacity
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3.4.2 Piping & Fitout
Description EL1 ML1 EL2 ML2 EL3 ML3 TUP SDC HRU HRU
Door Equalisation Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y
Description EL1 ML1 EL2 ML2 EL3 ML3 TUP SDC HRU HRU
Flow Fuse (DRL) Y Y Y Y Y Y
Medical Lock
Y Y Y Y Y
interlock and piping
Equipment Lock
Interlock and Piping Y
Fixed Firefighting
Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y
System
Toilet Y Y Y Y
Shower Y Y Y
Wash Basin Y Y Y
HeO2 Cylinders Y Y Y
O2 Cylinders Y Y Y
3.4.3 Chamber Compartment Outfitting
The deck plates provided are easily removable. They are manufactured from aluminium plates of
diamond grid checker style. The deck plates are fitted onto steel mounting points that are
permanently welded to the pressure vessel.
The bunks are two-level type or single type and will have adequate headroom and are equipped
with mattresses. The bunks are sized according to the DNV-GL regulations. Each bunk is equipped
with a curtain rail to ensure a level of privacy for the diver at rest. Small storage compartments are
provided at each bunk.
Personal Lockers are installed in the sleeping area for each diver with a personal locker for clothing.
The table area provided is large enough to comfortably seat 6 men. Padded seats against the side
of the chamber can easily be removed and the space can be used as additional storage.
The sanitary areas are additionally fitted with suit hangers, mirror, paper holder, and a towel bar.
All Chambers are grit blasted to SA 2.5, primed and painted with a two-part primer of approved
type. Two layers of primer are applied to the exterior. Where insulation is supplied, no colour
topcoat is applied. Internal painting is completed with two final colour coat layers applied.
Penetrators, viewports and stand-offs are sealed using a stable filler/sealant.
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3.4.4 Manway Doors (DDCs, MLs and ELs)
The manways on the saturation system are 700 mm (internal) except for the lifeboat entrance
which is 800 mm from the trunking. The intermediate manways between compartments are fitted
with two doors to permit independent, split-level pressurization of all compartments.
All manways are fitted with O RIngs. Hinges are all heavy-duty welded steel construction with
stainless steel hinge pins and bronze bushings. All doors are designed to be able to be secured in
the open or closed position and have dampeners installed.
3.4.5 Trunk Arrangement (TUP)
The entrance to the bell is through a Hydraulically operated Top Door in the TUP
3.4.6 Medical Lock
A service lock with an internal diameter of 300 mm is installed on each DDC. A smaller medical lock
with an ID of 250 mm is installed on the SDC (Bell). Also one viewport is placed next to the medical
lock/equipment lock to allow the operator and diver to make visual contact. All service/medical
locks are equipped with interlock systems as required. Operation of the equipment locks is
controlled by the LSS (Life Support Supervisor) in communication with the chamber occupants. A
sound-powered telephone and intercom is provided at each service lock position for
communicating with the DDC occupants. An intercom is also provided at each service lock position
for communicating with the saturation control room.
3.4.7 Viewports
All viewports are strategically positioned on each DDC lock to provide maximum view for
observation of the interior of the compartments. The viewports are of flat disk type with a diameter
of 145mm & 250mm depending on the Chamber. Viewports are protected with a Perspex cover
plate on the exterior of the chamber.
3.4.8 Penetrators
All hull penetrators, except the toilet penetrator, are made of stainless steel. The toilet penetrator
is made of fine grain construction steel.
3.4.9 Escape Trunk and Control Panel
This trunks to access the SPHLs are located in the TUP, they provide direct access from the system
to the SPHLs. A manually operated "C"-clamp is used to mate the trunks and the SPHL chambers
3.4.10 Chamber Main / Emergency Blow-Down System
The main blow-down system for the Chambers is used as the primary source of pressurization of
each DDC lock. The selection of mix’ is arranged at the "lock control panels" feeding both the main
and the emergency blow-down system. The emergency gas blow-down system for the chambers
is used as the secondary source of pressurization of each chamber should the primary fail.
3.4.11 Chamber Main Exhaust
The main exhaust system for the Chambers is used as the primary source of decompression of each
Chamber lock. The "exhausted" gas is routed to the Chamber gas reclaim system or to the
overboard dump line. The emergency exhaust system for the Chambers is used as the secondary
source of decompressing each chamber lock.
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3.4.12 Chamber Atmosphere Gas Sampling Circuit
The sample line analysis system is used to sample gas from the different chamber compartments.
The gases (Oxygen & Carbon Dioxide) are analyzed using the units in saturation control
3.4.13 Bilge Drain
The bilge drain is used to discharge water/ moisture condensation to the external of the chamber.
3.4.14 Oxygen Make-Up / Induction
The oxygen make-up / induction circuit is used to supply oxygen to the Chamber atmosphere for
metabolic consumption of the occupants.
3.4.15 Oxygen & Mixed Gas Bibs Supply
BIBS control components and BIBS are provided and located in both ML & EL compartments. The
manifolds in the compartments are positioned so that the occupants can easily locate and use the
BIBS if required. DDC ML & EL hull penetration valves are identified as “BIBS Supply”.
3.4.16 Bibs Exhaust
BIBS exhaust is an automatically controlled process. Each BIBS system (per lock) is equipped with a
BIBS back pressure regulator to limit the overboard dump differential pressure to approx 2 bar,
irrespective of chamber depth. Again DDC ML & EL hull penetration valves are identified as “BIBS
Exhaust”.
3.4.17 Overpressure Alarms
Each Chamber lock is equipped with a caisson depth gauge. These indicating gauges are mounted
inside the chambers for the occupants to monitor their depth.
3.4.18 Depth Monitoring – Internal
Each chamber has a digital monitor that can be set for an overpressure situation. There are also
Decompression Rate Limiters (DRLs) which are used as flow fuses which will automatically close
should a uncontrolled decompression event happen.
3.4.19 Medical Lock Systems & Piping
The medical lock installed is provided with the following equipment and safety features:
The external door is provided with an approved means of safety interlock which ensures that no
operator may use the system before all pressure is vented from the lock. The door is also equipped
with an interlock preventing the doors to be opened when pressurized.
The internal door is provided with a non-return valve that allows excessive pressure to vent out of
the medical lock into the chamber. This ensures that the medical lock is not over-pressurized when
closed and depressurized.
3.4.20 Fixed Firefighting System
The fixed fire fighting system comprises a number of fixed hard piped internal nozzles per lock. The
system can be operated from the inside or the outside of the living chambers. There are flame
detectors in each chamber which are tested on a regular basis
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3.5 Chamber Life Support Electrical Fit-Out
3.5.1 Electrical Penetrators
The Chambers are equipped with an electrical penetrator type approved for 300 msw. The
penetrators are multi-core with a complete pressure block design. They are suitable for helium
atmosphere and are easily replaced, should this be required. Power supplies for electrical rotating
consumers are always kept separate from communication and video system and video systems. The
electrical wiring is terminated in an electrical enclosure inside and outside the chamber.
3.5.2 Emergency Chamber Scrubbing System
• All chambers are fitted with 2 x 6kg sodasorb canisters using DH21 JFD Scrubbers
• This consists of a 300mm stainless steel carbon dioxide scrubber that is designed for use inside
a chamber.
• The scrubber canisters are equipped with bayonet locking rings for easy removal.
• 24 V DC fan motor is suitable for the DDC/ ML / EL environment.
3.5.3 Communication Equipment (Internal)
3.5.3.1 Chamber Speaker
Each Chamber lock is equipped with Fathom comms two-way speaker which provides a
communication system between the Chamber and Saturation Control room. A push-to-call switch
activates a call indicator on the routing panel. The routing panel activates an audio alarm and a
visual indicator identifying the caller’s location.
3.5.3.2 Bunk Boxes
Each bunk has its own dedicated comms box.
3.5.3.3 Sound-Powered Telephone
Each Chamber lock is equipped with a tone generated sound-powered telephone. No external
electric power is required. This safe and reliable system generates signals from sound waves. The
sound-powered telephone is wired directly to the control room in a round robin design, facilitating
complete system communication during a power failure.
3.5.3.4 Chamber Lights
The Chambers are equipped with a chamber lighting system. The white light is used for standard
shift use and provides excellent lighting. Each bunk is fitted with a flexible personal bunk light. The
lights are switched using a standard enclosed read switch.
3.5.4 CCTV System
The cameras used for the chamber monitoring are mounted inside the chambers
• Chamber 1 ML X 1 Internal observation camera, also EL X 1 Internal observation camera
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• TUP has 2 x Internal Cameras. One at each end.

• SPHL ML X 1 Internal observation camera.
• Chambers 1, 2 & 3 Medical locks each have an external observation camera.
• Equipment lock has an external observation camera.
• SPHL External clamp has an external observation camera.
3.6 Sanitary System
3.6.1 Sanitary sewage system
Sanitary sewage from toilets is led into a holding tank (80 L) outside of each chamber and is then
conducted to the 280 L atmospheric tank. Dirty water from the bilge, shower and washbasin is led
directly outside, on a different line, to the 280 L atmospheric tank.
The toilet waste will be flushed by Chamber pressure from the Toilet Bowl through the interlocked
toilet-valve, via hull valves directly into the EL sewage holding tank. For safety reasons, the
interlocked toilet-valve can only be opened if the toilet lid is closed (mechanical interlock).
Emptying of sewage tank is done by means of over-pressure.
The sewage holding tank inlet valve is also mechanically interlocked against the sewage tank outlet
valve, so that only one of these valves can be opened at the same time. This ensures that no EL
pressure loss can be inadvertently caused by incorrect sequential operation of the holding tank
drain valves.
Note - All valves and penetrations are marked using a highly visual labeling system (both internally
and externally).
3.7 Loose Chamber Equipment
3.7.1 Oxygen Bibs Masks
The BIBS masks are designed to administer oxygen or gas mixtures to a Diver inside the Chamber
environment. The demand regulator assembly provides breathing gas on demand (inhalation). The
vacuum regulator allows the exhaled gases to be carried outside the Chamber to eliminate oxygen
build-up or contamination of the Chamber environment. The vacuum of the exhaled gas is a direct
function of the differential pressure of the Chamber and the ambient environment. In each lock,
provision is made for one more BIBS than the planned number of lock occupants.
3.7.2 Thermo-Hygrometer
Each lock is equipped with a thermo-hygrometer display. The display indicates humidity and
temperature in analog format. The display is mounted on a stainless steel backing plate.
3.7.3 Mattresses
The Chamber bunks are equipped with foam mattresses that meet ABS requirements for flammable
material used in a chamber. The foam is covered with easy cleanable vinyl mattress covers.
3.7.4 Chamber Operational Procedures
Specific chamber operating procedures are prepared by the appropriate Diving Sub Contractor
while system equipment checks are included for guidance.
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3.8 Submersible Decompression Chamber (SDC)
3.8.1 SDC Summary Description
The 3 man SDC has an internal volume of 6.52 cubic meters and provides all necessary facilities to
support 2 working divers and 1 standby diver. The pressure vessel has a designed maximum working
depth of 300 msw. 31 bar working pressure and is outfitted and certified for operation to 300 msw.
The SDC is a bottom mating unit with a 700 mm internal diameter man way. There are 3 view ports
mounted in the main hull.
Connection to the surface is via the 3 lift wires (Port, Centre & Starboard) and the main umbilical
which supplies gas, hot water, electrical circuits, power and signals from the surface. The wires are
connected to the SDC by means of potted connections.
There is a standoff frame which is connect ed to the bell via 4 pins.
The components of the SDC are briefly described in the following sections while further operational
and technical details may be found in the relevant manuals held in the Dive Technicians Office.
3.8.2 SDC External Fittings
• 1 x Xenon Emergency strobe light

• 8 x LED Lights
• 1 x Emergency battery pod for 24 hours of life support for 3 men.
• 1 x Emergency onboard gas supplies (Heliox & Oxygen) sufficient for 24 hours of life support
for 3 men.
• 1 x Divers external reclaim water trap.
• 1 x “Lost Bell” Locator transponder & diver hand held receiver.
• 1 x Through water communication transducer.
• 1 x 400 meter main bell umbilical.
• 9 x 50l Heliox Cylinders
• 4 x 10l O2 Cylinders.
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• 3 x Oil filled electrical box

• 1 x Emergency Supplies Panel Including: Hot Water, Gas, Communications and Power
3.8.3 SDC Internal Fittings
Internally the SDC has been arranged to provide the maximum efficiency in operation.
The following major components are fitted internally to the SDC:

• 1 x Two (2) diver gas reclaim unit.
• 1 x Mara Panel
• 1 x Through water communications system with Data Terminal
• 1 x Diving Bell emergency transponder locating device.
• 1 x Unit stainless steel electrical change over box (from topside 24v DC power to SDC emergency power
supply).
• 1 x Communication electrical box.
• 1 x Emergency Hyperbaric 24 volt D.C overhead light
• 1 x 24 volt D.C combined electric heater and scrubbing unit.
• 2 Emergency scrubber unit
• 3 x View ports for observation.
• 1 x Closed circuit TV (color) camera (CCTV).
• 3 x Built in breathing unit (BIBS)
• 1 x Sound powered phone and open circuit talkback speaker communications system
• 2 x 330 mtrs caisson gauges (for internal & external depth)
• 1 x Internal hand held hyperbaric PPO² analyzer (Battery powered).
• 3 x Units of seats, safety harnesses & safety helmets.
• 1 x Unconscious diver emergency recovery lift system.
The SDC bottom doors are hydraulically operated and consist of a pump unit capable of being crossed
over to allow emergency use should one pump fail.
3.8.4 SDC Summary Statistics
Maximum Working Depth 300 metres

Internal Test Pressure 657.5 Psi Gas
Maximum Working Pressure 438.3 Psi Gas
Operating Temperature -2 to +30 C
Total Height of Bell Assembly Assembly 3581 mm
Total Diameter of Bumper Ring Assembly 3527 mm
Total Height (incl Standoff Frame) 4774 mm.
Internal Diameter at Equator (approx.) 1936 mm
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Available Inside Height (approx.) 2500 mm

Internal Volume 6.53 m3
Weight in Air 13.3 tonnes
Weight in Water 4.1 tonnes
The above values are calculated and are in accordance with DNV-GL regulations and are inclusive
of an allowance for 3 divers and their personal equipment.
3.9 SDC Handling System
The SDC launch and recovery system moves the SDC from the mating position on the transfer lock
to the launching position over the diving moon pool by means of an overhead gantry system.
The SDC Launch and Recovery System is a Triple Winch Design manufactured by Caley Which
incorporates three wires (Outermost two taking the load and centre wire in constant tension) and
a Stand Off Frame.
A safety interlock system ensures that the SDC cannot be disengaged from the transfer lock until
the mating trunk has been completely vented.
With the bell in the launch position the standoff frame is connected via 4 pins.
The passive cursor follows the SDC down the moon pool, its weight assisting the bell into the water.
The cursor is held at the bottom of the moon pool, whilst the SDC continues to operating depth. On
the return of the SDC, the cursor guides the SDC into the moon pool avoiding cable chaffing should
bell assembly be out of position due to current.
All Bell Winch Units and the umbilical winch have independent remote control via a portable
remote control situated in the Bell Hangar.
The SDC handling system is comprised of the following components:

• 3 x Main Electric Motor Driven Bell Winches.
• 1 x Electric Motor Driven Umbilical Winch & Umbilical
• Guide Wire Winch, Guide Wires & Clump Weight
• Translation Trolley & Cursor
• Hydraulic Pack for ancilliaries.
• Control Console
• Remote Control Console
• Translation Frame Hydraulic Locks
• Bell Hydraulic Latches
• Hydraulic Bell / Trunking Mating Clamp. This can be manually overridden in case of emergency.
These components are briefly described in the following sections while further operational and
technical details may be found in the relevant manuals held in the Dive Technicians Office. Detailed
SDC handling system operating procedures are contained in this manual.
3.9.1 Main SDC Winches
The Handling system is a triple winch design handling system. Each Winch (Port, Centre and
Starboard) is driven by two electric motors. If one motor fails then the other has the capacity to
safely recover the bell.
• The design load is approximately 9.7 Tonnes per winch
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• The main lift wire rope is non-rotating 37mm diameter.

• The drum spooling capacity is 370 metres of wire rope.
• The drum spooling is complete with powered spooling gear.
• Braking is electrically controlled hydraulically activated.
• Each of the 3 wire ropes is fitted with a line out counter and a load sensor is built into the
Load Path.
• Monitored by a closed circuit TV (color) camera (CCTV).
3.9.2 Umbilical Winch & Umbilical
This winch deploys and recovers an umbilical with a total length of 400 metres and a design load of
approximately 3 tonnes.
A monofilament, mesh covered outer sheath carries divers gas, reclaim gas, hot water hoses,
power, CCTV and communication cables.
The winch comprises of 2 x electrically driven motors in constant tension.
The Basic Umbilical Specification is as follows:
• 1 x ¾” Hot Water Hose
• 1 x ¾' Diver Gas Recovery Hose
• 1 x ¾” Gas Supply Hose
• 2 x ½” Gas Supply Hose
• 5 x 1/4” Pneumo Hoses
• 1 x Power Cable
• 1 x Communication Cable
• Nominal Length 400 metres
Current umbilical specification and length should be confirmed with the Dive Tech Supervisor.
3.9.3 Standoff Frame
This is a tubular shaped fabricated Frame that is connected to the bell via 4 manual pins.
3.9.4 Translation Trolley
The translation trolley is mounted on horizontal rails which transports the SDC/cursor assembly to
and from the mating position. Once the trolley reaches the maximum travel to Forward or Aft
manually operated fail-safe locks are engaged. The trolley can be stopped at any point during its
travel.
3.9.5 Electro Hydraulic Power Packs
The system is fitted with two electrically powered hydraulic power packs located in the bell
hanger area. The power packs have facilities for both remote and local control. These power
packs provide the hydraulics for the Trolleying system, bell latches, bell standoff supports, trolley
lock pins and Clamp Mechanism.
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3.9.6 Control Console
The electronic control console is located in Dive Control and the technician undertakes the launch
and recovery of the SDC from this position. All necessary instrumentation required to monitor the
SDC handling equipment is included on this panel. There is also a remote belly box which is located
in the Bell Hangar area should this be required.
3.9.7 Hydraulic Bell / Trunking Mating Clamp
The mating clamp system comprises two semi-circular sections which are driven together
hydraulically to create a seal between the SDC and the TUP.
A DNV-GL approved mechanical safety interlock is fitted to prevent pressurization of the TUP unless
the mating clamp is fully closed. A pressure switch in the TUP prevents the control system from
opening the mating clamp while the TUP is pressurized. The unit can be operated manually in case
of hydraulic failure.
3.10 Dive Control
All support facilities necessary for deep water saturation diving are supplied from a centralized
control room referred to as Dive Control. The dive control system is comprised of the following
components:
• Gas Control Console
• Instrumentation and Communications Console
• Diver Gas Recovery Panel
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• Electrical Distribution Panel

• General vessel communications
• Visual monitoring system
The system is built around the Fathom Diver Monitoring System (DMS) comprising of a central
server PC and a Client PC which gives information on Diver monitoring to the Diver Supervisor whilst
also allowing him to control all Bell Services. This Server PC also controls Saturation Control. The
whole system is built on an ethernet and Fibre Ring.
Power is fed to all Bell Services via an External Anubis Power Box which is situated in the Bell Hangar.
technical details may be found in the relevant manuals held in the Dive Supervisors Office.
3.10.1 Gas Control Console
The following equipment is contained within the gas control console:
• 1 x gas breathing panel for the SDC and divers,

• 1 x depth measurement panel indicating the depth inside and outside the SDC and
position of divers.
• 1 x analysis flow control panel and gas recovery distribution panel.
• The Depth Measurement is also shown on the DMS Client PC from Depth Transducers on
the Divers Umbilicals. Also Bell Internal and External Transducers.
3.10.2 Instrumentation and Communications Console
The following equipment is contained within the instrumentation and communications console:
• 1 x Fathom Through water communications system

• 2 x Fathom OCP Comms Modules (Primary & Secondary)
• 1 x Black Box Recorder.
• 5 x Fathom CO2 analysers.
• 5 x Fathom O2 analysers.
• PPO2 analyser on Fathom DMS Client Screen
• 2 x Fathom Diver hat mounted camera/light power supplies.
3.10.3 Diver Gas Recovery Panel
A control panel for the JFD diver gas recovery system plus remote control for the electric booster is
installed in the dive control system.
3.10.4 Electrical Distribution Panel
The Bell Power Supply Cabinets built in accordance with IMCA code of practice for safe use of
electricity under water. The Services can be controlled locally at the relevant Power Modules or
remotely via the Client DMS Screen used by the Dive Supervisor. These provide power to the
following:
• Main switch selector for bell internal power

• Bell emergency umbilical power switch selector
• Bell Internal Lights
• Bell Internal Scrubbers
• Diver 1 Hat Camera & Light
• Diver 2 Hat Camera & Light
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• Emergency scrubber and Light.

• Internal circulation fan.
• Bell external lights (1-8)
• Hypergas power supply.
• Through Water Comms.
Also installed in the panel are:

• Diver hot water unit 1 & 2 fault alarm
• Diver hot water temperature digital indicator with alarm buzzer
• Bell clamp position indicator
• Bell overpressure alarm
• Trunk, bell internal, bell external, diver 1 and diver 2 digital depth indicators
• Emergency STOP pushbuttons for Welding/Broco.
DP alarm – installed as a single electric cabinet
3.10.5 General Vessel Communications
General vessel communications equipment comprising of:

• VHF set
• Sound powered telephone to dedicated areas e.g. bridge, engine control room etc.
• Normal ships telephone
• Dedicated open Clear Com line communications to the Bridge, Air Dive Control
• Dedicated open Clear Com line communications to saturation control
• Clear Com system covering SDC launch area, cranes etc.
• Vessel’s P.A
3.10.6 Visual Monitoring System
Within Dive Control TV monitors are mounted that allow observation of the following:
• Diver No 1 Hat mounted camera

• Diver No 2 Hat mounted camera
• Bell internals as viewed from internally mounted camera
• TUP camera
• ROV camera
• Tooling LARS
• Air Diver
• Survey Relay
3.10.7 Surface Control Unit
Dive Control has a DMS Client PC which communicates with the Central DMS Server. This Client PC
gives the Dive Supervisor all the information he needs regarding Diver Monitoring and also control
of all power to bell internal and external services.
3.11 Life Support Control
There is one Saturation Control room associated to the saturation diving system. It is designed and
built for the life support control and monitoring of the Divers when they are in the saturation living
complex and when transferring to / from the Bell.
The Saturation Control room is situated on the Tween Deck, forward of the Chamber complex on
the starboard side of the vessel.
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Saturation Control utilises the same Fathom Diver Monitoring System as Dive Control and the Client
PC here is in direct communication with the main DMS Server PC in Dive Control.
Within Sat Control parameters such as depth, O2 monitoring, CO2 monitoring, gas distribution,
Chamber communications, Chamber entertainment, Chamber alarms, humidity and temperature
are all monitored.
There is a General Alarm Display which displays alarms for Power Supplies, UPS Supplies etc.
Flat screen monitors are available for chamber internal cameras and there are several external
cameras located at strategic positions around the system. There are 10 monitors for internal system
observation. All the monitors are mounted above the Saturation Chamber Control Panel and can
be configured to show camera feed from around the whole diving system
3.12 Diver Support Systems
An integrated diver support system exists onboard that supplies all gas, water and electrical systems
necessary for living chambers and SDC operations.
Diver support facilities comprise of the following major components
• JFD Chamber Gas Reclaim System

• JFD Divers Gas Reclaim System
• Bulk Gas Storage
• Gas Compressor Plant
• Air Divers HP Air Facility
• Divers Hot Water System
• Chamber Domestic Water Supplies
• Dive System Main and Emergency Power Supplies
technical details may be found in the relevant manuals held in the Dive Tech Supervisors Office.
3.12.1 Chamber Gas Reclaim System
A standard JFD Gas Pure System is installed which is comprised of the following:
• One Compair Compressor

• One Gas Bag
• One Gas Pure Filtration Tower
• One Helipure Filtration system
The system features all standard safety devices.
3.12.2 Diver Gas Reclaim System
The diver gas recovery system is a typical Gas Services Gasmizer Electric Booster System is
permanently installed and suitable for two divers at depths of 300 msw. It is comprised the
following major components:
• 1 x JFD Gasmizer Control Console

• 1 x Topside Filtration & Scrubbing Unit
• 1 Bell Unit
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• 2 x Volume Tanks
3.12.3 Bulk Gas Storage
• 38 x steel bulk cylinders for Heliox breathing gas (mounted in frames)

• Each bulk cylinder measure 559mm OD x 11.6 m long
• Each cylinder measures = 2460 litres (87.1 cu ft volume)
• All gas storage tubes have independent relief valves hard plumbed into a common manifold
to atmosphere. Deck space (not working deck) is available for O2 and Therapeutic Gas etc.
3.12.4 Gas Compressor Plant
The compressor plant comprises the following components:
• 1 x HP Air Compressor (Bauer) used for HP air (breathing air) max 200 bar working pressure
• 2 x HP Heliox Compressors (Compair) used for gas transfer and Chamber Reclaim (200 bar
MWP)
3.12.5 Air Divers HP Air Facility
HP Air is supplied as back up to the panel by 2 x 2460 litres (87.1 cu ft volume) storage tubes.
3.12.6 Divers Hot Water System
The are 3 x Divers Hot Water units maintain a constant supply of hot water with up to 190 kW of
heating. One unit is capable of supplying 3 or more divers with an output supply of 45 ltr/min @ up
to 50 bar.
Each unit consists of one assembly, containing pumps and controls. Input to the system is 440Vac,
3 phase 60Hz power. The units can use either fresh or seawater as the heating medium. The output
of the system is heated water from:
Temp: 0°C to 50°C + (32  to 122 )
Flow: 45 ltr/min
Pressure: Up to 50 bar
A number of safety and cut-off features have been designed into the system, preventing accidents
and damage to the system.
3.12.7 Chamber Domestic Water Supplies
Hot and Cold water is supplied to the chambers by skid mounted positive displacement pumps.
There are two skids each with two pumps giving 100% redundancy. The system is fully automatic,
designed for split level diving and carries all the relevant safety devices.
3.12.8 Dive Control Main and Emergency Power Supplies
Dive control is supplied via two 220v Panels (Port & Starboard). These are fed with two supplies
each from the Dive Switchboard Main 200v Switchboards. Port board has a supply from UPS 1 port
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3.13 Fire Fighting and Breathing Apparatus
3.13.1 Fire Fighting (Fi-Fi) Apparatus
There are portable extinguishers in Bell Hangar. All other areas are covered by Ships fixed
firefighting system.
3.13.2 Breathing Apparatus (BA)
Two portable BA sets are located in the Dive Control Room for handling system area together with
two BA sets with communications which are plumbed into the permanently installed HP air banks
and regulated at source. The same facilities are also available in the chamber control room. Two
portable BA sets are available in the gas hold.
3.13.3 Fi-Fi Apparatus & BA Maintenance
All firefighting and breathing apparatus are serviced and maintained in accordance with the ships
maintenance system.
3.14 Hyperbaric Lifeboat System (Port & Starboard)
The SPHLs are dedicated self-propelled diver evacuation lifeboats that incorporate a hyperbaric
chamber rated to 300 msw. The SPHLs which are mated to the SDS transfer lock with an 800 mm
diameter access trunk are designed to accommodate up to 18 divers and 4 crewmen.
Systems, fuel tank, food and water based on an endurance period of 72 hours. Additional buoyancy
allows the lifeboat self- righting capability.
The SPHLs are equipped with a life support system for maintaining the chamber environment when
the boat is under way. In the stored standby position, the chamber environment is maintained and
controlled from the saturation control console via Heater Chiller skids located in the Ships
Machinery Room.
3.14.1 Certification
The SPHLs are in compliance with SOLAS, and the requirements of:
• Chapter III of the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, 1974, as amended.
• The International Life Saving Appliance (LSA) code, MSC 48(66), Chapter IV, Section 4.4, 4.6,
4.8 & 4.9 and Chapter V.
• Resolution MSC.81 (70) revised recommendation on testing of Life Saving Appliances Part
1, Chapter 6.
• Conforms to the “European Community” Certificate of Conformity issued in accordance
with the Marine Equipment Directive 96/98/EC
3.14.2 Launching System
Davit System:
The SPHL launch and recovery system is a Vanguard stored power davit system that is able to launch
the SPHL in the event that the ships power supply has been lost.
• Hydraulic cylinders
• Hydraulic winch
• Control console
• Safety inter-lock system
• Handling frame
• Hydraulic power pack
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Operational speeds:
• Lift off from cradle approximately 15 seconds
• Turn out approximately 35 seconds
• Lowering approximately 30 m/min
• Hoisting approximately 5 m/min
• Turning in approximately 150 seconds
3.14.3 Dimensions and Data
The SPHL Vessel is equipped with:

• Interior lighting: 3 x lights.
• 1 x Compass light
• 1 x Navigation light
• 1 x Searchlight (hand-held type with cable and plug).
• Switch panel with fuses/switches for above equipment in the helmsman’s console.
• Water spray system for external fire-protection, with water pump, tubes of stainless steel
and spray-nozzles to maintain an optimum spraying pattern on the outside of the boat.
• Compressed air supply installation: Air bottles of enough capacity to maintain fresh
breathing air supply for the lifeboat’s crew and for supply of combustion air for the engine,
for use when the lifeboat is in the “closed down” mode, duration not less than 10 minutes.
• Air bulk cylinders certified: 4 x 50 litre 200 bar cylinders.
• 1 x Bow thrusters. Remotely controlled from the helmsman’s position, diameter 175mm
• 1 x Panda Diesel driven generator set 230 volts 50Hz. Approx. 6kW. The generator set has
its own 12v starter battery with charging alternator on the diesel engine. Used during
launching or as emergency
• 1 x Steyr Diesel driven generator set 230 volts 50Hz. Approx. 10kW. The generator set has
its own 12v starter battery with charging alternator on the diesel engine. Used as main
generator
• Onboard batteries comprising: 2 x batteries for lifeboat purposes, 1 x set of 2 x batteries for
hyperbaric services and 1x set of 2 x batteries for bow thrusters.
• 1x Battery charger with trickle charging for maintenance of the lifeboat batteries.
• GPS.
Communication Systems:
• 1 x Marine band VHF
• SART
• 1 x Radar Reflector
• 1 x Strobe light
• 1 x EPIRB
3.14.4 SPHL Internal Fittings
• 18 x BIBS units
• 1 x 250mm 300mm long medical lock/food lock fitted with safety interlock.
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• 18 x Bench seats and Safety harnesses & helmets

• 4 x Hyperbaric 24 Volt D.C overhead lights
• 1 x Chamber Conditioning Units
• 8 x Chamber fans
• 8 x Emergency CO² motorized scrubber units comprising of 6kg Sodasorb canisters.
• 1 x Closed Circuit TV (colour) camera (CCTV).
• 1 x Sound Power Phone
• 1 x Helium un-scrambler AMCOM comms
• 1 x Fire deluge system
• 1 x Hyperbaric stainless steel toilet with safety interlock valves that prevent flushing when
toilet is in use.
• Emergency onboard gas supplies (Heliox & Oxygen) sufficient for 72 hours of life support
for 12 men.
• 1 x Internal hand held hyperbaric PPO² analyser (battery powered).
• 1 x First Aid Box / Medical kit
• 1 x 330 mtrs caisson gauge
3.14.5 SPHL Life Support Package (LSP)
The vessel normally has a life support package (LSP) available. The LSP is kept in a state of readiness
and is suitable for connecting to the Self-Propelled Hyperbaric Lifeboat (SPHL) in order to provide
auxiliary support services once the lifeboat has been launched. This life support package consists of
two custom built 10 ft ISO standard containers. One container contains the Control Panels and
Ancilliaries whilst the other contains the Umbilical used to connect to the SPHL.
The LSP is normally deployed on the nearest manned installation to provide an emergency backup
service.
• Diving Gas Quads are available with 200 bar working pressure. Cylinder contents are as follows:
o 1 x 100% O2
o 1 x 2% O2, balance He
• 1 x support umbilical
• 1 x certified lifting beam c/w slings
• 1 x support frame
• The LSP is fully outfitted with the equipment necessary to provide support for the chamber
occupants in an SPHL
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4. Diving Bell
4.1 Description of Diver Transfer under Pressure
Prior to locking on of the Bell for a dive change out, all Chamber system doors are secured in the closed
position and the TL cleared of all divers.
The Bell will be locked on to the TL trunk, clamped and the manual interlock engaged. Under the control
of the Dive Supervisor, the transfer trunk will be pressurized and the gas interlocks will be automatically
engaged. The specified depth can be held to ensure a good seal.
Upon equalization, the Bell internal door will be opened and under the LSS instruction, the TL transfer
door will be opened by the Divers.
The returning Divers will pass from the Bell to the TL and the SDC trunk door will be closed. After leaving
any wet gear and returning equipment in the TL, the returning Divers will pass to their designated living
Chamber and, providing their activities will not interfere with the next dive, can shower and clean as
required. When the TL has been evacuated, the Bellman from the next dive will enter the TL, and will
open the TL door to the bell. The Bellman will enter the Bell and the TL door will be closed. The Bellman
will then carry out his pre-dive checks. The next Divers 1 and 2 will enter the TL and, on completion of
the pre-dive checks and under the bellman’s instruction relayed by the Dive Supervisor, divers 1 and 2
will pass to the Bell and then close the door.
4.2 General Description
4.2.1 Capacity
Volume: 6.5m3
Bell weight: 11,450 kg in air (unloaded)
Bell weight in water: approx. 1900 kg
Three men bell with diver 1 and diver 2 umbilicals are stored internally.
Diver 3 umbilical is stored externally on custom-built rack allowing for immediate deployment. The
Diving Bell is arranged as "bottom mating" via an 800 mm trunk with an internal door and external door.
For the ease of operation, the door (Ø 800 mm) is arranged with a hydraulic cylinder to open / close.
For emergency (EMY) purposes, the door can be opened from the outside with a standard 200 bar
ENERPAC pump arrangement. The Bell is equipped with a small medical lock and has 3 view ports with
a diameter of 200 mm fitted with impact protection internally and externally.
4.3 Pressure Vessel & Bell Clamp
The pressure vessel is DNV-GL approved and has a rating of 300msw. It has the capacity for 3 men. The
mating clamp has one JFD type Interlock that is manually operated.
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4.4 Fit-Out of Bell
4.4.1 Life Support Electrical
Description Quantity
Main CO2 Scrubbers 2
Internal Communication Control 1
Sound Powered Phone 1
Overhead Lights 3
TV Camera Monitoring 1
Battery Pack for 24 hours survival time 1
Through Water Comms 1
External Bell Lights 8
4.4.2 Loose Equipment
Description/Service Quantity
BIBS Masks 3
Thermo/Hygrometer Y
Emergency Transponder 1
Strobe Light 1
Unconscious Diver Recovery 1
ppO2/ppCO2 Analyser 1
Hydrocarbon analyser
1
(bell and topside Unit)
Zinc Anodes 8
Seat Belts 3
Harnesses 3
4.5 Bell Outfitting
4.5.1 Stainless Steel Fold-Up Seats
Stainless steel pivoted seats are provided for each of the diving team members. The seats are
designed to support a fully dressed Diver. Each seat is equipped with a seat belt.
4.5.2 Storage Space & Hooks
Storage shelves (overhead) and hooks are provided within the Bell. Stainless steel waist rings are
fitted around the circumference of the shell and can be used for additional shelving.
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4.5.3 Insulation & Buoyancy
The insulation used is an integral part of the buoyancy. The insulation is cut and applied to the
external of the Bell shell. The final colour is bright orange.
4.5.4 Bottom Manway
The bottom manway door is hydraulically assisted for opening and protrudes into the Bell
centrically. The door sealing faces are stainless steel and have O-ring seals. The mating flange and
part of the spool piece of the Bell are made of stainless steel to withstand corrosion.
4.5.5 Viewports
The viewports are strategically positioned on the Bell to provide maximum natural light into the
environment. The viewports are flat disk type providing the safest design under high pressures. The
viewports are protected with a Perspex cover plate on the exterior and interior of the Bell. This
provides excellent impact resistance to falling objects.
4.5.6 Penetrations
All shell penetrations are steel bushings. An O-ring equipped brass insert with stop valves is fitted
to the insert. Wearing out brass inserts during service will not affect the welded part of the pressure
vessel. A number of spare penetrations are provided on the system.
4.5.7 Bump Frame for Bell
A heavy duty steel bump frame is attached to the Bell. The bump frame is designed to protect all
externally mounted life support equipment and systems from impact damage when in use. The
bump frame is not part of the buoyancy of the Bell.
4.5.8 Shell Fitments
4.5.8.1 Lifting Eye for Main Wire
The Bell is equipped with a large pad eye for use as the main lifting eye for the Bell. The pad eye is
designed for use on the wire termination emergency lifting eye.
4.5.8.2 Emergency Lifting Eyes
Three emergency lifting eyes are provided on the same shell as an emergency lifting eye.
4.6 Bell Fit-Out Components
4.6.1 Bell Blow-Down
The blow-down system for the Bell is used as the source of pressurization. The mix selection is
arranged manually at the Dive Control panel. Three mixes are available in Dive Control for Bell blow
down, secondary blow down is done using OBG.
4.6.2 Emergency Bell Blow-Down (Inside Bell)
The emergency Bell blow-down is an integral part of the dive control panel. The Bell blow-down can
use any of the three HP gas supplies using the cross connect valve arrangement on the Divers supply
panel. The Bell blow-down is fitted with a spring-loaded valve handle to automatically isolate
should the Diver become unconscious when operating the system.
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4.6.3 Bell Exhaust
The Bell blow-down component in the MBU can also be configured on the Dive Control panel as
Bell exhaust.
4.6.4 Bell Gas Analyser
Bell atmosphere gas is directly analysed inside the Bell. Read out is made available for the divers
and as digital readout in Dive Control panel.
4.6.5 Bell Flood & Bilge Drain System
The Bell flood and bilge drain circuit is used to equalize the Bell with water set to a calculated height.
This enables the Bellman to recover an unconscious Diver directly into the Bell.
4.6.6 Bell Depth Monitoring System
The Bell is equipped with an analogue device to detect the Bell external depth. It also has an
electronic readout from a pressure transducer fitted to the Bell External IaU OFJB.
4.6.7 Internal Depth - Analogue & Digital on Surface
The internal Bell pressure is sensed directly at the Bell and routed via the umbilical in a common
quarter-inch hose to the surface. There is also a pressure transducer routed through the IaU to the
DMS Client PC.
4.6.8 External Depth - Analogue Gauge & Digital
The external Bell depth is detected at the same height as the hub and is routed to the surface via
umbilical in a common quarter-inch hose. There is also a pressure Transducer routed through the
IaU to the DMS Client PC.
4.6.9 Internal Bell Pressure - Caisson
The internal Bell pressure is sensed directly inside the Bell and displayed on a depth gauge.
4.6.10 External Depth - Inside Bell
The external Bell depth is routed via hard piping to the inside of the Bell. The pressure is displayed
inside the Bell is common with D3 depth.
4.6.11 Diver 1 & 2 Depth - System on Surface
The Diver’s depths will be displayed on Digital depth gauges in depth panel 1 in Dive Control. The
operator can, upon need, bleed off the pneumo hose from topside. In addition, an electric pressure
transmitter has been installed on each Divers Umbilical which is routed through the IaU and
displayed on the DMS Client PC.
The Divers supply from the surface is connected directly through the Dive Control panel. Divers 1
and 2 have separate gas supply lines from surface. N.B The lines are on a common supply if using
reclaim as all cross connects on the panel have to be open.
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4.6.12 Diver & Bellman Gas Control Panel
The Divers control panel consists of three HP regulators for the supply of Divers 1, 2 and Bellman.
The panel can automatically switch from surface supply to Bell supply in the event of a main gas
supply failure. This is achieved through the pressure regulator settings and the use of non-return
valves mounted before the panel on the main gas supply valves for Diver 1, 2 & 3. In this event, the
use of on-board gas is audibly and visibly indicated by an alarm device. Each Diver has individual
supply manifolds with umbilical supply and Bibs supply points. Three separate banks are configured
to supply the control panel with gas. The use of onboard gas is visibly indicated by an alarm device.
4.6.13 Bell Onboard Gas
The Bell onboard gas is split into three sets of 300 bar, 50 L HP cylinders. These provide emergency
gas for the Bell:
bank 1 (3 x HP cylinders)
bank 2 (3 x HP cylinders)
bank 3 (3 x HP Cylinders)
4.6.14 Oxygen Induction, Oxygen Cylinders & Buffer Tank System
The Bell onboard oxygen supply includes 4 HP Cylinders on the outside of Bell.
4.6.15 Door Equalization
The equalization of the Bell door is achieved through door mounted quarter-turn ball valves. The
ball valve can be operated from either side of the door. Special care is taken to ensure the valves
are positioned as flush to the door as possible
4.6.16 Overpressure Relief
The Bell is equipped with a relief valve to prevent overpressure.
4.6.17 Medical Lock
The Bell is equipped with the (DNV-GL) mandatory medical lock. The external door is provided with
an integral safety interlock, which ensures that no operator may use the system before all pressure
is vented from the lock.
4.6.18 Diver Hot Water Distribution Manifold, Bell Heater
The Diver’s hot water system is supplied from the Diver’s hot water heating system, through a
positive displacement pump. The hot water units are fully electrical powered. The heater is a finned
coil in stainless steel housing. The atmosphere circulating fan is a potted DC brushless unit designed
for optimum flow through the coil and safe reliable operation in the prevailing ambient conditions.
4.6.19 Diver’s Umbilical Storage
The Bell will be equipped with two umbilical storage devices, for divers 1 and 2 (internally), and one
for the stand-by Diver (externally). Umbilical connections are labeled to indicate the service to
which they belong and the connectors to which they mate.
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4.7 Bell Electrical Components
4.7.1 Electrical Penetrators
The Bell is equipped with Bell electrical penetrators approved by DNV. The multi-core penetrators
have a complete pressure block design. They are suitable for helium atmosphere and are easily
replaced should this be required. The penetrators are designed to shear under load without
rupturing the pressure boundary. Power supplies for electrical rotating consumers are always kept
separate from communication and video systems. The electrical wiring is terminated in an electrical
enclosure on the inside and the outside of the Bell hull.
4.7.2 Carbon Dioxide Scrubbers
The 7.5kg, 300m stainless steel carbon dioxide scrubbers are designed for use inside the chamber.
The atmosphere circulating fan is a potted DC brushless unit designed for optimum flow through
the coil and safe reliable operation in the prevailing ambient conditions.
4.7.3 Communication (Internal and External to Bell)
4.7.3.1 Bell Speaker
The Bell is equipped with a Fathom comms two-way speaker communication system. The speaker
includes a call switch from Bell to Dive Control and a headset permits duplex conversation should
there be a noisy environment.
4.7.3.2 Sound-Powered Telephone
The Bell is equipped with a voice-generated, sound-powered telephone including a call generator.
This safe and reliable system generates a speech signal without external power supply.
4.7.3.3 Through Water Communication System
The Bell is supplied with a complete emergency Through-Water Communication system. The
internal Bell unit is mounted high up in the Bell to prevent water contact if water flood into the Bell.
The internal electronics are designed to withstand the highly corrosive environment.
4.7.4 Internal Observation Camera
The camera used for Bell monitoring is mounted inside the Bell. The video signal is transmitted
through coax cable.
4.7.5 Emergency Transponder
An emergency transponder is mounted to the bumper frame of the Bell. The transponder is
integrated on their specified default interrogation frequency (channels A or B). The reply frequency
is preset to the 'emergency reply frequency' of 37.5 kHz.
4.7.6 Strobe Light
A 300 msw strobe light is installed on the Bell. Strobe light activates by manually switching on.
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4.7.7 Battery Packs
A Bell battery has a calculated capacity for 24 hours of continuous use in emergency life support
systems will be provided. The battery pack is mounted outside the Bell and is contained within a
pressure tight housing.
4.7.8 External Bell Lights
The Bell is provided with 8 external LED Lights. 4 on top and 4 on the bottom.
4.7.9 Hydrocarbon Analyser
The Bell has been equipped with an ANALOX Hyper-GasTM hyperbaric hydrocarbon monitor. The
system measures the level of hydrocarbons, the depth and corresponding date and time.
4.7.10 ppO2 / ppCO2 Analyser
The Bell has been equipped with a ppO2 Fathom sensor transmitting electric signal through a
twisted pair via the umbilical to a dedicated display on the DMS Client PC. There is also a handheld
ppO2 analyser in the bell.
4.8 Heating System
The electrical heater for the Divers is supplied by hot seawater to maintain a comfortable
temperature for three Divers in the water simultaneously. The seawater is heated by an electrical
heater on the surface and pumped down the MBU to the Bell and to the Divers via distribution
manifold and excursion umbilical’s. The system includes a redundant hot water unit. When diving,
the second system is at standby.
4.9 Main Bell Umbilical
The MBU is of conventional construction using industry standard fluid components terminated with
bronze JIC swivel fittings. Copper conductors of various types are used for transmission of electrical
power and signals.
MBU is to be deployed from a dedicated umbilical winch equipped with electrical and fluid slip ring
assemblies. The main bell umbilical is purpose-built and typically includes the following hoses and
electrical cables:
Qty Description Service Interface / Fitting
diver 1 and diver 2 (separate) breathing

2 Half-inch gas hose 8 JIC
gas
Quarter-inch pneumo diver 1, diver 2, sample, external bell

5 4 JIC
hose depth, internal bell depth
3/4 inch gas supply

1 bell blow-down / standby diver supply 12 JIC
hose
3/4 inch hot water
1 diver heating manifold 12 JIC
hose
3/4 non-collapsible
1 reclaim, exhaust 12 JIC
vacuum hose
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Qty Description Service Interface / Fitting
7 Comms and signals 7 plain copper single cores 1,5 mm² N/A
1 individualy screened 1,5mm² plain

1 Comms and signals
copper twisted quad

2 Comms and signals
copper twisted triads

19 Comms and signals
copper twisted pairs
36 off polyethylene insulated 2,5mm²

36 Power cables
plain copper power cores
4.10 Saturation Living Chamber Support Machinery
The environmental control system consists of 3 individual units plus one spare that can be crossed over
to any chamber supporting the Chamber’s environment. One environmental control unit supports one
ML and EL in the same Chamber together. Therefore, both temperature set points in ML and EL will be
on the same level.
The humidity influence from EL after showering to ML will be equalized after a reasonable time period.
Each unit is made up of the following components:
• Divex Habitat Control Unit HCU.
• Divex HCS Heater Chiller Skids for each chamber, TUP and SPHLs.
• System pipe work is insulated stainless steel piping ND80, design pressure PN40 with
flanges to all ML and TL areas.
• Chamber hull valves are ball valves ND80/PN40 fitted both internally and externally at all
penetrations.
• Electronically activated DRLs are fitted externally on the ECU Lines to prevent pressure loss
of chambers in the event of pipework failure or component failure.
4.10.1 System Specifications
The system is designed to accurately control the internal chamber gas composition and
temperature and to support a maximum number of divers in each Chamber at variable depths to a
maximum depth of 300msw.
4.10.2 System Operational Concept
System gas flow is carried out via the outlet penetrator in the bottom of the Chamber after passing
through the hull valve and external DRL. The gas is circulated by a blower after leaving the chamber,
it is passed through the CO2 scrubber. The gas then flows through the climate control vessel where
it passes over a thermostatically controlled, glycol cooled heat exchanger. This controlled
temperature change of the gas condensates a specific percentage of humidity in the gas and
subsequently a given humidity value will be reached.
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The gas then passes over a second thermostatically controlled heat exchanger which heats the gas
to a set temperature value. The gas is then re-circulated back into the chamber via the inlet
penetrator which is positioned at the top of the chamber, passing through the external DRL and
two hull ball valves. The inlet to the chamber is fitted with a silencer to reduce circulation noise.
4.10.3 Humidity and Temperature Control
Normal Operation
The desired humidity and temperature values are set in a decentralized PLC. The temperature and
humidity sensors are located in the middle of the living compartments. They will give the current
value. Two e-motor operated two-way-valves at each unit will automatically regulate the cold glycol
cold and heating water to achieve the given values. The airflow can be selected by remote control
of the frequency converters, connected to each blower and so control the gas flow.
The refrigeration system is automatic and adapts the capacity to the needs of the actual operation
conditions.
4.10.4 Operation of Humidity and Temperature Control
The remote operating and monitoring system of the following equipment will be done in saturation
control.
The HMI allows the operator to oversee automated functions with manual controls remaining for
redundancy purposes. When control functions are delegated to a remote control point (e.g. remote
HMI, SCADA), functions of the local HMI become locked from user input.
At installation the control parameters are setup by the operator to allow core functions to be
controlled on an automated process; this results in automated Temperature, Humidity,
Dehumidifier Drain Valve and Water Injection Valve control. All of these functions have a manual
control mode in case of fault, with all set points in this instance being set by the operator.
4.10.5 Heater Chiller Skid (HCS)
There are 6 HCS Units situated in the machinery room on the Tank Top Deck. One for each Chamber
(CH1, CH2, CH3, TUP) and one for the SPHLs. There is a spare that can be crossed over should one
HCS fail. Each HCS is fed with sea water cooling from the Ships Seawater Pump and feeds a chilled
glycol mixture through the Environmental Control Units to regulate heating and Humidity in each
Chamber.
4.11 Potable Water System
A supply of hot and cold potable water is supplied to each of the EL Compartments from 1 of 2
independent hot and cold potable water pump skids, pressure is regulated on the pump skid and
tracked from the EL. The pumps automatically start when the downstream pressure falls below the
normal (maximum) set value. In case of failure one pump skid is adequate to maintain the supply
of hot and cold potable water to all the ELs on the system.
4.12 Gas Transfer Compressor
Two Compair Compressors are designated to transfer compressed gas to and within the system and to
provide Chamber Reclaim. They can be selected to provide either function via Flexible Pipework
Available functions:
• Gas bag to HP storage via gas pure filtration system.
• Shore charging panel to HP storage.
• HP gas storage inter-bank transfer.
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The compressors are mounted on skids with associated ancillary components including filtration and
inlet pressure regulators. The specification for the compressors is as follows:
Gas to be compressed: dry Helium / O2 Mix (5-16% O2)
Gas flow rate: 156 m3 @ 1 barg inlet / 15°C.
Operating Pressures – Bar: 0.3 bar inlet @ 15°C to 250 barg discharge
Design speed: 1800 RPM
Normal Oil Pressure: 2.0 - 2.75 bar
4.12.1 Remote Monitoring Panel
The compressor local panel is supplied with a transformer to give an agreed control circuit voltage
for the system. The panel has all necessary internal relays and timers to operate the compressor on
the required control. An indication light is installed in the Saturation Control room showing when
the compressor is running.
4.12.2 Filtration System for Gas Cleaning
The compressor is equipped with a filtration system. The method of gas cleaning would be to
combine an initial coalescer type filter with a multi-stage adsorption filter tower. The coalescer
unit uses a conventional replaceable filter element; the multi-stage absorption filter incorporates a
further fine coalescer element.
A combination of molecular sieve and hopcalite pads assist with the oil removal and purification of
the gas followed by a sintered bronze dust filter at the outlet of the filtration system. The filtration
system is used to reduce oil levels to those acceptable for breathing applications and to limit the
presence of carbon monoxide in the gas, which is a requirement for the system.
The filter units are a panel-mounted assembly for bulkhead mounting so that they may be easily
incorporated into the high-pressure system. A backpressure-maintaining valve is also incorporated
to ensure that the compressor set and filtration system operate under optimum working conditions
as quickly as possible after start up.
4.12.3 Oxygen Monitoring & Alarm System
The oxygen monitoring alarm system is installed upstream of the inlet of the machine to protect
the compression system for a gas supply carrying excessive oxygen percentages.
The monitor is bulkhead mounted and is connected with the gas supply system. The sampling
device monitors the oxygen content within a set range and will be equipped with a LCD display and
two factory-set alarm points and the ability to give a fault alarm on the first setting and a signal to
shut the compressor down on the second setting.
The monitor as standard is capable of measuring 0 -100 % oxygen content and would be factory-
set at agreed oxygen levels.
4.12.4 Mixed Gas Booster Pump x 2
The onboard gas Haskel AGD30 booster pump is used for pumping the bailout cylinders, Bell
onboard gas, Gas Cylinders and the SPHL onboard gas to full working pressure after equalization
from storage. The booster is interconnected with the existing gas tube "network". The booster
comes with charging points to charge the above mentioned.
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4.13 High Pressure Air Supply
4.13.1 General System Description
For several applications on the saturation system and Air Diving System, breathing air is required.
This air is produced by one Bauer HP air compressor and is stored at 190 bar in 2 x 2.467 m3 Kelly
tubes.
Automatic Start, Automatic Stop & Automatic Drain Control
The panel commands the compressor to start when the start button is pressed. The compressor
will then run unloaded to allow the motor to reach maximum speed before it comes on load. When
the switch cut-out pressure is reached in the system, the compressor will automatically stop. When
the motor is commanded to stop, the oil and moisture separators will automatically unload and
drain the machine.
5. High Pressure Gas Storage and Distribution
5.1 High Pressure Gas Storage Arrangement
The HP gas storage for the diving system is a 200 bar system and comprises of 36 gas tubes. Each gas
tube has a floodable volume of approx. 2467L WP 200 bar.
The gas tubes are physically identical per lot. However, they are dedicated to accept diving gases of
different composition in the range of 2% - 20% oxygen content. The gas storage area will be equipped
with an oxygen analysis system with remote readout and alarm.
Note: This specification does not cover any HP oxygen or mixes containing over 20 % oxygen. High
oxygen percentage mixes will be stored on deck. Connecting panel and flex hose whips designed for
200 bar WP are included.
5.2 Gas Distribution
5.2.1 Gas Distribution Panel
This panel manifolds the gas storage tubes into several banks and enables gas to be distributed to
different points of the diving system. Each of the bank supplies has two different outlets from the gas
management panel to allow the same bank to supply two different locations. Some of the bank supplies
have one outlet from the GMP, so each bank can supply the required mix to each individual location.
Several banks also have two outlets from the GDP allowing the same mix to be supplied to 2 different
locations.
Hoses with quick connections are used for interconnections. Whip checks with suitable attachment
points are installed. Each bank supply manifold has a shut-off valve, a gauge and an analysis vent outlet.
5.2.2 Gas Distribution for Mixed Gas / Gas Management Panel
The Gas Distribution Panel is arranged for transfer and distribution gases from each cylinder bank
position. The Gas Distribution panel is equipped with a pressure gauge, shut-off valve, vent, flexible
whips and other necessary fittings.
5.2.3 Deck Filling Panels
Gas filling deck panels are supplied to connect the quayside gas to the distribution panel.
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5.2.4 Oxygen and Treatment Mix Deck Connection Panel
Gas mixtures with oxygen content higher than 20% are stored on deck. This is the interface panel to
connect deck quads at reduced pressure to the permanently installed gas distribution / management
system.
6. Diver Gas Reclaim

6.1 Diver Gas Reclaim System
Divers gas reclaim uses a DNV-GL certified DIVEX Gasmizer two-diver gas reclaim system with electrical
compressors to give a better than 90% reclaim rate. They have a two diver operation from 30 msw to
300 msw. The compressor has an approved Divex Shallow water modification to allow it to operate in
waters shallower than 30m.
6.1.1 Diver Gas Recovery System
The diver gas recovery system offers reclaim of exhaled breathing gas from two locked out divers in a
three-man bell operation.
6.1.2 Gasmizer Control Console
The Gasmizer control console is located in Dive Control allowing the diving supervisor to monitor and
control all functions of the diver gas recovery system. The gauges and indications are large scale and
easy to use.
6.1.3 Gas Booster & Reprocessing Unit
The Gas Boosters and Reprocessing Unit (GBRU) is a compact, rugged unit which contains the
components needed to precisely reprocess the diver’s breathing gas. The system is rated to 300 msw.
All reprocessing components are manufactured in 316 stainless steel ensuring a high degree of
corrosion resistance.
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7. Chamber Gas Reclaim and Purification

7.1 Chamber Gas Recovery System
The JFD manufactured Gaspure Chamber gas recovery system, c/w Helipure membrane gas separation
system purifies contaminated diving Chamber gas or Habitat gases and allows Chamber gas recovery
during operations and decompression rather than venting to atmosphere. The package includes:
• Purifier system
• Gas bag
• Alarm control panel
• Helipure membrane gas separator
The purifier process includes eight stages of purification:
• Prefilter F1
• CO2 scrubber
• Second stage filter F2
• Molecular sieve bed
• Purification bed
• Activated charcoal bed
• Catalyst bed
• Final filter F3
The system requires a gas transfer compressor with a minimum capacity of 1.7 m3/min. The gasbag
alarm panel is situated in Sat Control and Dive Control and indicates the status of the system.
Depth rating: 5 - 300 msw
Efficiency rating: 70% or more
Gas purifier:
Width: 1.423 mm
Depth: 178 mm
Height: 864 mm
Weight: 119 kg
Gas bag size (type): 20 m³
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8. Electrical Systems
8.1 Electrical Distribution and Redundancy
The intention in design of the power distribution is to maintain the supply to the dive system for as long
as possible. The diving system is supplied from two independent electrical power distribution systems
of the vessel. Each of these ship supplies has to be able to keep the whole dive system running.
There are two (Port & Starboard) 440V dive switch boards. During normal operations the Dive
emergency 440V switch boards are supplied through two 690v/440v Transformers (T5 (Port) & T6
(Starboard)). If power is lost to the Stbd Switchboard, then this will be supplied automatically from the
emergency generator. If power is lost to the Port Switchboard then this would have to be crossed over
via breakers from the Starboard side. If power is lost to both boards (Total Blackout), then both boards
will be supplied from the Dive Emergency Generator assuming both port and starboard switchboards
are left in the Automatic Mode.
• Port & Starboard 690v/440v Transformers are situated on Tank Top Deck, Dive Machinery Space.
• Port & Starboard 440V Switchboards located on Tween Deck, Chamber Area.
• Dive Emergency Generator located on Shelter Deck, Starboard Side Bell Hangar Area.
Critical consumer units of the dive control and saturation control room are supplied via UPSs which
smooth the supply voltage and maintains these functions during total black-out and transition during
generator change-over.
8.1.1 Operation Mode – Emergency
There are 3 possible scenarios for Power Loss of the Sat Dive System:
1. Loss of T6/Stbd 440V Switchboard only.
2. Loss of T5/Port 440v Switchboard only.
3. Total loss of both Switchboards.
1. Loss of T6/Stbd 440V Switchboard.

In the event of loss of main power to the STBD side main distribution board in the SAT Chamber
room, the Emergency Diesel Generator will automatically start up (if Stbd Switchboard is left in
Auto mode) See Fig. 1 below. and after +- 25 seconds the power supply to the STBD Distribution
Board will be restored by automatic closing of emergency supply breaker 2D3 and opening of
breaker 2D1.
Fig. 1. Switch Left in Auto Position.
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If the Bell is in the water: Recover the Bell to the system and lock on to the trunk. While the
recovery is in process the other on shift Tech is to restart life support equipment as follows:
440 V power needs to be restored to equipment supplied from the STBD Distribution Board. Some
breakers will have tripped. These need to be reset and switched back to ON. In STBD side
Distribution Board Room remake supplies to:
1. Hot Water No 2
2. MCC B
3. HPU No. 2 for Stbd SPHL
4. Gas Transfer Comp 2
5. Pot Water No 2
6. Heater/Chiller No’s 2, 4, 6
7. Divers Gas Reclaim Compressor
8. Manual Changeover Switches
Other equipment in the Kelly room, will need on site Junction box breakers reinstated.
Details as Follows:
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HCU-ER
A white Indicator light will show if power is available and from what supply. Chillers 1-6 to be re-
started after confirmation that the sea water cooling pump is running. Reset all alarms on HCU-
ER’s and restart blowers. If HCU-ER controls are on Remote, switch back to local control and start
blowers.
Transfer Compressor alarms needs to be reset and put back in to ON LINE, using the onscreen
menu.
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2. Loss of T5/Port Switchboard
If there is a power loss on Port Distribution Board, the Emergency Generator will not start as
There is no Under Voltage Detection from the Emergency Generator due to Breaker 1D3 being in
the OPEN position. Liaise with ECR as to source of Power loss and it may be decided that the best
way to restore power to the board is to manually close the crossover breaker 2C2 on the Stbd
Cross Connect Switchboard. The breaker has to be closed manually. The Stbd Cross Connect board
is in the Machinery Room and 2C2 Breaker is at the bottom of the cabinet. Liaise
With ETO first to ensure that they have no immediate plans to feed the Port Switchboard with
another Diesel Generator.
If the Bell is in the water: Recover the Bell to the system and lock on to the trunk.
While the recovery is in process the other on shift Tech is to restart life support equipment as
follows:
440 V power needs to be restored to equipment supplied from the Port Distribution Board. Some
breakers would have tripped. They need to be reset and switched back to ON. In Port side
Distribution Board Room reinstate supplies to:
1. Hot Water No 1
2. MCC A
3. HPU No. 1 Port SPHL
4. Gas Transfer Comp 1
5. Pot Water No 1
6. Heater/Chiller No’s 1, 3, 5
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7. Manual Changeover Switches.
Check other equipment as above as equipment in Machinery Room may need to be reinstated.
3. Power Loss of both Switchboards
If there is a complete loss of power to both switchboards, the Emergency Generator will supply
both DB’s of power IF left in the AUTO position.
Auto Switch on Port Side Main 440v Switchboard Auto Switch on Stbd Side Main 440v Switchboard
Check all breakers on both boards as detailed above to ensure power has been reinstated
correctly to all machinery.
Sea water cooling pumps for the HCS, HPU cooling and DHW units supply pumps need to be
restarted if there was a complete loss of main power. Power loss to BUS H and system is running
on emergency generators.
Check “No, 9 GROUP STARTER PANEL” behind the Kelly’s to see if there is Power supply present.
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Check Running the following pumps:

1. No 2 SW. Pump cooling dive equipment. 6.4KW
2. No 2 S.W. Pump hot water diving system 6.4KW
3. No 2 S.W. Pump cooling dive equipment 8.7KW
4. No 2 Dive FW. cooling pump 6.4kw
Pumps can either be started on the panel or locally.
I
NOTE: Liaise with Engine room staff for direction/instructions before reinstatement of boards to
normal power mode.
After normal power is restored to the Port and Stbd Distribution Boards. The emergency diesel
generator is to be shut down and the Breakers opened on the Port & Stbd panels. The main breakers
1D1 on Port panel and 2D1 on STBD panels to be switched back ON using the green CLOSE buttons.
All 440 Vac Life support equipment to be reset and brought back ON LINE as per the above
procedure. 2D3 Breaker on STBD 440v panel also needs to be closed to ensure Emergency Generator
Feeder board is powered. Ensure both Port & Stbd switchboards are switched to AUTO as above.
There are 3 possible scenarios for Power Loss of the Air Dive System:
1. Loss of T6/Stbd 440V Switchboard only.
2. Loss of T5/Port 440v Switchboard only.
3. Total loss of both Switchboards.
1. Loss of T6/Stbd 440V Switchboard.

In the event of loss of supply to the STBD side main distribution board located in the SAT Chamber
room, the Emergency Diesel Generator will automatically start up and after 25 seconds. Power
supply to the STBD Distribution Board will be restored. This happens by the automatic closing of
emergency supply breaker 2D3 and opening of breaker 2D1.
Note: Starboard Switchboard must be in Auto mode for this to happen. Fig 1
Main switchboard Sat chamber area Auto mode Fig.1 Green 2AD1 CLOSE BUTTON Fig.2
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Note: Air dive power is not automatically restored, the below process must be completed.
The 440 V supply breaker (2AD1) needs to be switched ON again by pressing the GREEN button
marked “2AD1 CLOSE BUTTON” Fig 2. to reinstate power to Air Dive Switchboard Stbd Side BUS R.
440V distribution panels in UPS Room Bauer compressor Breaker Fig.3
The Bauer Compressor power may need to be reinstated by switching the breaker on the STB
Distribution panel. As above fig.3
220V AC to Air Dive Control is supplied from UPS 2, this may also have tripped. If power to Air Dive
has tripped then the breakers need to be switched back on in the UPS Power room, located opposite
Bauer HP air compressor room, bell hanger area. Fig 4.
UPS power switch Fig.4
Air dive 220v cabinet is located on port side of UPS Room in the bell hanger area, open the cabinet
Fig.5, ensure all listed supplies are switched on Fig.6
Air Dive 220V panel Fig.5 listed supplies inside air dive 220V panel Fig.6
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Air dive LARS power Junction boxes, located on main deck next to the air chamber entrance Fig. 6
& 7. Ensure that these JBs also displaying that power is available. Breakers inside may need to be
reset
Air LARS deck JB’s Fig.6 Fig.7
2. Loss of T5/Port 440V Switchboard.

Once power has been restored to the Port Dive 440V Switchboard in Chamber Room, then 440 V
supply breaker (1AD1) will need to be switched ON in Air Dive Switchboard UPS Room , by pressing
the GREEN button marked “1AD1 CLOSE BUTTON” (Fig.8) to reinstate power to Air Dive Switchboard
Port Side BUS Q.
Port 440 board “1AD1 CLOSE BUTTON”Fig 8. Port 440 board hot water machine 3 Fig.9
440V AC to Hot Water Machine 3 may also need to be restored by resetting the breaker on the Port
Distribution panel. As above Fig.9
220V to Air Dive Control is supplied from UPS 1, this may have tripped. If power to Air Dive has
tripped then the breakers need to be switched back on in the UPS Power room, forward of Bauer
HP air compressor room Fig.10
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220V breaker switch Fig.10
Air Dive 220V Cabinet Fig.11, check inside to ensure all service breakers marked are made. Fig.12
Air dive 220V cabinet Fig.11 Ensure marked service breakers are ON Fig.12
Air dive LARS power Junction boxes, located on main deck next to the air chamber entrance Fig. 13
& 14. Ensure that these JBs are also displaying that power is available. Breakers inside may need
to be reset.
Fig.13 Fig.14
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3. Loss of main vessel power to the port and starboard boards
If there is a complete Vessel blackout, the Dive Emergency Generator will supply both main Dive
Switchboards with power IF the switchboards have been left in the AUTO position. As above.
Once power has been restored to Main Port and Stbd 440V Switchboards in Sat Chamber Room
then
Follow steps as detailed above for each Air Dive Switchboard.
Once Main Vessel Power has been restored it will be necessary to stop the Dive Emergency
Generator to
Switch power back to normal supply. Once this has been done then you must carry out these checks
again to ensure all breakers are in the correct position.
8.2 DC Power Supply for Chambers
As well as Sat Control being backed up by UPS Supplies, each Chamber has its own 24V UPS.
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9. Life Support Package

9.1 Life Support Package
The fly away package consists of the following items:
9.1.1 10’ Container 6361
HRC Pack
2.43 x 2.19 x 2.60 m
TW 3.0 MT
NW 7.0 MT
MGW 10.0 MT
Required Power Supply:

440V 3 Phase 50Hz 63Amp
Air & Water is not required!
9.2 Gas Racks
Gas Rack x 5 (HeO2 2%, 20%, 35% & 50%; O2 100%) (SUPPLIED BY PROJECT)
Air Product 16 Bottle Quads
1.15M X 2.1M X 0.95M
Estimated Weight 2.3MT
9.3 SPHL Stands
HL Stands x 2 (c/w certified lifting slings)
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9.4 LSP Load Out List
LSP Load Out List Consist Of:
Panel Compartment Stanley Toolbox in Storage Compartment

Count Item Note Count Item Note
1 Air-conditioning Unit 1 Drierite 1LB Bottle
Air-conditioning Unit
1 1 Drierite Drying Tube
Remote Control
1 Duct Tape Roll 1 Tescom Repair Kit
4 Desiccant Sachets 4 Black Insulation Tape
1 Comms Extension Lead 4 PTFE Thread Tape
1 Comms Headset 1 O2 Sensor
1 HLB SP Telephone Handset 1 Hydrometer
2 5L Cal Gas 150B bottle 1@90B, 1@Empty 1 RS494-124 Silicone Grease
1 5L Zero Gas 150B bottle 1@80B 2 60B Gauge Oxygen Safe

1 3L CO2 Fire Extinguisher 2 400B Gauge Oxygen Safe
2 25L Glycol Drums 2 60PSI Gauge Oxygen Safe
2 20L Sodasorb EXP: 10/2016 2 600PSI Gauge Oxygen Safe
2 880PSI Gauge Oxygen Safe
Storage Compartment 1 Needle Nose Pliers
Count Item Notes 1 Side Cutters
8 20L Sodasorb EXP: 10/2016 1 Pliers
1 7L Fire Extinguisher 1 Pump Pliers
1 Main Chiller Unit 1 12" Adjustable Spanner
Main Gas & Cooling
1 Orange Colour 2 10" Adjustable Spanner
Umbilical
1 Communications Umbilical Red Colour 1 6" Adjustable Spanner
440V Mains Isolation
1 1 Hammer
Switch
440V to 220V & 110V
1 3 Phillips Head Screwdrivers Size: S, M, L
Transformer
220V Plug conn. to Comms
1 2 Flathead Screwdrivers Size: S, L
Umbilical
1 110V Plug Free 1 Stanley Knife
300B 50L 20% Mixed Gas
6 1 Key for Chiller Unit
Bottles
2 1 Metric Allan Key Set
Bottles
2 1 Imperial Allan Key Set
Bottles
200B 50L O2 Mixed Gas
2
Bottles
Tungam Chiller Isolation
1 For Chiller Testing Pelican Toolbox in Storage Compartment
Pipe
Count Item Notes
3 Regulators
1 Bullnose
1 Silencer
1 Brass Fitting
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10. Operating Procedures

10.1 Medical Lock & Equipment Lock Operating Procedure
Note 1: Only Qualified personnel are to carry out medical or equipment lock operations.
Note 2: When not in use, Medical Lock and Equipment Locks are to be kept on surface at all times, with
doors and equalisation / pressurisation valves closed and secured.
Note 3: If at any time a leak presents itself, seal the lock from the chamber and vent the lock to surface.
Pre-Use Checks:
• Ensure door mating surfaces are clean and lightly greased.
• Check O-rings are in good condition and correctly seated.
• Confirm condition and functionality of hinges and securing mechanisms.
• Ensure functionality of valves and valve positions.
Lock Run Procedure:

• Do not operate the lock without instruction from the on-shift LSS.
• Confirm internal doors and valves are closed.
• Open exhaust valve and confirm lock is completely depressurised.
• Disengage the interlock pin, then open the lock.
• Load the lock, making sure that the items:
a. are not sealed (to prevent damage and deformation)
b. are not resting on the internal door (to prevent them falling out when the internal door is
opened)
c. are clear of the pressurisation, exhaust and depth penetrators.
• Close the outer door, engage the interlock pin and close the exhaust valve.
• Pressurise the lock slowly to 10 msw.
• Check the:
a. Interlock has activated
b. Lock seal is not perceptibly leaking
c. Pressure is maintaining steady on the gauge.
• If the lock appears good to travel, pressurise the lock to 5 msw below storage depth.
• Repeat the interlock, leak and pressure checks again.
• If no leaks are present, equalise the lock with the chamber.
• Inform Sat Control and Diver that the lock is at depth.
• Diver unloads the lock in a timely manner then closes the inner door and valves.
• Upon confirmation from the Diver that the inner door and equalisation valve are closed and
secure,
exhaust the lock to 5msw below storage depth. Check the lock does not equalise back to the
chamber.
• Once confirmed, vent the lock slowly to surface.
• Once completely depressurised, the interlock pin can be disengaged and lock opened.
Exercise caution as there might be some items still pressurised or stored improperly.
• If it is suspected that any item is still pressurised, do not handle and re-pressurise the lock to
storage depth.
• Once lock is emptied, disinfect the lock. Ensure all sealing faces and O-rings are clean and lightly
greased.
• Secure the lock door, pressurisation / exhaust valves and engage the interlock pin.
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10.2 Chamber Toilet and Sewage Procedure
10.2.1 Chamber
• When toilet is not in use, toilet seat and cover must be closed, interlock lever down and
toilet exhaust valve closed (valve handle in vertical position).
• To use toilet, raise interlock lever back fully then open toilet cover. Toilet exhaust valve
handle remains in closed position and cannot now be operated.
• Use toilet.
• Close toilet cover and lower interlock lever.
• Contact Sat Control.
10.2.2 Flushing Procedure from Sat Control
Note 1: Only Qualified personnel are to operate the Hyperbaric Toilet system.
Note 2: Do not use tapping codes during Toilet Flush operations. Viewport is available.
Pre-Flush Checks:
• Ensure the Entry Lock’s external toilet flush valve is Closed.
• Empty the Holding Tank:
a. Set Holding Tank’s 3-way valve to the “from Holding Tank to discharge” position.
b. Open the final discharge valve, draining any residual pressure from the Holding Tank.
c. Close the final discharge valve.
d. Set Holding Tank’s 3-way valve to the “from Entry Lock to Holding Tank” position.
The Holding Tank is now empty, and ready to accept a flush.
Hyperbaric Toilet Flush Procedure:

• Establish communications with Sat Control, confirming the toilet is ready to flush.
• Open the Entry Lock’s external toilet valve.
• Communicate to Sat Control that the valve is open.
• Diver inside the Chamber will be instructed to flush.
• Diver will report they have completed the flush.
• Close the Entry Lock’s external toilet flush valve.
• Set Holding Tank’s 3-way valve to the “from Holding Tank to discharge” position.
• Open the final discharge valve, allowing all pressure to drain from the Holding Tank.
• Once the pressure gauge reads zero, open the water supply inlet to rinse the Holding Tank.
• Close the water supply valve.
• Close the final discharge valve.
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10.2.3 Atmospheric Holding Tank Discharge Procedure
Note: Only Qualified personnel are to operate the Hyperbaric Effluent Tank system.
Sanitary Atmospheric Holding Tank Discharge Procedure:
1. Close the Sewerage Discharge Inlet valve.

2. Close the Bilge Drain Inlet valve.
3. Open the Sewerage Discharge Outlet valve at the bottom of the Effluent Tank.
4. Start the Dive Sewerage Pump.
5. Monitor the Sewerage Pump Suction gauge – when the pumping optimally, it should read ~2 psi.
6. Keep your finger over the STOP button, and as soon as it dips below 2psi, press STOP.
Note: Allowing it to go into negative pressure means air has been sucked into the Discharge Line
and the pump is no longer primed.
7. If required the Fresh Water valve can be used to flush the tank; then repeat steps 4, 5 & 6.
8. Close the Sewerage Discharge Outlet valve.
9. Open the Sewerage Discharge Inlet valve.
10. Open the Bilge Drain Inlet valve.
The Sanitary Atmospheric Holding Tank is now back online, and ready to accept waste.
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10.3 ECU Operating Procedure
10.3.1 Equipment Room:
• Ensure ships fresh water system is on to chiller.

• At heating unit, check for correct position of all valves for chosen circuit, 1 or 2.
• At chiller unit, check that switch is on and emergency stop out.
• Check that the three main Regen control panels are switched on.
• Select which chiller system is to be used and open all respective EC fluid cross over and isolation
valves on the skid to place the selected pump and chiller system online. Ensure the isolating
valves for the pump and chiller not in use are isolated.
• Ensure all the relevant isolating valves in the EC fluid distribution pipe work are open.
• Ensure the seawater supply pressure to the condenser is at least 4 bar
• Ensure the EC Fluid Header tank is filled to the upper sight glass level with the correct mix rate
of water and glycol (30% to 50%)
10.3.2 HCU Operating Instructions
• Start HCU at switch on front of main panel.

• Check the emergency stop is released.
• The following indicator warning light will be illuminated and will stay illuminated until the
machine is started.
• Emergency Reset
Press the reset push switch and check that all warning/fault/status indicator lights are out.
• At this point the ECU can be placed into Manual or Remote vis the HMI panel. If in remote then
all future operation can be controlled via the remote panel in Sat Control.
• If operation is to be tested in Manual then select the blower page and select the RPM Speed
for the blower. Normal running speed for this is 3500 RPM. Check blower runs up and correct
speed is indicated. Check also there are no strange noises and that blower runs smoothly.
• The operation of the automatic hot and cold water mixer valves are automatically controlled
via the temperature settings in Sat Control but for the purposes of running in manual, a
temperature can be selected and check that the hot or cold water valve opens or closes in
response to the selected temperature.
• Once this has been checked then the HCU can be placed in remote and operated fully from Sat
Control.
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10.4 Hot Water Machine Operation
The Divers Hot Water is provided by three Diver Hot Units, DHWM#1,DHWM#2 and DHWM#3.
DHWM#1 is fed from Port Side Switchboard, DHWM#2 is fed from the Starboard Switchboard and
DHWM#3 is fed from the Air Dive Switchboard. Only personnel who have read and fully understood
the manufacturers Manual should operate this machine.
10.4.1 Start Up
• Turn on required breaker on required 440V Switchboard.

• Check oil level in Cat pump crankcase, belt drive is in good condition, belts correctly
tensioned and guard secure.
• Ensure Sea Water Pump is running. Seawater is provided by the Divers Hot Water
Seawater Pump in the Tank Top Machinery Space. Pressure displayed on the gauge above
the pumps should be around 5 bar.
• Ensure Gate Valve supplying the inlet filter system is open and that one of the filter lines
has the valves OPEN and other is CLOSED.
• Turn on the main switch on the hot water machine unit, the Carel temperature controller
will power up.
• Ensure that the seawater dump valve is OPEN and the valve providing water to the bell is
CLOSED. Make sure the water is flowing out of the overboard dump. This is in the
moonpool on the starboard side.
• Push the pump start button, the pump will start running. Confirm with the Deck Diver that
the divers inside the bell have set up the Hot Water Manifold inside the bell to receive the
Hot Water. At this point OPEN the valve supplying the bell and slowly CLOSE the dump
valve. System pressure will come up to balance the pressure drop down the length of the
umbilical. The flow should be approximately 45 lit/min. The pressure should be around 15-
20Bar and the water should be visible coming from the Bell Overboard Dump. If this is not
the case, the pressure is climbing or no water is coming from the dump, confirm with the
deck diver that the bell internally and externally is set up to receive the Hot Water.
• Determine the temperature rise required and, as per the required temperature turn on
the required heater switches, one at a time. See Chart Below.
• Allow the system to run while monitoring the outlet temperature. The water temperature
will rise and stabilize, the controller will then be controlling the amount of water that is
bypassed and dumped overboard in order to keep the water at the desired temperature.
If excessive dumping is occurring, one of the heater banks may be switched off to decrease
the heat input.
• The inlet water pressure should be 3 bar minimum, check that this pressure is maintained.
• Check the water filters for any sign of leaks and rectify by isolating.
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Heater Selection Table

Temp Rise Heater On
°C Heater 1 Heater 2 Heater 3 Heater 4 Heater 5
0-4 
4-8 
8 – 11 
11 – 14  
14 – 18  
18 – 22   
22 – 25  
25 – 29   
29 – 32   
32 – 36    
36 – 40   
40 – 43    
43 – 47    
47- 50     
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10.5 Regeneration Unit Soda Lime Changing Procedure
1. Turn on Emergency Scrubber Power to the appropriate Chamber.

2. Ensure there is a charged Soda-Lime canister set ready to change out.
3. Use the local HRU-ER interface to Stop the Blower.
4. Close the Scrubber Main Gas Inlet large quarter-turn valve.
5. Close the Scrubber Main Gas Outlet large quarter-turn valve.
6. Ensure the Scrubber Charge needle valve is closed.
7. Open the Outlet to Gas Bag needle valve.
8. Open the Scrubber Vent to Gas Bag quarter turn valve.
9. When fully depressurised, disengage the Interlock Pin and open the clamp.
10. Change out expired Soda-Lime canisters for fresh Soda-Lime canisters.
11. Clean the sealing faces of any loose Soda-Lime, ensure the O-ring is intact and lightly greased.
12. Lower the lid, close the clamp and engage the Interlock Pin.
13. Close the Scrubber Vent to Gas Bag valve.
14. Close the Outlet to Gas Bag valve.
15. Partially open the Scrubber Charge needle valve to slowly pressurise the Scrubber Pot to 10 msw/1 bar.
16. Close the needle valve. Check for leaks, and ensure the Interlock has activated.
If all checks pass, then partially open the Scrubber Charge needle valve again to continue slow
equalisation to full pressure. If checks fail, go back to Step 8.
17. Once the Scrubber Pot has equalised with the pipework, close the Scrubber Charge needle valve.
18. Open the Scrubber Main Gas Inlet large quarter-turn valve.
19. Open the Scrubber Main Gas Outlet large quarter-turn valve.
20. Use the local HRU-ER interface to Start the Blower.
21. Double check the valve alignment before leaving the HCU-ER:
a. Scrubber Charge Closed
b. Scrubber Vent Closed
c. Outlet to Gas Bag Closed
d. Scrubber Main Gas Inlet Open
e. Scrubber Main Gas Outlet Open
22. Turn off Emergency Scrubber Power to the Chamber.
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10.6 Bell Onboard Gas Charging Procedure
• Analyse gas in Kelly before decanting or pumping! Connect whips at Gas Distribution Panel
(GDP) from Kelly to Haskel pump. Whip checks must be used.
• At the Bell Hangar connect whip from Haskel to OBG manifold on the bell
• Open He O2 Mix from GDP to Haskel noting starting pressure
• Open all onboard bottles and needle valves on bell panel and pressurise whip recording
OBG pressure to Haskel
• If decanting, open valves slowly on Haskel to control the flow of gas being decanted.
• After decanting is finished, close decant valve on Haskel
• Open the pump valves on Haskel then regulate the air flow to Haskel to control the pump
rate at 10 bar.
• On reaching 200bar He O2 on the bell close the air flow valve to Haskel to stop the pump.
• When charging is completed, secure all valves, vent all lines and disconnect from the Bell.
10.7 Onboard O2 Charging Procedure
• Remember to take extra care when handling high pressure O2.

• From designated O2 quad on the gas storage deck (D Deck), connect the correct charging
hose to HP O2 Connection Panel making sure that the ends of the hose are free of grease,
oil and foreign bodies. Check for mechanical damage and use only designated O2 clean
hoses.
• The gas from the HP O2 Connection Panel goes directly to the Charging Panel that is
located in the Bell Hangar area.
• Connect the dedicated O2 charging hose from the Charging Panel to the O2 charging point
on the bell again making sure the hose end is clean and clear of debris. The bell O2
charging point is located above the O2 bottle. Whip checks should be used.
• Ensure that the valve at the charging point on the Bell is open.
• Slowly open the O2 bottle on the Bell.
• Go back to the gas deck and slowly open the O2 valve on the quad and pressurize the line
, using this valve to control the flow of O2 going into the Bell bottles.
• ALWAYS CONTROL FLOW AT SOURCE!!
• When the Bell Onboard O2 bottles have been charged, shut off the valves on the Bell O2
bottles and the King valve on the O2 quad.
• Vent off all excess pressure in the pipe work in a well-ventilated place and secure all
valves.
• Disconnect the hose from the Bell and stow correctly, remembering to cover the ends.
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10.8 SPHL Onboard Gas Charging Procedure
• Analyse gas in Kelly before decanting or pumping.

• Connect whips at Gas Distribution Panel (GDP) from Kelly to Haskel pump. Whip checks
must be used
• The SPHL gas charging point is located on the top row of the SPHL hull penetrators. There
is a dedicated He charge line with the correct fittings for this purpose.
• At the Bell Hangar connect whip from Haskel to OBG manifold to the SPHL
• Open He o2 Mix from GDP to Haskel noting starting pressure
• Open all onboard bottles and needle valves on SPHL panel and pressurise whip recording
OBG pressure to Haskel
• If decanting, open valves slowly on Haskel to control the flow of gas being decanted.
• After decanting is finished, close decant valve on Haskel
• Open the pump valves on Haskel then regulate the air flow to Haskel to control the pump
rate at 10 bar.
• On reaching 200bar He O2 on the SPHL close the air flow valve to Haskel to stop the pump.
• When charging is completed, secure all valves, vent all lines and disconnect from the SPHL.
10.9 SPHL onboard O2 Charging Procedure
• Remember to take extra care when handling high pressure O2.

• Connect the dedicated O2 charging hose from the Quad direct to the O2 charging point
on the SPHL again making sure the hose end is clean and clear of debris. The SPHL O2
charging point is located above the O2 bottles underneath wooden floor panel inside
SPHL. Whip checks should be used.
• Ensure that the needle valves at the charging point on the SPHL panel are open.
• Slowly open the O2 bottles on the SPHL and charge the line.
• Go back to the gas deck and slowly open the O2 valve on the quad and pressurize the line
using this valve to control the flow of O2 going into the SPHL bottles.
• ALWAYS CONTROL FLOW RATE AT SOURCE!!
• Disconnect the hose from the SPHL and stow correctly, remembering to cap hoses and
penetrator.
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10.10 Heliox Transfer Compressor Operating Instructions (Transfer Gas)
Start Up Procedure
• Visually inspect all equipment – whips, gas containers, lines and HeliOx compressors for signs
of damage or wear. Stop and report any irregularities that you may find.
• Engage the Emergency Stop button on the Compressor to prevent an unwanted automated
start.
• Turn Main Power switch on designated Compressor to On. This will provide power to the O2
and CO Analysers located behind the Compressor Control Panel and begin their warmup
countdown.
On the Compressor inlet manifold there are three valves.
To Transfer Gas from container to container:

• Open the Transfer valve, ensuring its switch is engaged properly.
• Ensure the Reclaim valve and Air valve remain fully closed, and their switches engaged.
To Reclaim Gas via the Gas Bag:
• Open the Reclaim valve, ensuring its switch is engaged properly.
• Ensure the Transfer valve and Air valve remain fully closed, and their switches engaged.
• Ensure the Gas Bag Compressor Change-Over switch is set to this Compressor.
Gauge and analyse the HeliOx container you will transfer from. Ensure it does not exceed 16% O2.
Extra special care is to be paid when transferring 16% HeO2 – especially when reclaiming a shallow
Deck Chamber or Bell, or when transferring a 16% Quad or Kelly, that the mix is not richer than 16%
O2. Ensure the HP gas hoses and hard plumbing being used have not been used to transfer any gases
richer than 16%. If there is any possibility, the lines and hoses must be thoroughly flushed with <16%
O2 HeliOx to prevent any unduly rich mixes entering the Compressor.
• Gauge and analyse the HeliOx container you will transfer to.
• Connect the HP gas whip from source gas container to the Compressor.
Connect the HP gas whip from the Compressor to the destination gas container.
Confirm that all HP gas whips used have properly applied rated whip arrestors.
Fully open the source and destination gas containers and midstream isolation valves.
Confirm the mix being supplied to the Compressor inlet is the correct mix.
• Ensure that a Fresh Water Pump is running to supply cooling to the Compressor.
Ensure that Fresh Water Inlet and Outlet valves are open to the Compressor.
• Ensure Bentley Filter tower vent valves are all closed.
• Ensure Gas Pure tower vents are all closed.
• Ensure Gas Distribution Panel’s Supply gas vent valve and Compressor Inlet vent valve are
closed.
Ensure Gas Distribution Panel’s Compressor Outlet vent valve and Destination vent valve are
closed.
• Ensure the O2 and CO Analysers have completed their warm-up sequence and are reporting a
reading on their LCD panels.
Ensure the Control Panel lights report the modes correctly:
• Transfer Mode or Reclaim Mode should be lit.

• If in Transfer Mode, both Gas Bag lights should be unlit.
• If in Reclaim Mode, either Gas Bag Empty or Gas Bag Full should be lit.
• If in Transfer Mode or Reclaim Mode then HeliOx Filtration should be lit.
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• If the lights report incorrectly, go back to the inlet manifold and cycle the valves, ensuring
the switches deactivate/activate properly, and only one, correct source is selected.
• Disengage the Emergency Stop button on the Compressor Control Panel.
On the Siemens HMU’s Menu screen:
• Enter the Alarms screen and reset all alarms.
• Open the System Overview screen and press Start.
• Watch as Running – Unloaded changes to Running – Loaded.
Observe loading of all 4 stages:

Stage 1: ~ 2.5 bar
Stage 2: ~ 15 bar
Stage 3: ~ 75 bar
Stage 4: < 200 bar
• Oil pressure can be observed to the left of the Stage pressure gauges and should be 2-3 bar.
If there are any irregularities, stop the Compressor and request Dive Technician assistance.
Heliox Transfer Compressor Shut Down and Disconnect Procedure

The Compressor will automatically stop when reaching outlet pressure of 200 bar, but can also be
stopped by pressing the Stop button on the Siemens HMU control screen.
After stopping the Compressor, use the Emergency Stop button to keep it locked in the Off state.
• Gauge the source gas container and close its isolating valve.
• Gauge the destination gas container and close its isolating valve.
• Analysis should occur after 24 hours to allow adequate mixing and must be done immediately
before putting a gas online.
• Shut all intermediate isolation valves.
• Vent all HP gas whips back to surface – disconnect and store them appropriately for future use.
• When the Compressor has cooled, turn off the Fresh Water Supply and Return valves.
• Turn off the Main Power switch.
10.11 Gas Cleaning Procedure
• Choose whether you will use compressor 1 or compressor 2

• On the compressor close the grey handle ¼ turn valve from “Transfer”
• On the compressor open the red handle ¼ turn valve from “Reclaim”
• Make sure to select the correct compressor on the “Gas Bag Changeover Switch”
• Ensure yellow handle ¼ turn cooling water valves are open on the compressor
• Connect the 1st whip from “Dirty gas – D bank” to “Helipure” on the Gas Distribution Panel.
• Connect the 2nd Whip “From Compressor” to “Gas Pure”
• Connect the 3rd whip “From Gas Pure” to “Clean Gas – C bank”
• Open all the relevant valves on the Gas Distribution Panel.
• Go to the Helipure Panel and open the black needle valve marked “Supply Gas”.
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• Wind in the regulator until 30 bar is showing on the gauge – do NOT take it past 35 bar.
Temperature should run at around 40 degrees C.
• Open the “Dump Valve” by turning it anticlockwise 1 rotation.
• The more you open the dump valve, the cleaner the gas will be but the more gas you will lose.
There will come a point of diminishing returns.
• Analyse and record the “Supply Gas Sample” O2, Helium and balance
• Analyse and record the “Clean Gas Sample” O2, Helium and balance
The optimum setting is best achieved by:

1 Starting with a low dump flow.
2 Measuring the helium content of the clean gas sample.
3 Gradually open up the “Dump Valve” until the desired recovery rate/clean gas purity
balance is achieved.
4 As a rough guide to performance the Helipure unit will divide the Oxygen content of the
supply gas Heliox mixture by 2 and the Nitrogen content by 2.5
Please note: The compressor Bentley filters will need venting periodically
10.12 Bell Operation Procedures
The initiation of the Bell locking off or onto the Chamber complex will be under the direct control
of the Life Support Supervisor (LSS) and of the Diving Supervisor who will establish communications
with Saturation Control and Bell Dive Control. The LSS must be present in Sat Control at all times
during a TUP. The following procedures show the steps which the LSS or LST will take along with
the Diving Supervisor.
Communications between Saturation Control and Dive Control are to be kept open at all times
when TUP operations are in progress.
10.12.1 Transfer of Divers to an Empty Bell
• The Diving Supervisor/LSS opens communications with Saturation Control.

• Divers/ Bellman will assemble in the TUP with ensuring Doors 1, 2 3, 4 and 5 are secured.
• The LSS will pressurize Bell and Bell transfer trunk until divers confirm that the door is
equalized and standing clear.
• The LSS will inform Divers and Dive Control that the Top Hydraulic Door 19 will be opened.
• Once door is fully open Divers will transfer to the Bell.
• On completion of transfer to Bell the LSS will close Door 19.
• The Divers close the Bell door and inform the Diving Supervisor when they are ready to
go for a seal.
• This confirmed, a seal will first be obtained on the Bell inner door by over pressurizing the
Bell to confirm positive seal on the Bell.
• The Diving Supervisor will inform the Saturation control that there is a positive seal on
the bell and ready to go for a seal on the bell trunk.
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• The LSS will inform Dive Control going for a seal taking 5m and holding to confirm seal on
the system door 19.
• After establishing that the seal is good and having Dive Supervisor confirm this.
• Saturation Control will inform Dive Control venting Bell trunk to surface.
• If seal not obtained equalize Bell trunk and check “O” ring on Bell door and TUP door 19
to Bell trunk for obstructions or interference with “O” rings.
• The LSS/LST must monitor closely the chamber and trunk depths until the trunk has been
completely vented to the surface.
• When the trunk gauge in saturation control reads 0 meters inform Dive Control that the
trunk is at zero by gauge or Bell trunking on surface by saturation control gauge.
• No attempt to open the clamp must be made until confirmation that the mechanical
interlock is fully opened and ZERO pressure by gauge is confirmed by Dive Control and
Saturation Control. Only then will the Diving Supervisor approve the opening of the clamp.
• The LSS or LST is to make a timed entry in the saturation control log confirming all relevant
times and divers in the bell.
During the bell locking off or on the chamber complex, the LSS/LST should keep other divers out
of the TUP chamber as a safety precaution.
Note: Manway doors are to only be left open for minimum periods. The LSS / LST’s and Diving
Supervisors are to make sure the divers comply with this policy on chamber doors especially during
bell turn around and internal bell checks.
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10.12.2 Procedure for Bell Lock On
• Dive Control is to inform Saturation Control when last Diver is returning to Bell.
• The LSS/LST should inform the Divers in the chambers of the Bells return and have them
check that all the chamber doors are closed to the TUP chamber.
• Dive Control will inform Saturation Control the Bell is leaving bottom.
• Dive Control will inform Saturation Control when the Bell is clamped, dogged, the
interlocks are engaged and await confirmation they are ready for the Bell trunk to be
pressurized.
• When the LSS/LST is satisfied that the transfer-wet pot is clear of all Divers he will inform
Dive Control and will Dive Supervisor will pressurize the Bell trunk to 5 msw for first leak
check. Hold for 1 minute. A pre-analysed BREATHABLE MIX ONLY can be used to
pressurize the trunk.
• When both Dive Control and Saturation Control are happy with the first leak check, the
LSS can pressurize trunk to approximately half the storage depth of the system.
• Upon arrival at half storage depth monitor gauges for at least one minutes for second
leak, check.
• When both Dive Supervisor and LSS are happy with the second leak check, confirmed
through clear com channel. The LSS can pressurize trunk to depth 5 msw less than storage
depth for third and final check, for at least two minutes.
• When both Dive Control and Saturation Control are happy with the third and final check,
Dive Supervisor can equalize the trunk and the Bell, Sat Control can equalize Bell trunk
with TUP.
• The trunk and TUP depth gauges must be watched closely during the pressurization by
both Saturation and Dive Control.
• Confirm to Dive Control when the trunking and TUP are equalized.
• Await Dive Controls instructions to open the TUP top door 19 to Bell trunk.
• When Top Door has been opened and the Divers have transferred into the TUP, the
LSS/LST is to ensure the TUP to Bell door 19 is closed as soon as possible. The last Diver
leaving the Bell should confirm it to the Dive Supervisor.
• If at any stage of Bell trunk pressurization either Saturation Control or Dive Control are
not satisfied with integrity of Bell trunk, then all stop on pressurization and vent Bell trunk
back to surface.
• Inform Dive Control when Top Door 19 is closed and have the LSS take a seal of at least 3
meters between the Bell and the TUP if another dive is not to follow immediately.
• The LSS/LST is to make a timed entry in the Saturation Control log confirming all relevant
times.
• Note: During non-diving time or when the chambers are being decompressed the LSS/LST
must monitor the Bell or bell trunk depth to ensure the seal between them is maintained.
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10.13 Launch of Bell
Step Action Indication Tick

At HMI Panel, ensure all Switches
1
are in the Neutral Position
System will go through a lamp test. Toggle Switch will

2 Switch on HMI Panel
then show Steady Green Light
3 Set Bell Depth Configuration Menu
Open local vent.

4 Check light green on clamp toggle switch HMI Panel
Check zero by gauge
5 Withdraw Interlock Pin
6 Start Either HPU HMI Screen. HPU will start
7 Open Clamp Green "Clamp Open" Light
8 Close Bell Latch Bell Latch must be closed to enable TeleLeg to operate
9 Clear Alarms and Controlled Stop HMI Screen
Yellow CT Light ON. Green ‘Tele leg at traverse

10 Raise Tele Legs
position’ once raised fully
Indication in Trolley Menu.

11 Unlock Trolley
Keep in "Unlock" position when traversing
CT Light will still be ON.

Traverse to Moonpool. Once
IMPORTANT!
12 Moving close outer door when
Once door fully closed disconnect hoses and OPEN
safe to do so
outer skin valves.
13 Lock Trolley at Moonpool Green Indication in Trolley Menu.
14 Insert 4 Trolley Leg Pins Manual Intervention
Check Bell Latch to Closed. Lower

15 Constant Tension light and drives operate.
Tele-legs
16 Insert 4 Standoff Frame Pins Manual Intervention
Green "Tele Leg at traverse proximity" once fully

17 Raise Tele Legs
Raised. CT Light ON
Green " Docking Cone Engaged"

18 Raise The Bell on Joystick
Minus 5.0/5.1 On Line Out
Keep Button Pressed until all 4 released.

19 Withdraw Standoff Frame Legs Standby Diver Confirm Visual.
Bell Weight Must be above 16Te
20 Reset Controlled Stop HMI Screen
21 Open Bell Latches "Bell Latch Closed" Light Goes out.
22 Lower Bell To Depth Check various Speeds at Locations.
Once at Depth, Turn off panel and return all switches to Neutral Position.
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10.14 Recovery of Bell
Step Action Indication Tick

At HMI Panel, ensure all Switches
1
are in the Neutral Position
System will go through a lamp test. Toggle Switch will then show Steady
2 Switch on HMI Panel
Green Light
3 Clear All Alarms HMI Screen
4 Start Either HPU HMI Screen. HPU will start
5 Open Bell Latches Indication on HMI Screen.
Confirm Bell Latches are OPEN before coming up into Docking Cone. If
necessary toggle the Bell Latch switch to ensure the latches are OPEN.
6 Raise Bell on Joystick
Green "Docking Cone Engaged"
Minus 5.0/5.1 On Line Out
Indication on HMI Screen. 'Bell Latch Closed'

7 Close Bell Latch Keep Bell latch closed switch engaged.
Telelegs will not operate unless this switch is made
8 Reset Controlled Stop
9 Lower Bell on Joystick Ensure Total Weight is less than 3Te
HMI Screen.
10 Engage Standoff Frame Legs Keep Button Pressed until all 4 released.
Standby Diver Confirm Visual.
Ensure 'Bell Latch' Switch is still in CLOSED position. 'Bell Wire

11 Lower Bell on Telelegs
Management' Icon is unlocked. Yellow CT Light is ON
12 Remove 4 Standoff Frame Pins Manual Intervention
Green "Tele Leg at traverse proximity" once fully Raised.

13 Raise Bell on Telelegs
Yellow CT Light ON
14 Remove 4 Trolley Leg Pins Manual Intervention
15 Unlock Trolley Pins Ensure Trolley pins unlocked indication on HMI Screen
Ensure 'Trolley Pins' Toggle switch is in UNLOCKED Position. Stop to

16 Trolley bell to TUP
OPEN Bell External door with Handpump. Yellow CT Light is ON
17 Lock Trolley Pins Confirm Indication on HMI Screen
Ensure 'Bell Latch' Toggle Switch is still in CLOSED Position. Yellow CT

18 Lower Bell on Telelegs
Light is ON
Confirm Indication on HMI Screen.

19 Close Clamp
'Clamp Closed' Light is Green.
Ensure Interlock Pin is engaged

20 Divers on Deck to confirm.
and Local Vent is CLOSED
21 Switch off HPU HMI Screen
22 Switch off Panel Ensure all Toggle Switches are at Neutral Position
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11. Bell Door Operations

11.1 General
The Bell has two pumps inside the Bell. Pump No.1 is designated for the Internal Door, Pump No.2 is
designated for the External Door. There are crossover valves inside the bell that allow Pump 2 to
operate the Internal door if Pump No.1 has failed. Pump No.1 cannot be used to operate the External
Door if Pump No. 2 has failed.
Both doors can be operated from outside the bell in case of emergency using a standalone Pump
situated in the Bell Hangar.
See diagrams below for Guidance.
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12. Self-Propelled Hyperbaric Lifeboat Evacuation

This section identifies the personnel and their responsibilities in the event of a hyperbaric lifeboat
evacuation. In addition the procedures for the launching of the SPHL are described. For the SPHL
emergency Flow Chart please refer to MSS-SHEQS-E-001 Emergency Response.
• The 12 man SPHL can sustain a rate of 5-6 knots in ideal conditions for a maximum of 72
hours. Working on 5 knots this will give an effective maximum range of 360 nm in ideal
conditions, good for 3 days with full crew. If the SPHL will need to make its own way to the
LSP, for each location a risk assessment should be carried out by the Master, OCM and Snr.
Dive Tech to establish a reasonable estimated range for the SPHL with consideration to the
prevailing weather conditions. The life support package shall be kept at a suitable location
from where it can be reached by the SPHL within reasonable time, at a distance not
exceeding 50% of the range of the SPHL in the expected conditions as determined above.
• The first 3 days of decompression can be conducted autonomously. Thereafter the lifeboat
will require additional support services i.e. gas, whip/regulators (for attachment to the
SPHL) and soda sorb. This is readily provided by a dedicated SPHL Life Support Package.
The Life Support Package (LSP) shall be kept at a suitable location from where it can reach the SPHL
within reasonable time.
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In keeping with DNV recommendation and good diving practice the following course of action is
proposed:
• The dedicated Life Support Package and gases be transferred to a platform or a dedicated
supply boat. The Package will be within reach within 75% of the maximum allowance of 72
hours (OGP & IMCA requirement) autonomy duration of the SPHL.
• In the event that the SPHL is launched:
• The SPHL will proceed to the nearest port. Decompression will commence as soon as
possible.
• The SPHL will be escorted to port by or any in-field vessel that can be called upon in an
emergency.
• Once alongside, decompression will continue to the surface. The Life Support Package will
be linked up as soon as available.
• All relevant authorities will be notified as soon as possible.
12.1 Evacuation of Saturation System
1. Ensure that the SPHL chamber is pressurized to 10 metres shallower than the deepest
storage depth.
2. Analyse the SPHL chamber for O2 and CO2 partial pressures and calculate the final partial
pressure at storage depth.
3. Off Watch LSS & LST report to Saturation Control and then proceed to SPHL
4. When the evacuation order is given, compress all the divers in saturation to the deepest
storage depth.
5. Pressurize the transfer trunk and SPHL chamber to storage depth.
6. Ensure the DDC, transfer trunk and SPHL chamber pressures are equal.
7. Instruct the divers that preparations for transfer are complete and that the SPHL chamber
is ready to be entered.
12.2 Transfer of Divers to SPHL
1. When leaving the DDCs, take personal re-breathers. This equipment is to be stowed in the
SPHL chamber.
2. On entering the SPHL chamber, establish communications with Saturation Control and the
LSS/LST in the SPHL crew.
3. The LST in Sat Control will close the Regen valves on ML3 entry lock.
4. The last diver leaving the chamber complex should close both equalization valves on door
No 17 push the door closed, and inform Sat Control "Go for a seal on door No 17”.
5. The LST will then over pressurize on EL3 by 3msw.
6. The last diver then proceeds into the SPHL and confirms to the LSS/LST in the cockpit “Last
Man into the SPHL”
7. When the last diver is in the SPHL chamber he closes the bottom door. The divers in the
SPHL pass the message to Sat Control "Bottom door closed go for seal".
8. The LSS/LST in Sat Control vents the trunk by 3msw - confirms the seal with the SPHL divers
and when satisfactory instructs the Elec Tech standing by the Clear Comm’s.
9. SPHL clamp to "open surface vent valve and vent the trunking to surface". Divers strap
themselves into seats, don safety helmets and confirm comm’s with SPHL cockpit crew
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10. When the trunking is on the surface, Sat Control to inform the Elec Tech at the launch
station and in cockpit "trunk on surface".
11. The on-watch Sat crew then hand over comm’s to the SPHL cockpit crew and proceed
from Sat Control to their assigned lifeboat muster stations after informing the Bridge that
the SPHL is ready for launch.
12.3 SPHL Launch
12.4 SPHL Launch On Normal Power (Either vessel or Emergency Generator power)
12.4.1 SPHL Crew
• Deck Officer (Off Shift) Designated “SPHL Crew Person in Charge”

• Life support Supervisor. (Off Shift)
• Life Support Technician (Off Shift)
Dive Electrical Technician. (Off Shift)
12.4.2 SPHL Preparation and Launch Crew
• Deck Officer (On Shift) “Designated Person in Charge”

• Dive Mechanical technician. (On Shift/Off Shift)
• Dive Electrical Technician. (On Shift/ Off Shift)
• Additional Vessel and Dive Crew as required
12.4.3 SPHL Pre Launch Operations

o Will establish communications with bridge and SPHL via VHF radio.
o Take charge of SPHL launch to co-ordinate preparation crew and launch procedures.
• Dive Electrical Technician (Off Shift): Lifeboat Crew
o Enter the lifeboat and assist with system preparations
• Dive Techs:
o On Shift Electrical Technician - proceed to area FWD of SPHL, don SPHL Comms headset
and establish communications to Sat Control.
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o On instruction from Sat Control LSS he will open the local vent at SPHL trunk and confirm
to Sat control LSS “Trunk on surface by gauge”. Then stand by.
o On & Off Shift Mechanical Technicians - release the gripe wire slip link and clear away
gripe wires from lifeboat. (via opening the “Senhouse Slip” quick release mechanism
located adjacent to the SPHL trunk. Assisted by deck crew if necessary.
o Off Shift Mechanical Technician - ensure the SPHL HPU has power to the unit. (Check E-
stop)
o Stand by.
o Confirm with Bridge that the SPHL is in readiness to launch.
The final decision to launch the SPHL will be given by the MASTER. (Ref -MSS SHEQ Document MSS-
SHEQ-E-001 section 3.2)
12.4.4 SPHL Launch Operations

o Give instruction to On & Off Shift Mechanical Technicians to disconnect all flexible hose
and electrical connectors from SPHL transition panel.
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o Check Power ON light is illuminated on Control Panel.

o Check that the fault indicator is OFF on Control Panel.
o Ensure Switch is in the NORMAL position.
o Check safety pin is engaged on outboard side of panel.
o Give instruction to On Shift Mechanical Technician to disengage clamp MANUAL interlock.
o Start SPHL HPU via Control Panel

o Open Clamp via Control Panel.
o Lift the lifeboat to limits by the rope adjustment levers on Control Panel. Operate
Simultaneously.
o Turn OUT the davits using the Luffing Out Lever. Turn out davits to their fully out position.
o Lower SPHL to the water using the Winch Lever.
• Deck Officer (Off Shift) “SPHL Crew Person in Charge”
o Remove the release hook safety pins
o Disconnect the SPHL falls from release hooks
o Jettison SPHL bumper skates. Via quick release handles on the inside of the SPHL by the
doors. (The SPHL is equipped with two skates to protect the boat during launching
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o Proceed to move away from vessel.

• Off Shift Mech Tech
o Secure the SPHL HPU.
o When lifeboat safely in water All SPHL Launch Crew to proceed to their designated vessel
lifeboat stations.
12.5 Recovery of SPHL to Vessel
The recovery procedure is nearly the reverse operation of the Launch procedure with a significant
difference.
The change is that the Rope Adjust cylinders have to be at their maximum extended position before
start of recovery.
The rotary limit switch installed on the winch is set to limit the lifting height of the SPHL when
recovering from sea to approx. 400-450mm below the top dead position of lifting floating blocks. From
this stop position the SPHL is lifted a further 350mm which is the stroke length of the Rope adjust
cylinders which provides a safe band of 50-100mm based on the actual installation of the davit system
and SPHL mating to dive system trunking.
Ensure Selector Switch on the Control Panel is in the NORMAL Position
Ensure HPU is functioning.
Check that the rope adjuster rams are at their fully extended position. If not, then use rope adjust
levers to fully extend the arms.
Ensure the lifting floating blocks are in the SPHL Lifting hooks.
Ensure the On Load Release hooks are locked and secured.
Activate Clamp Open lever to ensure clamp is in the OPEN position.
Ensure Luffing Arms are at their most outboard position.
Actuate the Winch lever to commence hoisting the SPHL gradually out of the water. Continue Hoisting
at a uniform slow speed until the lifting operation of the winch stops on the Rotary Cam Limit Switch.
Watch that the wire rope winding on the winch drum is uniform and without any twists, over wrap
etc.
Actuate the rope adjuster 1 & 2 to hoist the SPHL up through their complete stroke length. Confirm
the cylinders are fully retracted before progressing to next step of recovery operation.
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Actuate the luffing lever to swing the SPHL inboard – until they come to a dead stop at their maximum
inboard position. The SPHL at this stage will be positioned directly over its resting cradles with the
mating flange on the SPHL and trunking in alignment.
Actuate the rope adjuster cylinders 1 & 2 slowly and carefully to lower the SPHL taking care the mating
flanges remain in alignment until they meet up. Once the flanges are in contact operate the rope
adjusters just a little more to gain some slack and confirm the SPHL is fully resting in its cradles.
Actuate the Clamp close lever to close the clamp. Ensure that the clamp closing is actuated to its
maximum pressure setting.
Reset the winch wires using the winch and the rope adjust mechanisms.
Stop hydraulics.
Attach vessel quick connects.
Switch internal board to shore/ ships supply.
Attach and secure gripes.
NOTE when a practice recovery is taking place the securing pins should be locked into place and all
personal should be removed from the SPHL before the lifting operation takes place. As per Safety
section 1.3 above
12.6 SPHL Launch Using Stored Hydraulic Accumulator Power
When electrical supply from the vessel is not available, the launching operation is carried out from
within the SPHL using stored energy.
There are 2 controls within the SPHL for launching:
• Control wire grip WHITE to hoist the SPHL up from the cradle and luffing out the SPHL to its
outboard position for launching
• Control wire grip BLACK to pull the counterweight of the winch up, to lower the SPHL to
waterborne using gravity
• At the control stand there is a provision for manual lowering of the SPHL to water using the
gravity lowering function of davit winch as part of SOLAS requirements which requires that
the launching operator on vessel deck should have visibility of the SPHL while it is being
lowered to water surface.
12.6.1 SPHL Crew
• Deck Officer (Off Shift) “Designated SPHL Crew Person in Charge”

• Life support Supervisor. (Off Shift)
• Life Support Technician (Off Shift)
• Dive Electrical Technician. (Off Shift)
12.6.2 SPHL Preparation and Launch Crew

• Dive Mechanical technician. (On Shift/ Off shift)
• Dive Electrical Technician. (On Shift/ Off shift)
Additional Vessel and Dive Crew as required
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12.6.3 SPHL Pre launch Operations
• AS PER SECTION 1.2.4 ABOVE:

o Will establish communications with bridge and SPHL via VHF radio.
o Take charge of SPHL launch to co-ordinate preparation crew and launch procedures.
• Dive Electrical Technician (Off Shift): Lifeboat Crew
o Enter the lifeboat and assist with system preparations
• Dive Techs:
o On Shift Electrical Technician - proceed to are FWD of SPHL , don SPHL Comms headset
and establish communications to Sat Control.
o On instruction from Sat Control LSS he will open the local vent at SPHL trunk and confirm
to Sat control LSS “Trunk on surface by gauge”. Then stand by.
o On Shift & Off Shift Mechanical Technicians - release the gripe wire, slip link and clear
away gripe wires from the lifeboat. (via opening the “Stenhouse slip” quick release
mechanism located adjacent to the SPHL trunk. Assisted by Deck crew if necessary.
o Confirm with Bridge that the SPHL is in readiness to launch.
The final decision to launch the SPHL will be given by the MASTER. (Ref -MSS SHEQ Document MSS-
SHEQ-E-001 section 3.2
12.6.4 SPHL Launch Operations
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o Give instruction to On & Off Shift Mechanical Technicians to disconnect all flexible hose
and electrical connectors from SPHL transition panel.
o Give instruction to On Shift Mechanical Tech Disengage clamp MANUAL interlock.
o Give instruction to On Shift Mechanical Technician to OpenClamp. Open crossover valve
on Clamp Hydraulic Motor and using handle, open clamp ensuring the hydraulic switch is
made on clamp. Ensure Clamp Open light is indicated on the control panel.
o Pull out the safety pin on Emergency System Control Valve located on the side of the
panel.
Confirm to the Deck Officer (Coxswain) inside, that the SPHL accumulators are on line.
“Lifeboat Ready to Launch”
ALL Launch control is now via the rope pulley system operated from inside the SPHL.
There is still a facility to lower boat via pull handle at Control Panel.
SPHL Crew Person in Charge to confirm with Master via radio and proceed to launch
Deck Officer (Off Shift): Designated “SPHL Crew Person in Charge”.
A. Pull White “Luffing Out” rope.
B. This needs to be kept under tension until the SPHL is fully lifted and turned out to full
extent of travel (SPHL will stop moving)
C. Rope adjuster 1 & 2 will lift the SPHL off the cradle until the limit switch positioned at
maximum travel is actuated and stops further lift and releases the interlock for next stage
of launch operation.
D. Now the luffing cylinders will actuate and luff out the SPHL to its maximum outboard
position stopping on the limit switches positioned at davit arm base. This will also release
the interlock for next stage of launch operation which is lowering of SPHL to water.
E. Pull Black “Brake Release” rope.
F. The pull on BLACK wire grip controls the speed of descent of the SPHL as the winch lowers
the SPHL to water surface under gravity.
G. Allow the SPHL to lower into the water in a controlled manner. This needs to be kept
under tension until the SPHL is fully lowered into water.
Deck Officer (Off Shift): Designated “SPHL Crew Person in Charge”.
H. Remove the release hook safety pins
I. Disconnect the SPHL falls from release hooks.
J. Jettison SPHL bumper skates. Via quick release handles on the inside of the SPHL by the
doors. (The SPHL is equipped with two skates to protect the boat during launching).
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K. Proceeds to move away from vessel.

When lifeboat safely in water All SPHL Launch Crew to proceed to their designated vessel lifeboat
stations.
13. SDC (Bell) Emergencies

13.1 Bell Communications Failure
1. The Dive Supervisor or Bellman will become aware of failed internal Bell communications and
alert each other by means of the sound powered phone or deploy the TWC
2. On realisation of internal Bell communications failure the Dive Supervisor will flash the divers
helmet lights to inform him to return to the bell.
3. If unable to identify and rectify the fault within 20 minutes the Bell and clump-weight will be
recovered to surface, the Divers transferred to the Chamber complex and the fault rectified
topside.
4. The Diver’s hat comm’s will be used between Bell and Supervisor during Bell seal and recovery.
13.2 Diver Communications Failure
1. The Dive Supervisor or Diver will become aware of failed Diver communications. On realisation
of a loss of communications the Diver will return to the Bell.
2. The Supervisor will alert the Bellman to the failure via the Bell communications.
3. The Diver will be alerted to the failure; if he is not already aware by the flashing of the Bell
lights and of his hat light. Also by line signals from the Bellman, (constant two bells – return to
bell immediately).
4. If unable to identify and rectify the fault within 20 minutes the Bell and clump-weight will be
recovered to surface, the Divers transferred to the Chamber complex and the fault rectified
topside.
13.3 Through Water Communications Failure
In the event that through-water communications cannot be established during the routine pre-
dive check. Supervisor to recall the Diver back to the Bell to check the position/orientation of the
Bell transceiver. If the fault persists and cannot be identified or rectified the Bell and Clump Weight
will be recovered to surface, the Divers transferred to the Chamber complex and the fault rectified
topside.
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13.4 Loss of Communications to Bell and Divers
1. In the event that communication is lost to both the Divers and Bell. The Dive Supervisor will
first attempt to call Bellman on sound powered phone then alert both the Bellman and Divers
by flashing the Divers hat light and the Bell lights if available.
2. Through water comms will be deployed to establish contact with the Bell. The Bell will be
sealed and recovered utilizing this method of communication.
13.5 Total Communications Failure
1. In the event that all communication is lost to both the Divers and Bell. The Dive Supervisor will
alert both the Bellman and divers by flashing the Divers hat light and the Bell lights if available.
2. On the realisation of a loss of communications the Diver will return to the Bell.
3. The Bellman will signal in 1 second bursts on the pressure line (main blow down) as follows;
• 2 bursts Diver in the Bell
• 3 bursts Bell is sealed and ready to come up.
• 4 bursts All stop or not ready to come up.
4. The surface will acknowledge these signals by repeating them on the Bell lights.
5. Simultaneously the Divers will repeat all signals visually to the Bell camera by holding up 2-3-
4 fingers as appropriate.
• The Divers will obtain a seal to 5mtrs over ambient.
• The Dive Supervisor will monitor his bell internal depth gauge and on confirmation of a
pressure differential over ambient, will lift the bell 10mtrs.
• On re-confirmation of a seal by gauge, the bell will be recovered to the surface.
• Consideration must be given to deploying the ROV to confirm a Bell seal and to watch the Bell
up to surface
• On arrival at the surface the divers would transfer to the Chamber complex and the fault
rectified topside.
13.6 Bell Man/Standby Diver Communications Failure
In the event that the Bellman/Standby Diver loses communications during a rescue he will be alerted
to the failure; if he is not already aware, by the flashing of the Bell lights and or his hat light.
13.7 Divers Hot Water Failure
1. On realization of a failure to the Divers hot water supply the Supervisor will recall the Diver
back to the Bell.
2. If the failure is of a temporary nature and can be restored within 10 minutes or the back-up
system can be utilized, also within 10 minutes, then dive may resume as long as the Dive
Supervisor is confident that the Divers have not become chilled.
3. If the failure is likely to be of an extended nature, the dive will be terminated immediately and
the Bell recovered to surface, the Divers transferred to the Chamber complex, i.e. warm
conditions and the fault rectified.
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13.8 Emergency Power Supplies
An emergency generator (not normally running) would supply power to Stbd Switchboard if power
was lost to that switchboard only and would start and switch automatically on failure of supply to
Starboard Switchboard. If Port Switchboard Supply failed then Emergency Generator would not start
and power would have to be crossed over from The Starboard Board Supply.. All critical components
of dive control and saturation control are supplied via battery backup UPS’s.
13.9 Total Electrical Failure
1. In the event of ships blackout the dive system emergency generator will start and switch
automatically to supply both Port & Starboard Switchboards This will supply all essential
services to the dive system.
2. Switch to emergency lights and communications; (hand-held radio, channel). Liaise with the
bridge and keep informed of Diver status.
3. Inform Divers and terminate dive, unless fault is immediately located and rectified.
4. Divers to return to the Bell.
13.10 Standby Divers
One Diver from the day-shift and one from the night-shift are to be nominated by the shift
Supervisors for the duration of the shift. The nominated Divers are responsible for checking their
equipment at the beginning of the shift.
The shift supervisor is responsible for ensuring the correct umbilical length is fixed and logged for
the specific depth if in the air range. The on-shift Diving Supervisor will also request the deck crew to
carry out a complete Deck Decompression Chamber check list and pressurize the chamber to 40 ft in
readiness for the surface Standby Diver’s decompression.
All relevant decompression tables are to be kept at the surface Standby Diver’s dive panel and at the
DDC. Deployment and recovery of the Standby Diver will be conducted as for normal diving
deployment procedure.
13.11 Deployment of Surface Standby Diver
1. Surface standby Diver to dress in.

2. Ensure all services are on line to the Diver.
3. If required secure emergency Bell Umbilical to surface Standby Divers stage along with a down
line.
4. Surface Standby Diver to ascertain status of the Divers and open communication with them if
possible or assist / rescue if applicable.
5. Survey and assess condition of the Bell and connect emergency Umbilical to Bell if a
requirement.
6. Monitor Bell recovery as far as his ascent limits and conditions will allow.
13.12 Deployment of Bell Standby Diver
The decision to deploy the Standby Diver will be taken by the Dive Supervisor after consideration of
all the facts. Though attention may be drawn to the Diver’s plight by:
1. Oral communication has been lost with the Diver from the surface, and the Diver is not
answering signals given by the standby Diver on his umbilical.
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2. The Diver is not seen to be breathing, this being determined by watching and listening to
downstream gauge and reducer in the Bell.
3. There has been a sequence of events and it is known that the Diver is threatened and/or
entrapped by these events.
4. The Diver informs the control that he is threatened and/or entrapped and needs the
assistance of the Standby Diver.
13.13 Decision is Taken to Deploy
1. Ascertain the Diver’s depth by use of the diver’s pneumo. Once this has confirmed he will
leave gas onto the pneumo.
2. He will then adjust the depth of the Bell to match that of the Diver, so that on being taken
back to the Bell as little pressure change as possible is made to the stricken Diver.
3. The Standby Diver will at all times be fully suited up. He will wear his safety harness and
knife/knives at all times during the dive. His standby equipment will be fully adjusted where
necessary to facilitate dressing.
4. When called to act, the Standby Diver must stay calm and keep thinking.
5. Although speed is essential, if the following drill is not carried out correctly the Standby Diver
may not be able to affect the rescue and he may also threaten himself.
6. Before the Standby Diver leaves the Bell the Supervisor will brief him as fully as possible with
the known facts, so that the Standby Diver can avoid being affected by the same situation that
has threatened his partner.
7. The first action will be for the Bellman to attempt to recover the stricken Diver back to the
Bell by pulling in on his Umbilical.
13.14 Actions in the Bell
1. The Bellman will dress as quickly as possible after ensuring that his primary and secondary
supplies are on line.
2. The Bellman will don his hat and carry out a communications check.
3. The Bellman will then inform the surface he is ready to leave the Bell. The Supervisor will run
over the checklist with him to ensure that he has carried out all that is necessary.
4. Prior to deployment the Bellman will open the Bell flood valve.
5. On deployment the Bellman will ensure that the diver recovery device is extended down
through the trunking.
6. Bellman will check his umbilical is free of any entanglement immediately after leaving the bell.
7. The Bellman will inform his Supervisor of all events whilst affecting a rescue.
13.15 Recovery of An Unconscious Diver
1. The standby Diver will approach the stricken Diver from behind wherever possible.
2. The standby Diver will then ensure that the stricken Diver’s mask/helmet is securely attached
to his head by either spider/neck dam.
3. If the Diver’s main gas supply is still functioning the standby will open the free flow valve on
the mask/helmet.
4. If the Diver’s main gas supply is not functioning, the Standby Diver will open the Diver’s bail-
out bottle (after first ensuring the free flow valve is closed).
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5. The Standby Diver should hook one of his arms through the rear of the stricken Diver’s harness
and then proceed hand-over-hand-up the working Diver’s Umbilical.
6. On reaching the Bell the stricken Diver is attached to the Diver recovery device using the
Karabiner type clip and the large “D” ring at the rear of the safety harness above the bail-out
bottle. The slack is then pulled down on the running part of the device until the stricken Diver
is located about 5 ft from the Bell trunking.
7. The Standby Diver then enters the Bell and by use of the recovery device pulls the stricken
Diver up into the Bell until the device is close up to the top of the Bell.
8. Once the stricken Diver is safely inside the SDC the Standby Diver can then remove the mask
or helmet of the stricken Diver and attempt resuscitation.
9. Do not attempt to clear the now partially flooded Bell of water as this has the effect of
preventing the blood from “pooling” in the lower limbs of the body.
13.16 Unconscious Diver (Sat) Flow Chart
For the Unconscious Diver (Saturation) Flow Chart please refer to MSS-SHEQS-E-001 Emergency
Response.
13.17 Recovery of A Conscious Trapped Diver
1. The Standby Diver will follow the Diver’s Umbilical using it as a guide and until the Diver is in
sight.
2. The Standby Diver will ensure that there are no apparent hazards to himself before
approaching the trapped Diver.
3. He will carry out assessment of the situation and report to the Diving Supervisor. The Standby
Diver will at all times ensure that he does not put himself at risk.
4. In the event that the trapped Divers gas supply has been interrupted and his reserve supply
may become exhausted before the standby can affect his release. The Supervisor can flow gas
through the Standby Diver’s pneumo which can be inserted into the mask or hat of the trapped
diver.
5. Ensure that this gas is breathable.
13.18 Diver Recovery Flow Chart
For the Diver Recovery Flow Chart please refer to MSS-SHEQS-E-001 Emergency Response.
13.19 Expired Air Resuscitation (EAR)
1. If the Diver is still unconscious on removal of his mask/helmet insert a “Guedel” airway into
his trachea after first removing any debris from the mouth and throat area.
2. The “Guedel” airway is inserted upside down and then twisted so that the curve of the tube
lies over the tongue and prevent the tongue from being swallowed.
3. The airway will enable the most efficient inflation of the chest whilst the Diver is upright.
4. In an unconscious person the “gag reflex” is not present. This is the reflex makes one retch
when the back of the throat is touched. As consciousness returns the Diver will try to reject
the airway giving the Standby Diver an indication of his awakening.
5. A free flowing BIBS mask may be used for resuscitation once the airway is in place.
6. After inserting the airway, check that the harness is supporting the Diver at the crutch and not
restricting the movement of the Diver’s chest.
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7. Inflate the chest twice. Feel for the pulse in the Diver’s neck (the carotid artery runs alongside
the Adam’s apple). If no pulse is apparent the Diver requires external cardiac massage (ECM).
13.20 External Cardiac Massage (ECM)
The object of the ECM is to manually pump blood by compressing the heart between the
breastbone and the spine. This is carried out in conjunction with EAR as described above.
If cardiac massage is necessary, the heart area should be given one or more not more than six)
sharp blows to stimulate the heart. ECM is then conducted as described below in conjunction with
EAR at a ratio of 15 chest compressions to 2 inflations of the chest.
Since the Diver will be in an upright position his body will tend to move away from the compression
force, so modifications to the normal technique will be necessary.
13.20.1 Method 1
Grip with both hands (one either side) the suit at heart level. That is taking a line across the body
at the point bisecting the lower third of the breast bone and pull the Diver onto the knee with a
rhythmic action 15 times to every 2 full inflations of the chest.
13.20.2 Method 2
Place your arms around the Diver and join your hands behind him, using the point of the shoulder
to effect the compression to the same ratio as above. The stricken Diver has up to this point been
left in his harness hanging from the recovery device. It may be found easier to sit the stricken Diver
on one of the Bell seats. Making sure he is firmly secured and cannot fall out of the trunking.
13.20.3 Method 3
The stricken Diver is secured to the Bell seat. The Standby Diver sits opposite and effects the
compression with his feet. Maximum compression required is 1.5 to 2 inches.
When the stricken Diver has recovered consciousness or partial consciousness, stow away the gear
and close the doors. Inform the surface when the bell is ready to leave the bottom.
N.B. Resuscitation must be continued until the Standby Diver is too exhausted to continue and it
must continue uninterrupted.
13.21 Divers Gas Failure
13.21.1 Loss of Surface Supply to Diver
1. The onboard gas bank for the respective Diver will cut in and the indicator warns the Bellman.
2. Diver is recalled back to the Bell.
3. If the fault is of a minor nature and can be located and rectified in a short period, then the
dive may continue. Otherwise the dive will be terminated until the fault is identified and
rectified
13.21.2 Loss of Surface Supply to Diver and Bell
1. The onboard gas bank for the respective Diver will cut in and the indicator warns the Bellman.
2. Diver is recalled back to the Bell.
3. If the fault is of a minor nature and can be located and rectified in a short period, then the
dive may continue. Otherwise the dive will be terminated until the fault is identified and
rectified.
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4. Emergency onboard gas blow down will be used as required.
13.21.3 Loss of Onboard Gas Supply
In the event that any of the on-board gas banks become depleted to less than 75% of their
working pressure, the dive is to be aborted and the banks recharged.
13.22 Main Umbilical Failure
13.22.1 Surface Indications of a Parted Umbilical
1. The indications can include, but are not limited to the following:
2. Sudden flow (noise) through panel gas regulator.
3. Sudden loss of communications.
4. Complete loss of video pictures.
5. Violent movement of umbilical in moonpool.
6. In the case of constant tension, umbilical "reeling in" (self-spooling).
13.22.2 Surface Procedures on Detection of Parted Umbilical
1. Dive Supervisor immediately calls Bridge and OCM.

2. Deploy through water communications transducer.
3. Confirm SDC wire intact.
4. Confirm guide wires intact.
5. Request Bridge to interrogate SDC HPR transponder.
6. Deploy ROV, if available, to check SDC status.
7. When through water communication established, obtain situation report from divers, giving
consideration to:
• Is seal obtained?
• Are all valves closed in SDC?
Refer to SDC - Internal Valve Isolation Checklist
• Are emergency onboard supplies functioning?
• Status / position of SDC.
• Status of divers.
• Is it possible to proceed with SDC recovery?
8. If communications cannot be established with the SDC, surface will immediately request
assistance from nearest DSV.
9. During rescue vessel's passage it is recommended that the surface should wait for 2 hours
from time of incident before taking any action to move SDC unless positive communications
has been established.
10. Attempt to deploy emergency umbilical, with a light attached, down SDC wires.
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In the event that the umbilical is severed or seriously damaged, the dive will be immediately
terminated. Through-water communications will be established and the status of the Bell and
Divers determined. If the umbilical has severed and is fouling the Bell it must be cleared prior to
recovery, utilizing ROV or Diver.
If the Bell cannot be immediately recovered then an attempt to restore services should be made
by attachment of the Bell emergency umbilical.
13.22.3 Diver Actions
• The diver will return to the Bell and briefly determine the location of the Bell’s severed
umbilical and to confirm if the Bell is clear to be lifted to the surface.
• The Bellman will secure all hull valves except the emergency exhaust and the on-board gas
supply, and ensure the Diver is crossed over to on-board gas supply.
• Divers obtain a seal 5mtrs over ambient by pressurizing with the on-board gas supply.
• Divers to don their survival suits and monitor the oxygen and carbon levels.
• The Divers will attempt to open communication via the Through Water communications.
• The Emergency Scrubber to be used at the rate of 15 minutes on and 15 minutes off.
• The next decision to be made is whether the Bell is within surface intervention range and
whether the weather is suitable for such a dive. If so, the Divers seal the Bell 10ft over bottom
and continue to monitor CO2 and O2 levels. The Emergency Umbilical must be sent down and
connected to the defined attachment points.
• Should the Bell not be within surface diving range or the clump weight not able to recover the
bell within this range the following apply;
• The surface team will lower the Emergency Umbilical down the clump weight wire.
• They must be aware of the Umbilical end and stop it at least 10ft clear of the diver until he
signals that he is ready for it.
• He then connects the Emergency Umbilical and then returns to the Bell.
• The Bell is sealed 10ft over bottom prior to recovery.
• Should the Bell be deeper and through water communications not be established, the
following will apply. After 1 hour deploying the Emergency Umbilical lift the Bell 30ft and wait
5 minutes.
• Repeat in this fashion until the Bell comes into the surface diving range.
Note – During the time limits of the upward excursion will allow the diver to continue to try and
establish the emergency umbilical. When the upper limit of an excursion is reached the diver will
re-enter the Bell and get a seal using onboard gas or by using the Bells upward movement to affect
a seal. The ROV will be used to monitor the entire procedure and assist as needed.
13.23 Main Lift Wire Failure
The Bell is operated by three wires and can be recovered safely on two wires only. If more than
one wire fails then it is still possible to raise the bell to the splash zone.
13.23.1 Diver Actions
1. The Diver will return to the Bell and briefly determine the status of the severed portion of the
wire terminating at the Bell.
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2. Bell Handling System will recover bell as normal without disabling the severed wire winch. This
will spool on the wire as the bell comes up from Depth so as not to impede the bell entering
the cursor and the moonpool.
3. A decision will be made as to whether the Bell is within surface intervention range and if the
weather is suitable for such a dive. If so the Divers will seal the Bell 10ft over bottom Divers
will monitor CO2 and O2 levels. They are now safe and the Supervisor can concentrate on
planning activities for safe recovery.
Should communications or gas supplies be lost the emergency Umbilical will be sent down and
connected to the defined attachment points.
4. At this point if the severed portion of the wire is at the Bell, clearing this will be done by the
Bell diver assisted by the ROV if required.
5. The Diver enters the Bell and obtains a seal and awaits recovery to the surface.
6. Recover the Bell by the secondary recovery method.
13.24 Total Lost Bell
In the event that a total lost Bell situation arises the OCM will initiate the company Emergency
Response Procedure.
1. Through-water communication will be established and the status of the Divers determined
2. Deploy ROV, locate Bell and ascertain condition of Bell, Bell wire and umbilical. The Bridge will
maintain station over the Bell using the Bells transponder as reference.
3. The Bellman will isolate the hull valves; assist the Divers back to the Bell and establish
communication with the surface.
4. The Divers will immediately don their survival suits.
5. Maintain through water communication with dive control.
6. If it is not possible or unsafe to life the Bell inform the divers of the situation and re-assess
options/. Maintain regular contact with the divers
13.24.1 Specific Responsibilities
13.24.1.1 Senior Supervisor
1. Inform the client’s onboard representative and Master of the situation and the nature of
outside assistance required;
2. Instigate and follow MSS emergency procedures.
3. Supervise all remedial actions on the emergency and retain full responsibility for all decisions
relating to the safety of the Divers;
4. Maintain an accurate log of events covering the operation.
13.24.1.2 Clients Onboard Rep
1. Inform the OIM immediately he is aware that a diving emergency has occurred or is likely to
occur and give details.
2. Liaise between platform and vessel on such matters as the requirements for medical and
technical assistance.
3. Assist where ever possible with the emergency.
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13.24.1.3 Vessel Master
1. Keep the Senior Supervisor advised on the weather situation,

2. Identify the proximity of all diving support craft in the area;
3. Control all traffic to and from vessel.
4. Assist where ever possible with the emergency.
13.24.1.4 Diving Supervisors
1. Apply the Companies Emergency Procedures.

2. If main Umbilical is intact maintain communication and services.
3. Attempt to establish through-water communications if hard wire communications are
inoperable.
4. Ensure that all relevant backup rigging and emergency services are in readiness and fully
operable.
5. Maintain an accurate log of events and ensure all relevant information is available for a possible
the rescue DSV.
6. Produced for information and will require more accurate company and on site input and
attached to company standard format.
13.25 Trapped Bell Rescue Flow Chart. Please refer to MSS-SHEQS-E-001 Emergency Response
13.26 Fire in the Saturation Complex
A fire in the saturation complex is a very serious emergency that requires immediate action. Fire
prevention is the best course of pre-emptive action (i.e. fire proof bedding, control of flammable
material inside chambers). For the Fire in System Emergency Flow Chart please refer to MSS-SHEQS-
E-001 Emergency Response.
13.26.1 Chamber Action
1. Isolate the Chamber electrical supply. Emergency lights and communications will remain active.
All other electrical equipment will be isolated.
2. Activate the deluge system.
3. In the case of a smouldering fire or smoke entering the chambers, the divers shall don BIBS and
open internal BIBs dump valves.
4. Bedding can be used as a fire blanket to shield the occupants in case of "flash over".
5. Even in the event of a small fire the diver(s) should evacuate the chamber concerned, the last
diver to leave will secure the door behind him, the chamber shall then be brought to the
surface.
6. The last diver through the Hatch will lock the door behind him.
7. Divers should inform saturation control as soon as chamber is evacuated. Once isolated the
Chamber can be decompressed sealing it away from the system.
13.26.2 Surface Action
1. Isolate the Chamber electrical supply.
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2. Emergency lights and communications will remain active. All other electrical equipment will be
isolated.
3. Activate the deluge system.
4. A breathable premix supply must be on-line to the BIBS at all times.
5. Secure the oxygen supply to the chambers involved.
6. Open external BIBs dump valves.
7. If the chamber has a high percentage oxygen mix (e.g. 21%) inside, careful flushing with 2%
8. Heliox will quickly drop the oxygen percentage and therefore the fire risk.
9. Beware of creating a chamber hypoxic atmosphere
10. Ensure system does not become over pressurized, due to temperature increase.
11. Prepare for transferring the Divers to another Chamber, once Divers confirm affected chamber
has been evacuated and isolated the Chamber can be decompressed to surface.
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13.27 Diving Chambers and Entry Locks FIFI System Operation
Chamber Complex
Detected By ?
Sat Control Diver

Inform Divers in Inform Sat Control
chamber and alert
bridge.
Activation of
Fifi Valve in
Chamber
Complex by
LSS/LST
Diver Opens Valve inside Chamber
Water is
dispensed from
FiFi Tank at
presssure above
chamber
pressure
Fire Extinguished
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13.28 Fire in Saturation Control
Saturation Control has ships suppression system fitted which can be activated from the Bridge.
1. Activate the general fire alarm (this will show on the mimic board on the Bridge showing the
zone in which the fire is located).
2. One LST will fight the fire with the appropriate fire extinguishers inside saturation control.
3. The other LST will don the emergency BA equipment and establish communication with the
chambers.
4. Inform the Bridge "fire in the Saturation Control room".
5. If required the other LST will don the emergency BA equipment.
6. The LSS will isolate the oxygen supply from the main deck.
7. If the fire cannot be contained then the ships FIFI system must be activated, first closing the
control room door.
13.29 Fire in Dive Control
1. Activate the general fire alarm (this will show on the mimic board on the Bridge showing the
zone in which the fire is located).
2. One Dive Supervisor will fight the fire with the appropriate fire extinguishers inside Dive
Control.
3. The other Dive Supervisor will don the emergency BA equipment and establish communication
with the Bell.
4. Inform the Bridge "fire in the Dive Control room".
5. If required the other Dive Supervisor will don the emergency BA equipment.
6. If the fire cannot be contained then the ships FIFI system must be activated, first closing the
control room door.
13.30 Fire in Chamber Vicinity
The Chamber area has the ships suppression system fitted which can be activated from the Bridge.
1. Personnel finding the fire will activate the vessels general alarm.
2. If practical, fight the fire with portable extinguishers.
3. Inform the Bridge "fire in the vicinity of the chambers".
4. Life support personnel will inform Divers to proceed to the SPHL.
5. Isolate all electrical power to the Chamber area.
6. Life support personnel will start venting the system to decrease pressure (if required).
7. Life support personnel to don emergency BA equipment.
8. Ships FIFI to be activated to control fire after personnel without BA equipment have been
evacuated from the immediate area.
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9. LSS to liaise with vessel's fire party, Bridge and Diving Supervisors.
13.31 Loss of Pressure in the Saturation System
A significant leak represents extreme danger to divers living in a saturation environment. The life-
support Personnel should ensure that at all times at least 2 suitable and separate gas supplies are
available to each chamber control panel.
There must be a minimum of 1.5 times the total volume of the system available at all times.
A very small leak constitutes an inconvenience rather than an emergency but efforts should be
made to trace and rectify all such leaks.
The course of action taken by the Life Support personnel will depend on whether or not the leak
is containable. In the event of a failure in a large component, such as a viewport, it will almost
certainly be impossible to maintain pressure until the occupants can evacuate the chamber.
For the ‘Failure of Valve or Fitting/System Leak Emergency’ Flow Chart please refer to MSS-SHEQS-
E-001 Emergency Response.
13.31.1 Surface Indication of Leak
1. Noise of leaking gas.

2. Pressure drop visible on panel gauges.
3. Alarm raised from divers within system.
13.31.2 Chamber Indications of Leak
1. Noise of leaking gas.

2. Clouding of atmosphere.
1. LSS will attempt to maintain the depth of the Chamber by pressurizing it with gas.
2. LST will try to determine where the leak is and if it can be stopped.
3. Monitor the PPO2 levels and ensure a breathable BIBS mix is on line at all times.
4. If leak has been stopped pressurize the system back to depth.
5. If the leak is containable but cannot be stopped evacuate the Divers out of that Chamber and
pressurize them back to original depth.
6. If the leak is NOT containable, inform the Divers to evacuate the Chamber.
7. Attempt to maintain the pressure inside the Chamber. Ensure no pressure differential exists
which may block escape.
8. Once evacuated from the affected Chamber, pressurize back to original storage depth and
monitor the Divers for DCS or arterial gas embolism. Divers are to breathe on a therapeutic
mix relevant to the original depth.
9. Seek medical advice immediately and inform OCM of the incident.
10. Beware of hypoxic conditions inside the Chamber room due to a large volume of low
percentage gas being vented.
13.31.4 Chamber Action
1. Attempt to identify the leak source (beware of any suction).
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2. Put on BIBS.
3. Do not close valves that are required for life support inside the Chamber (e.g. analysis gauge,
blow down).
4. Use any available materials to stop the leak.
5. Surface Crew will determine whether a leak is containable or not, if not prepare to evacuate
to a safe Chamber.
13.32 Pressure Loss from External Regen Units
The external life support system is protected by valves locally and at the outside of each Chamber
also DRLS on the outside of the Chambers will close on excessive pressure loss.
13.33 Failure of Any External Regen Unit
If a dedicated Regen unit fails there is one spare unit that can be put in to service.
Valves will be changed over as per the sat control operations manual.
For the Contaminated Atmosphere Emergency Flow Chart please refer to MSS-SHEQS-E-001
Emergency Response.
13.33.1 Co2 Control
In normal operation the Regen soda sorb pot is in line. First level of redundancy is the electric
internal scrubbers (these are switched on from Saturation Control). The second level is personnel
rebreathers.
13.33.2 Temperature Control
In normal operation of the heating unit there is a hot water supply, should this fail then the water
circulating through the pump will give enough heat to moderate the temperature. Should this not
be enough then there is always a redundant HCS to switch over to. This is done by operating the
valves on the unit in the machinery space. Hot water also comes from the ships system as required.
13.33.3 Humidity Control
The dehumidification master unit is the normal method to control humidity. If the HCS providing
this to the chamber fails then another can be crossed over to provide redundancy.
13.33.4 Failure of Main Power Supply
In the event of ships blackout, the dive system emergency generator will start and switch
automatically to the switchboards. This will supply all essential services to the dive system.
Required life support functions are on the UPS back-up.
13.34 Decompression Sickness
The treatment of decompression sickness is a very important part of saturation diving. A good
knowledge of the signs and symptoms and the consequent treatments is required by the Life
Support personnel. This is covered in the Diving Contractors Manual as are administration and
reporting procedures and Medical and emergency call out procedures.
13.35 Decompression Sickness Flow Chart(s)
For the Decompression Sickness Flow Chart(s) (Both Air and Saturation) please refer to MSS-
SHEQS-E-001 Emergency Response.
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13.36 Medical Emergencies
Medical emergencies are just as important as decompression sickness. These medical and
emergency call out and reporting procedures are covered in the Contractor’s Diving Manuals.
13.37 DP Diving Emergency Flow Chart
For the DP Diving Emergency Flow Chart please refer to MSS-SHEQS-E-001 Emergency Response.
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14. Bell Diving Contingency Procedures

14.1 Bell Winch Operation (Primary Method)
The main recovery method is via the Bell Winches. There are 3 Main Winches each consisting of 2
x Electrical Motors. Each motor has 2 brakes. The Port Machinery Control (MCC) controls one
motor whilst the other is controlled by the Starboard Machinery Control. In that way there is
redundancy should an electrical power failure occur. The launch and Recovery system uses the
outermost two winches, Port and Starboard, to operate the load and the centre winch is in
constant tension to stabilise the load.
14.2 Emergency Recovery Using 2 Winches (Secondary Method)
In the event of an emergency situation, the Diving Bell can be recovered from Working Depth using
only two of the three winches.
14.3 Emergency Recovery using one MCC (Secondary Method)
Should a loss of power affect one side of the Switchboard then the Bell can be recovered using
only one motor per winch.
14.4 Emergency Recovery using Ships Crane (Third method)
This section of the procedure has been written to provide a third means of recovering the SDC
complete with divers, back onto the system so that the divers may TUP into their Chambers in a
safe and controlled manner. This method of recovering the SDC must only be implemented when
ALL options of recovery (Main and Back Up) have been fully exhausted.
It also should be noted that this third method of bell recovery can be superseded by the Offshore
Construction Manager should there be an immediate facility available of through water transfers
of the divers to an assisting DSV’s Bell should the OCM deem this a safer option taking all
circumstances and local environmental conditions into account.
14.5 Responsibilities
14.5.1 Offshore Construction Manager
The OCM is the on scene commander of any diving emergency situation. His responsibility is to
ensure the emergency operation is fully controlled and to utilize all available sources of assistance
both locally and onshore through the Master and Client Rep onboard and via the Duty Emergency
Response Team Leader Onshore at MOS Incident Room. Whilst instigating this third method of
recovering the Bell, it is assumed that the entire emergency teams both offshore and onshore are
up to date with the current state of events.
The OCM’s first duty after exhausting all options of recovering the Bell using Options 1 & 2 is to
instigate the commencement of these emergency procedures by instructing the onshift Diving
Supervisor to bring the emergency team into Dive Control from where he will control the recovery
of the SDC back onto the system.
14.5.2 Client Representative
The Client Rep will be in attendance at all meetings during the recovery operations. He will keep
his all lines of communication to the shore support open at all times and liaise with his own
company as to the availability of another DSV which may be available to support the emergency
Bell recovery operation.
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14.5.3 Vessel Master
The vessel Master has full responsibility for the safety of his vessel and all personnel onboard. He
will liaise closely with the OCM and it will be the Masters decision whether or not the crane can
be deployed to recover the Bell based on the environmental conditions, location to other
structures etc. Master will seek out other DSV’s that may be able to assist.
14.5.4 ROV Supervisor
The ROV Supervisor takes the decision to launch the ROV based on local environmental conditions
and on instruction from the OCM. He must be fully aware of these recovery procedures and have
his equipment tested and ready to go.
The onshift Diving Supervisor is the pivotal position in ensuring this procedure is successful. By the
time this 3rd recovery option has been initiated the Supervisor would have made contact with the
Divers either via through water communications or by use of the Bell Emergency Tapping Code.
His duties are to ensure the Bell and its occupants are prepared and ready for recovery. The diving
supervisor or OCM will be the direct link with the crane operator during the recovery process.
14.5.6 Deck Foreman
The deck foreman will follow all instruction given to him from the Dive Supervisor. He will ensure
all the surface rigging is prepared and the deck area is clear to transfer the Bell onto the trolley
system without delay.
14.5.7 Crane Operator
The crane operator must be satisfied that he can inboard the Bell and its occupants in complete
safety. Should he have any doubts whatsoever then he must raise them with the deck foreman
who will then propose tag line or winch control method of the load to the OCM via the Dive
Supervisor.
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15. 2nd Method – SDC Emergency Recovery

15.1 Emergency Recovery - Procedure
The 2nd Method of Recovery is to use only two wires to bring up the Bell. Depending on the kind
of failure that has prevented the 3rd wire from being used then it may be necessary to cut the third
wire away using the ROV. If the 3rd wire has parted then the 3rd Winch can still be operated to spool
on the damaged wire. If there has been a power loss then 3 winches can still be used but only
being controlled by one motor per winch.
Following the sequence of events:
• Turn on Main console.

• Turn on Hydarulics.
• Observe ROV Camera screen on monitor to ensure bell is clear to travel.
• Confirm with Dive Supervisor that Divers are in Bell and have a seal.
• Lift Bell 5m and check that the divers still have a seal.
• Continue with recovering the bell as normal
• The ROV will have to follow the bell up and provide pictures to enable the LARS Operator
can see how the bell is sitting
• If the emergency mode is such that there is a loss of power then using only one motor per
winch, you can recover the bell as normal and lock on as normal mode.
• If the emergency mode is such that one of the winches has been damaged in some way
or the wire has parted then the bell may be coming up at a slight angle.
• It is imperative at this point, using the ROV to ensure that the bell comes into the cursor
as square as possible to ensure that there is no snagging.
16. 3rd Method – SDC Emergency Recovery

16.1 Emergency Recovery – Setup
16.1.1 General Description
The 3rd Method of Recovery of the SDC is via the ships Crane. This may occur if both the bell wires
have been severed or there has been a catastrophic loss of power to the dive system.
16.1.2 Rigging Setup on the bell.
The Bell has three emergency recovery padeyes. Three 7T Selantic Slings are connected to the pad
eyes via 17T Shackles. These are all connected to a MasterLink via another 17T Shackle. This
Masterlink is cable tied to the Bell topside in such a way that the crane hook can be attached with
the ROV.
16.1.3 Crane Setup
The Crane will be used for the recovery. There is also a 15m Stinger that will be used to connect to
the crane wire. This stinger has a Safety Hook that can be operated by the ROV to connect into the
masterlink on the bell. The Bell Emergency Access hatch on the gas deck will be opened. The crane
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whipline will be lowered on to the gas deck, headache ball detached, and the 15m Stinger will be
attached. This will be lowered down through the access hatch. In the moonpool, the access hatch
on the gantry will also be opened. The crane wire can then be lowered down through the bell
trolley and down through the moonpool and cursor as centrally as possible towards the seabed.
16.2 Remotely Operated Vehicle
16.2.1 ROV Specification
`Type and serial Number: Panther XTP 990

Dimension Width 1060mm
Height 1216mm
Length 2093mm
Weight in air Approx 700kg (Ballasted – Freshwater) NOTE:
These are estimated weights, refer to the System
records for exact system
weights.
Payload 150kg (in salt water)
Depth rating 1500 msw
Forward 353 kgF
Lateral 286 kgF
Thrust Vertical 117 kgF
Electric Pods Main Type 9EPMAIN-XTP-6
Aux Type 9EPAUX-09
Lightning Two lightning channels ( 2 LED lamp units per channel )
Pan and Tilt Type PT35N2
Depth sensor Accuracy
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16.3 ROV Procedure for Removal of Wire Rigging off the SDC
The ROV will approach the SDC and survey for any entanglement from dropped wire rigging. Using
the ROV manipulator any wire which can be moved will be removed from the SDC. If it is required
and deemed safe to do so the ROV may employ its 4” disk cutter to cut away any remaining wires.
16.4 ROV Procedure for SDC Recovery
The Bell is ready as per MOS-SHEQS-E-001 Emergency Response procedure before recovery.
The ROV will launch in accordance with the MOS-SHEQS-R-001 Offshore ROV Operations launch
procedure.
Approach to the Diving Bell will be carried out under instruction from the ROV/OCM.
The ROV/OCM instructions will be made with due consideration of current strength/direction and
vessel's thrusters (if applicable). On approaching the Diving Bell consideration should be given to
any obstructions visible on the surface and known sub-surface hazards.
These hazards will also be influenced by existing weather conditions. When the ROV arrives at the
Diving Bell the ROV supervisor will assess the condition of the Diving Bell and its orientation on the
seabed.
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A plan to clear the SDC of any wire rope, umbilical and other debris is agreed and implemented.
Upon completion the ROV supervisor/OCM will instruct the pilot to locate the ROV at a position to
observe the emergency recovery strop.
The crane wire with a 15mtr stinger and ROV friendly hook shall be deployed by ships crane and
lowered to within 5mtrs above the seabed directly above the diving bell utilizing the ship‟s HPR
system, the ROV shall maneuver above the bell and locate the crane wire.
The vessel shall be given instructions by the ROV supervisor/OCM to dynamically position the crane
wire close to the diving bell near the emergency recovery strop utilizing the ROV picture, once the
crane wire is within a meter of the Diving Bell emergency strop masterlink, the ROV shall grab the
hook on the end of the 15mtr stinger wire and guide it into the emergency Diving Bell recovery
strop masterlink.
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Once the hook located into the emergency recovery strop masterlink the ROV will move away to
a safe position, but still in view of the Diving Bell.
On completion of this task the bridge shall be informed that recovery of the Diving Bell is about to
take place and confirmation is required that no operations which are likely to hazard the recovery
are about to take place.
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The OCM shall give the command to come up on the crane wire, the ROV will continue observe
and follow the Diving Bell. The diving bell can then be recovered to Deck to cut off any remaining
wire or directly in through the Hatch above the TUP where it an be lowered straight onto the hub.
The clamp can then be closed manually.
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16.5 Crane Operating Data
The main Active Heave

Compensation (AHC) offshore crane is designed to lift 150 ton
at 10.5 m. It is able to operate at depths up to 3000 m. The
manufacturer of this crane that is hydraulically powered is
MacGregor. The Active Heave Compensation (AHC) system is
designed to compensate for the vertical vessel movement
caused by waves. As a result, hoisting and lowering operations
are undisturbed by wave action. Also, when hoisting or
lowering is stopped, the relative distance between hook/load
and seabed is kept constant.
Ship trim and heel angles are
continuously recorded by the Motion Reference Unit (MRU),
an inertial measurement unit with multi-axis motion sensors
and transmitted to the Crane Control System (CCS) which
adapts the system to the variations of depth and load. A
compensator is installed to protect the hydraulic system
from overpressure resulting from the variations of load. It is composed of nitrogen gas
bottles connected to a double-sided piston accumulator (one side N2 and one side hydraulic fluid) that receives and
releases the hydraulic fluid under different pressures in the hydraulic circuit and keeps it within a safe working range
and optimal efficiency. Heel/trim info is always given in the operator display which indicates whether the crane
works within the recommended limits. The main crane can be accessed remotely by analysis through MacGregor.
16.5.1 Crane Pendant
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16.5.2 Related References
• MSS-SHEQS-R-001 Offshore ROV Operations

• AODC 019 Rev. 1 – April 1996
• IMCA D 014 – April 1998
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17. Enclosures
1. MVG – Internal Bell Check List

2. MVG – External Bell Check List
3. Main Lock 1 – Valve Checklist – External
6. Transfer Lock – Valve Checklist – External
7. Entry Lock 1 – Valve Checklist – External
10. Main Lock 3 – Valve Checklist – Internal
13. Transfer Lock – Valve Checklist - Internal
14. Entry Lock 1 – Valve Checklist - Internal
17. SPHL – Port – External Valve Checklist
18. SPHL – Starboard – External Valve Checklist
19. SPHL – Port – Internal Valve Checklist
20. SPHL – Starboard – Internal Valve Checklist
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18. Spread Checklists

18.1 MVG – Internal Bell Checklist
BELL INTERNAL CHECK LIST DSV MERMAID VAN GOGH Sheet 1 of 7
Mermaid Subsea Services
Bell Run
Date / Time
Number
Location
Supervisor Bellman
Pre-Dive Checks
Step Action Required Checked/Remarks

1. Ensure the Black-Box is recording
2. Report Hyper Gas status
3. Confirm PPO2
4. Fresh Soda-Sorb online & spare
Switch to EMERGENCY POWER and CONFIRM:

• 5 x Lights working
5.
• 2 X Scrubbers working
• Voltage
Switch back to MAINS POWER and CONFIRM:

• 5 x Light working
6.
• 2 X Scrubbers working
• Voltage
7. Check Sound Powered Telephone
8. Check Power to Thru Water Comms
Confirm the following

• Diver 1 - Comms, camera and hat-light
9.
• Diver 2 - Comms, camera and hat-light
• If installed - Comms on AGA Mask
Bail out pressures:

10.
Diver 1: Diver 2:
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Gas Checks
1. OPEN Divers Gas Supply (V/V #4)
2. Check Surface Supply Pressure from Dive Control (approximately 14-18 bar)
3. Set Surface Supply Regulator Panel to 14 bars
OPEN and Test Gas Supply to:

4. Diver 1 & 2 Helmets (V/V #53 & 55), confirm both “Rotawinks” are GREEN
Emergency Bell Blowdown & BIBS (V/V #54 & 56)
5. Secure Diver 1, 2, Emergency Bell Blowdown and BIBS valves (V/V #53, 54, 55, 56)
6. CLOSE Divers Gas Supply Hull Valve (V/V #4) & Vent helmets
7. OPEN OBG Bank 1 (V/V #3) and check pressure
8. Set OBG Bank 1 Supply Regulator to 12 Bar

9. Diver 1 Helmet (V/V #53), confirm “Rotawink” are RED
10. Secure Diver 1, Emergency Bell Blowdown and BIBS valves (V/V #53, 54, 56)
11. OPEN OBG Bank 2 (V/V #5) and check pressure
12. Set OBG Bank 2 Supply Regulator to 12 Bar

13. Diver 2 Helmet (V/V #55), confirm “Rotawink” are RED
14. Secure Diver 2, Emergency Bell Blowdown and BIBS valves (V/V #54, 55, 56)
OPEN Divers Gas Supply (V/V #4) and confirm Pressure (14 bar) and both
15.
“Rotawinks” are GREEN again
16. OPEN OBG Bank 3 (V/V #2) and check pressure (approx. 40 bar)
17. OPEN Bellman Surface Supply (V/V #41) and set regulator to 15 Bar
OPEN Bellman Supply (V/V #52) & Diver 3 Surface supply (V/V #41) to charge Diver 3
18.
umbilical, then close both valves
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O2 Injection Checks
1. OPEN O2 Supply Bank 1 (V/V #30)
2. OPEN O2 Buffer Tank 1 (V/V #29)
Turn Oxygen Bank 1 3-way valve (V/V #65) to “CHARGING BUFFER TANK” to fill the
3.
buffer tank
4. OPEN O2 Flow Meter
5. Turn Oxygen Bank 1 3-way valve to “TO BELL” to inject O2 into the Bell
6. Repeat Steps 3, & 5 until the desired PPO2 is reached
CLOSE Flow Meter, 3-way valve, O2 Supply (V/V #30), and O2 Buffer Tank (V/V #29)
7.
once injection process completed
Follow the sequence above to inject O2 from O2 Bank 2, using Bank 2 Valves (V/V #31,
8.
32 & 66), and Flow Meter
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Valve Checks
No. Action Required Checked/Remarks
6. Diver 2 Depth OPEN

5. OBG 2 Supply (Hull Valve) OPEN
4. Diver Surface Supply (Hull Valve) OPEN

MARA PANEL
51. Bellman BIBS Supply CLOSED
52. Bellman Gas Supply CLOSED
53. Diver 1 Gas Supply CLOSED
54. Emergency Blowdown CLOSED
55. Diver 2 Gas Supply CLOSED
56. BIBS Gas Supply CLOSED
DOOR HYDRAULICS
57. Internal Door Close Valve OPEN
58. Internal Door Open Valve OPEN
59. Hydraulic X-Over A CLOSED
60. Hydraulic X-Over B CLOSED
61. External Door Open Valve OPEN
62. External Door Close Valve OPEN
RECLAIM
50. Diver 2 Reclaim Return CLOSED
49. Diver 1 Reclaim Return CLOSED
48. Water Trap Drain (Bottom) OPEN
Water Trap Isolation PLUNGER IN
47. Water Trap Scrubber (Top) OPEN
46. BPR Bleed Valve ¼ Turn OPEN
45. Diver 2 Reclaim Pneumo Supply CLOSED
44. Diver 1 Reclaim Pneumo Supply CLOSED
43. Reclaim Tracking Pneumo Supply As Per Reclaim Setup
42. BPR Loader As Per Reclaim Setup
1. Hot Water Supply (Hull Valve) OPEN
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Valve Checks
41. Bellman Surface Supply (Hull Valve from Bell Umbilical) OPEN
40. Internal Depth OPEN
39. External Depth OPEN
38. Reclaim Return (Hull Valve) CLOSED
36. OBG 3 Pilot (Hull Valve) OPEN
O2 MAKEUP
35. OB O2 Bank 1 Pilot (Hull Valve) OPEN
34. PVR SECURED OPEN
33. OB O2 Bank 2 Pilot (Hull Valve) OPEN
32. OB O2 Bank 2 Supply CLOSED
31. O2 Buffer Tank 2 Supply CLOSED
30. OB O2 Bank 1 Supply CLOSED
29. O2 Buffer Tank 1 Supply CLOSED
65. O2 Injection 3 -Way Bank 1 Valve CLOSED
66. O2 Injection 3-Way Bank 2 Valve CLOSED
HOT WATER
18. Heater Supply CLOSED
19. Heater By-Pass OPEN
20. Heater Return CLOSED
21. Diver 3 Hot Water CLOSED
24. External Door Hydraulics – A CLOSED
25. External Door Hydraulics – B CLOSED
26. Hydraulic Back-Up – A (Internal Door Open) CLOSED
27. Hydraulic Back-Up – B (Internal Door Close) CLOSED
28. Hot Water Dump (Hull Valve Under Diver 1 Seat) OPEN
17. DIVER 3 GAS SUPPLY (BEHIND DOOR) CLOSED
16. Medical Lock Equalization – A (Hull Valve Behind Hydraulic Ram) CLOSED
14. Diver 3 Hot Water (Hull Valve) CLOSED
13. Bildge/Flood Up (Hull Valve) CLOSED
72. Spring Loaded Bildge Valve CLOSED
71. Flood Up Valve CLOSED
15. Emergency Hot Water (Under Diver 2 seat/umbilical) CLOSED
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Valve Checks
63. Medical Lock Vent/Equalization Valve -B CLOSED
64. Medical Lock Gauge Valve OPEN
12. Emergency Depth CLOSED
11. Emergency Blowdown/Exhaust CLOSED
10. Pressurization/Exhaust OPEN
9. Gas Analysis OPEN
INTERNAL DOOR
79. EQ Valve 1 (Top of Door) OPEN
80. EQ Valve 2 (Top of Door) CLOSED
81. EQ Valve 3 (Bottom of Door) CLOSED
82. EQ Valve 4 (Bottom of Door) OPEN
BELL TRUNK – EQ Valves
83. Local Exhaust Valve OPEN
84. Trunk Pressurization/Exhaust Valve OPEN
85. Trunk Depth Valve OPEN
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Equipment Checks
No. Description Checked
1. Bellman Hot-Water Suit & Harness
2. Divers Harness, Knives, Hat-Liners
3. Emergency Procedures, Reclaim Procedures, Bell Tapping Code
4. 3 x Lung Power Scrubbers with in-date charge
5. 3 x Survival Suits or survival blankets
6. Diver Recovery Hoist in Good Working Condition
7. Bell Medical Kit
8. 2 x KM 17 in good condition c/w neck dams
9. KMB 18 in good condition – Tight Hood - Good Spider and Spare Spider
10. Drager Pump with in-date Tubes (for CO2 and contaminated bell atmosphere)
11. 2 x Working Dive Torches and Spare Batteries
12. 1 x Spare Hat Light, Camera and Pig-Tail
13. 2 x Spare First Stage Regulators c/w Contents Gauges
14. Spare “O”- Rings for Bottom Door, Med-Lock and bailouts.
15. Complete Bell Tool Kit
16. 1 x Spare Speaker and Microphone for the Hats
17. Spare Neck Dam, Hat-Liner and Chin Pad
18. Tie Wraps – Small, Medium and Large
19. Spare 9 Volt Battery for O2 Analyser
20. Duct Tape – Electrical Tape – PTFE Tape
21. Hat Wash and Soap
22. 2 X Spare Diving Knives, Weight Belts and Spare Weights
23. Fresh Drinking Water and Bellman Lunch
24. 1 x Large Diver’s Fins, spare straps and buckles
25. Gloves for work and burning
26. Paint –Sticks, Light - Sticks and Silicone Grease
27. 50-meter Tape
28. Spanners for Hats
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18.2 MVG – External Bell Checklist
BELL EXTERNAL CHECK LIST DSV MERMAID VAN GOGH Sheet 1 of 4

Bell Run
Date / Time
Number
Location
Supervisor Bellman
External Checks – Equipment on Bell (On top of bell)

No Action Required Checked/Remarks
1. Lift Wires Secured & Sockets in Good Condition - x3
2. Bell Latches are Engaged, no visible damage
3. Lift Wire Sheave is in Good Condition – x3
4. Umbilical Chinese Finger Secured and in Good Condition
5. Bell Umbilical Hose Manifold is secured and in Good Condition
6. Through-Water Communication Transducer Secured
7. Camera Secured (Top of Bell)
8. Bell Emergency Transponder Present and Secured
9. Strobe Light Present, Working and Secured
10. Umbilical rollers all in Good Condition
11. View-Port Covers are Present and in Good Condition
12. Overall Cursor and latch box are in Good Condition
13. Recovery Strap Present and in Good Condition
14. Bell Electrical penetrators are in Good Condition
15. Lights (top x4 & bottom x4) are Tested & Secured
16. Diver 3 Umbilical Secured and comms tested
17. Tapping Code Secured

Confirm Main and Emergency battery Oil Filled Boxes are filled & capped, no visible leaks,
18.
and all oil compensators are inflated (not depressed or retracted)
19. Camera Secured (Bottom of Bell)
OBG Pressure Status
OBG Bank 1: O2 Bank 1:

OBG Bank 2: O2 Bank 2:
OBG Bank 3:
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External Checks – Top of Bell – STBD to FWD
No. Valves Alignment Checked/Remarks
2. OBG 2 Skin (Hull) Valve OPEN
3. Diver Surface Supply Skin (Hull) Valve OPEN
6. Hot Water Supply OPEN
7. Bellman Surface Supply OPEN
8. Internal Depth OPEN
9. External Depth OPEN
10. Reclaim Return OPEN
12. OBG 3 Pilot OPEN

External Checks – Top of Bell – Port to Stern
13. O/ B O2 Pilot Line 1 OPEN
14. PVR (Pressure Relief Valve) SECURED OPEN
15. O/ B O2 Pilot Line 2 OPEN
16. OBO2 Bank 2 Skin (Hull) Valve OPEN
17. O2 Buffer Tank 2 Skin (Hull) Valve OPEN
18. OBO2 Bank 1 Skin (Hull) Valve OPEN
19. O2 Buffer Tank 1 Skin (Hull) Valve OPEN
42. Emergency Depth OPEN
43. Emergency Pressurization/Exhaust OPEN
44. Pressurization/Exhaust OPEN
45. Gas Analysis OPEN
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External Checks – Start at Diver 3 – Stern
37. Medical Lock Interlock EQ Valve OPEN
38. Medical Lock Gauge OPEN
39. Medical Lock Vent Equalization CLOSED

CLOSED &
Medical Lock Interlock Valve
INTERLOCKED
34. Diver 3 Gas Supply OPEN
35. M/L Equalization Hull Valve CLOSED
40. Diver 3 Hot Water OPEN
Diver 3 Depth OPEN
48. OBG 1 HP Supply (Domeloader) OPEN
49. OBG 1 LP Gauge (Domeloader) OPEN
36. Emergency Hot Water (Behind OBG 2 Bank Bottles) OPEN

DRAINED, CLOSED
Reclaim External Water Trap
& CAPPED
28. Hydraulic External QC - A CLOSED
30. Hydraulic External QC - B CLOSED
31. Hydraulic Internal QC - A CLOSED
32. Hydraulic Internal QC - B CLOSED
33. Hot water Dump OPEN
25. OBO2 2 Pilot LP Gauge (Domeloader) OPEN
24. OBO2 2 Pilot HP Supply (Domeloader) OPEN
23. OBO2 1 Pilot LP Gauge (Domeloader) OPEN
22. OBO2 1 Pilot HP Supply (Domeloader) OPEN
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CHARGING PANEL
52. O2 Bank 1 (Charging Panel) CLOSED
53. O2 Bank 2 (Charging Panel) CLOSED
54. Heliox Bank 1 (Charging Panel) CLOSED
57. O2 Charging Gauge (Charging Panel) CLOSED
58. O2 Supply (Charging Panel) CLOSED/CAPPED
59. Heliox Charging Gauge CLOSED
60. Heliox Supply CLOSED/CAPPED

PILLAR VALVES
63. O2 Buffer Tank 1 (x1 Bottle) OPEN
61 & O/B O2 Bank 1 (x2 Bottles) OPEN

62.
66. O2 Buffer Tank 2 (x1 Bottle) OPEN
64. & O/B O2 Bank 2 (x2 Bottles) OPEN

65.
67. 68.
& 69. OBG Bank 3 (x3 Bottles) OPEN
70. 71.
73. 74.
CLUMP WEIGHT
Divers Bailout
Confirm Diver 1 & 2 Beacons are present & secured
Special Tools
Confirm Bottom Bell Door Valves (x1 OPEN & x1 CLOSED)
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18.3 Main Lock 1 – Valve Checks – External
DSCV VAN GOGH - LIVING CHAMBER 1 - EXTERNAL CHAMBER CHECKS
Date Time
Supervisor Name Checks Performed
& Signature by
The below EXTERNAL CHECKS shall be completed not more than 6 hours before the chamber blowdown.
On completion of pre-blowdown checks this hard copy is to be signed and archived in the correct folder.
LSS to report any defects to Dive Tech Supervisor and/or OCM for rectification.
Item Status Check Comments

Pressurisation #1 Open
BIBS Exhaust #2 Open
Depth Open
PRV Dump Open
BIBS Supply Mix Open
Oxygen Makeup Open
Fi-Fi #1 Open External Control by Solenoid
Fi-Fi #2 Open Internal Control by Diver
Exhaust Open
Medical Lock Supply Closed
Analysis Open
Bilge Drain Closed
Medical Lock Depth Gauge Isolation Open
Medical Lock Exhaust Closed
Medical Lock Skin Closed
Closed and Castellated, O-Ring and Sealing Faces Clean
Medical Lock Door
Interlock Engaged. and Lightly Greased
Drierite Tower Charged with Drierite
Sound Powered Telephone Function Test
Clear Comms to Sat Control Function Test
Regen Supply Open
Regen Return Open
CCU Cold Water Supply Closed
CCU Cold Water Return Closed At Sat Control Power Control
Panel:
CCU Hot Water Supply Closed LC-1 CCU-6 Power - OFF
CCU Hot Water Return Closed
3 x Viewports
No Crazing, Cracks,
Scratches or Deformation □□□ Protective Cover in Place
HCU-ER #1 Control Panel Blower Running Temperature and Humidity Set
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HCU-ER #1 Soda-Lime Pot Closed, Interlock Engaged Charged with Fresh Soda-Lime
HCU-ER #1 Soda-Lime Pot Main Gas Inlet Open
HCU-ER #1 Soda-Lime Pot Main Gas Outlet Open
HCU-ER #1 Soda-Lime Pot Equalisation Closed
HCU-ER #1 Soda-Lime Pot Exhaust to Gas Bag Closed
HCU-ER #1 Soda-Lime Pot Vent Closed
HCU-ER #1 De-Humidifier Pot Vent Closed
HCU-ER #1 Heater Pot Vent Closed
HCU-ER #1 Final Vent to Atmosphere Closed
HCU-ER #1 Final Vent to Gas Bag Closed
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Date Time
Supervisor Name Checks
& Signature Performed by

PRV Dump Open
Oxygen Makeup Open
Depth Open
Analysis Open
Bilge Drain Closed
Exhaust Open
Medical Lock Door
Interlock Engaged and Lightly Greased
Regen Supply Open
Regen Return Open
Panel:
3 x Viewports
No Crazing, Cracks,
Scratches or Deformation □□□ Protective Cover in Place
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Date Time

Analysis Open
Medical Lock Door
Regen Supply Open
Regen Return Open
Panel:
PRV Dump Open
Oxygen Makeup Open
Depth Open
Exhaust Open
Bilge Drain Closed
3 x Viewports
No Crazing, Cracks,
Scratches or Deformation □ □ □ Protective Cover in Place

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18.6 Transfer Lock – Valve Checks – External
DSCV VAN GOGH – TRANSFER LOCK - EXTERNAL CHAMBER CHECKS
Date Time

CEC-3 Control Panel Powered On
CEC-3 Inlet Cold Water Supply Open
CEC-3 Inlet Cold Water Return Open
CEC-3 Inlet Hot Water Supply Open
CEC-3 Inlet Hot Water Return Open
CEC-3 Outlet Cold Water Supply Open

CEC-3 Outlet Cold Water Return Open
CEC-3 Outlet Hot Water Supply Open
CEC-3 Outlet Hot Water Return Open
CEC-3 Skin Cold Water Supply Open

CEC-3 Skin Cold Water Return Open
CEC-3 Skin Hot Water Supply Open
CEC-3 Skin Hot Water Return Open
CCU (Heater and Chiller) Cold Water Supply Closed
CCU (Heater and Chiller) Cold Water Return Closed At Sat Control Power Control
Panel:
CCU (Heater and Chiller) Hot Water Supply Closed LC-3 CCU-6 Power - OFF
CCU (Heater and Chiller) Hot Water Return Closed
Potable Hot Water Supply Closed
Potable Cold Water Supply Closed
Analysis Open
Pilot Open
Oxygen Makeup Open
PRV Dump Open
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Exhaust Open
Depth Open
Hydraulic Supply Open
Hydraulic Return Open
Bilge Drain Closed
Equipment Lock Depth Open
Equipment Lock Pressurisation/Exhaust Open
Equipment Lock Local Depth Gauge Isolation Open
Equipment Lock Local Exhaust Closed
Closed and Clamped, O-Ring and Sealing Faces Clean
Equipment Lock Door
Sound Powered Telephone Function Test Mounted on EL#2
3 x Viewports
No Crazing, Cracks,
Scratches or Deformation □ □ □ Protective Cover in Place
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18.7 Entry Lock 1 – Valve Checks – External
DSCV VAN GOGH - ENTRY LOCK 1 - EXTERNAL CHAMBER CHECKS
Date Time

FiFi #1 (N/O) Open External Control by Solenoid
FiFi #2 (N/O) Open Internal Control by Diver
2 x Trunk Vent Closed
Pilot Line Open
Bilge Drain Closed
Toilet Skin Valve Closed
Holding Tank 3-Way Valve From Tank to Discharge
Holding Tank to Atmospheric Tank Closed
2 x In-Line Peanut Tank Water Supply Closed □□

Regen Return Open
Depth Open
Analysis Open
Regen Supply Open
Exhaust Open
PRV Dump Open
BIBS Supply Open
BIBS Exhaust Open
Oxygen Makeup Open
2 x Viewports
No Crazing, Cracks,
Scratches or Deformation □□ Protective Cover in Place
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Date Time

2 x Trunk Vent Closed
Exhaust Open
PRV Dump Open
BIBS Supply Open
BIBS Exhaust Open
Oxygen Makeup Open
Depth Open
Analysis Open
Pilot Line Open
Bilge Drain Closed

2 x Viewports
No Crazing, Cracks,
Regen Supply Open

Regen Return Open
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Date Time

EL-TL Trunk Depth Open
EL-TL Trunk Pressurisation/Exhaust Open
Exhaust Open
PRV Dump Open
BIBS Supply Open
BIBS Exhaust Open
Oxygen Makeup Open
Depth Open
Analysis Open
Pilot Line Open
Bilge Drain Closed

2 x Viewports
No Crazing, Cracks,
Regen Supply Open

Regen Return Open
Port SPHL Trunk Drierite Tower Charged with Drierite
Port SPHL Trunk Analysis Open
Port SPHL Trunk Depth Open
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18.10 Main Lock 1 – Valve Checks – Internal
DSCV VAN GOGH - LIVING CHAMBER 1 - INTERNAL CHAMBER CHECKS
Date Time
The below INTERNAL CHECKS shall be completed not more than 6 hours before the chamber blowdown.

Deck Plates Lifted, Bilges Clean and Dry
Regen Supply Open
FiFi #2 (N/C) Closed Internal Control by Diver
Oxygen Makeup Open Skin Valve
Oxygen Makeup Open “Normally Open”
Oxygen Makeup Closed “Normally Closed”
BIBS Supply Mix Closed
PRV Dump Open
Depth Open
BIBS Exhaust #1 Closed
Exhaust Open
Medlock Supply Closed
Analysis Open
Bilge Drain Closed Spring Return Tested, Hose Connected
CCU Function Tested
Regen Return Open
CCU Cold Water Supply Open
CCU Cold Water Return Open
CCU Hot Water Supply Open
CCU Hot Water Return Open
O-Ring and Sealing Faces
Door #9
Clean and Lightly Greased
Door #9 Equalisation #1 Open Trunk Side
Door #9 Equalisation #2 Closed Trunk Side
Door #9 Equalisation #3 Closed LC Side
Door #9 Equalisation #4 Open LC Side
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O-Ring and Sealing Faces Clean and Lightly

Medical Lock Closed and Dogged
Greased
BIBS Function Test Total Installed:
Bunk Lights x 6 Function Test
Chamber Lights x 6 Function Test
Caisson Gauge Calibrated and Reading Zero
Hygrometer Functional
Call Button to Sat Control Function Test
6 x Bunk Call Buttons Function Test
Sound Powered Phone Function Test Round Robin to Sat Control and Medlock
Soda-Lime Cannisters Charged and in
2 x Emergency Scrubbers Function Test
Chamber
3 x Viewports
No Crazing, Cracks,
Scratches or Deformation □□□
DMAC15 Medical Kit Within 6 Monthly Expiry
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DSCV VAN GOGH – LIVING CHAMBER 2 - INTERNAL CHAMBER CHECKS
Date Time

Regen Supply Open
PRV Dump Open
Depth Open
Exhaust Open
Analysis Open
CCU Function Tested
Regen Return Open
Door #13
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Greased
Chamber
3 x Viewports
No Crazing, Cracks,
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DSCV VAN GOGH – LIVING CHAMBER 3 - INTERNAL CHAMBER CHECKS
Date Time

Analysis Open
Regen Supply Open
Depth Open
PRV Dump Open
Exhaust Open
Regen Return Open
CCU Function Test
Door #18
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Greased
Chamber
3 x Viewports
No Crazing, Cracks,
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18.13 Transfer Lock – Valve Checks – Internal
DSCV VAN GOGH – TRANSFER LOCK - INTERNAL CHAMBER CHECKS
Date Time

Depth Open
Exhaust Open
PRV Dump Open
Oxygen Makeup Open O2 inject at CEC-3
Oxygen Makeup Closed O2 inject at CCU
Pilot Open
Analysis Open
CEC-3 Cold Water Return Open
CEC-3 Cold Water Supply Open
CEC-3 Hot Water Return Open
CEC-3 Hot Water Supply Open
Potable Cold Water Supply Open
Potable Hot Water Supply Open
Hydraulic Supply Open
Hydraulic Return Open
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Door #1
Door #1 Equalisation #3 Closed TL Side
Door #1 Equalisation #4 Open TL Side
Door #2
Equipment Lock Closed and Dogged
Greased
Door #4
Door #5
Door #19 Door Up and Dogged
Kinergetics Internal Regen Running Soda-Lime charged and on-line
CCU Function Test
6 x Chamber Lights Function Test
2 x Medical Bunk Lights Function Test
Round Robin to Sat Control and Equipment
Sound Powered Phone Function Test
Lock
Chamber
3 x Viewports
No Crazing, Cracks,
DMAC15 Medical Kit Within 6 Monthly Expiry Large Black Box located in Hospital
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18.14 Entry Lock 1 – Valve Checks – Internal
DSCV VAN GOGH - ENTRY LOCK 1 - INTERNAL CHAMBER CHECKS
Date Time

Pilot Line Open
Potable Cold Water to Toilet Closed
Toilet Flush Closed Spring Loaded
Bilge Drain Closed Spring Loaded
Toilet Lid Function Test Left Closed
Exhaust Open
PRV Dump Open
BIBS Supply Closed
BIBS Exhaust Closed
Oxygen Makeup Open
Depth Open
Analysis Open
Regen Supply Open
Regen Return Open
Regen Supply Filter Filter Clean Filter installed on diffuser under the step
Door #6
Door #6 - Equalisation #5 Closed EL Side
Door #6 - Equalisation #6 Open EL Side
Door #6 - Equalisation #7 Open Trunk Side
Door #6 - Equalisation #8 Closed Trunk Side
Door #7
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Door #8
4 x BIBS Function Test
2 x Overhead Lights Function Test
Emergency Scrubber Function Test Soda-Lime Cannister Charged and in Chamber
2 x Viewports
No Crazing, Cracks,
Scratches or Deformation □□
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Date Time

Pilot Line Open
Exhaust Open
PRV Dump Open
BIBS Supply Closed
BIBS Exhaust Closed
Oxygen Makeup Open
Depth Open
Analysis Open
Regen Supply Open
Regen Return Open
Door #10
Door #11
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Door #12
2 x Viewports
No Crazing, Cracks,
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Date Time

Pilot Line Open
Exhaust Open
PRV Dump Open
BIBS Supply Closed
BIBS Exhaust Closed
Oxygen Makeup Open
Depth Open
Analysis Open
Regen Supply Open
Regen Return Open
O-Ring and Sealing Faces All 4 Equalisation Valves in Closed
Door #14
Clean and Lightly Greased position with Handles Removed
Door #15
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Door #16
Door #17
No Crazing, Cracks,
2 x Viewports
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18.17 Port SPHL – Valve Checks – External
DSCV VAN GOGH – PORT SPHL - EXTERNAL CHAMBER CHECKS
Date Time

Lifeboat FWD
FiFi – N/O Open
FiFi – N/C Closed
Ch Relief Valve Open
BIBS Dump Pilot Open
BIBS Dump - 3 Open
BIBS Supply - 3 Open
Analysis Open
CCU 07 Cold (R) Open
CCU 07 Cold (F) Open
Bilge Drain Closed
FiFi Cylinder Open Pressure:
Ensure Filled
FiFi Water Cylinder
Check Pressure
Lifeboat AFT
BIBS Dump #1 Open
BIBS Dump #2 Open
BIBS Supply #1 Open
BIBS Supply #2 Open
Toilet Valve Closed Spring Loaded
Med Lock Equalisation Closed Panel
Med Lock Exhaust Closed Panel
Med Lock Gauge Open Panel
Oxygen Makeup #1 Open
Analysis Top Open
BIBS Pilot Open
CCU 06 Hot (R) Open
CCU 06 Hot (F) Open
Blowdown / Exhaust Open
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Aux Pressurisation Open

BIBS Supply to Crew BIBS Closed ¼ Turn Valve
Analysers Calibrated
Main Call button Function Tested
Comms to Sat Control Function tested
Comms to SPHL Chamber Function tested Test Speaker and Head-Set
SPHL Cabin Lights Function Tested
Check Pressures Pressure:
OBG HeliOx
Analyse Contents HeliOx %:
OBG Oxygen Check Pressures Pressure:
OBG AIR Cylinders Check Pressures Pressure:
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18.18 STBD SPHL – Valve Checks – External
DSCV VAN GOGH – STBD SPHL - EXTERNAL CHAMBER CHECKS
Date Time

Lifeboat FWD
FiFi – N/O Open
FiFi – N/C Closed
Ch Relief Valve Open
BIBS Dump #3 Open
BIBS Supply #3 Open
Analysis Open
Bilge Drain Closed
FiFi Cylinder Open Pressure:
Ensure Filled
FiFi Water Cylinder
Check Pressure
Lifeboat AFT
BIBS Dump - 1 Open
BIBS Dump - 2 Open
Toilet Valve Closed Spring Loaded
Med Lock Equalisation Closed Panel
Med Lock Exhaust Closed Panel
Med Lock Gauge Open Panel
Analysis Top Open
BIBS Pilot Open
CCU 06 Hot (R) Open
CCU 06 Hot (F) Open
Blowdown / Exhaust Open
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BIBS Supply to Crew BIBS Closed ¼ Turn Valve
Analysers Calibrated
Main Call button Function Tested
Comms to Sat Control Function tested
Comms to SPHL Chamber Function tested Test Speaker and Head-Set
SPHL Cabin Lights Function Tested
Check Pressures Pressure:
OBG HeliOx
Analyse Contents HeliOx %:
OBG Oxygen Check Pressures Pressure:
OBG AIR Cylinders Check Pressures Pressure:
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18.19 Port SPHL – Valve Checks – Internal
DSCV VAN GOGH – PORT SPHL - INTERNAL CHAMBER CHECKS
Date Time
& Signature by

Chamber FWD
Bilge Drain Spring Loaded Closed Hose attached
FiFi N/C Closed
FiFi N/O Open
Chamber RV Open
BIBS Dump #3 Closed
BIBS Supply #3 Closed
Analysis Bottom Open
Gauge in the
Hyperbaric Fire Extinguisher
Green Zone
Hyperbaric Medical Kit In Date
Chamber AFT
Mix Pressurisation / Exhaust Open
Depth Open
BIBS Supply (Pilot) Open
O2 Makeup #1 Open
O2 Makeup #2 Open
Analysis Top Open
Medical Lock Equalisation Closed
BIBS Dump #1 Closed
BIBS Dump #2 Closed
CCU 06 Hot (R) Closed
CCU 06 Hot (F) Closed
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Toilet Valve Function Tested
Over Head Lights x6 Function Tested
Soda-Sorb Scrubbers x8 Function Tested 8 Canisters Charged and Bagged
Crash Helmets x 12 Present
Seat Harness x 18 In Good Condition
Dual Hose BIBS x 13 Function Tested, Bagged
Lung Powered Scrubbers Charged # Present:

Calibration In Date
Caisson Gauge
Reading Zero
Portable Oxygen Analyser Function Tested
Call Button Function Tested
Communications Function Tested Test Speaker and Head-Set
Sound Powered Phone Function Tested
Seasick Tablets Present, In Date
Pelican Torch Function Tested
Rubber Mallet Present
Diver Recovery Hoist Present
Toilet Paper Present
Plastic Bags Present
Duct Tape Present
Parachute Cord Present

Spare O-Rings for
Present
Door and Medlock
Silicone Grease Present
Survival Bags /
Present
Space Blankets
Medical Lock Door Closed and Secured
Bottom Door Closed
Bottom Door Equalisation Valve – Open Chamber Side

Penetrator #48 Closed Trunk Side
Bottom Door Equalisation Valve – Closed Chamber Side

Penetrator #49 Open Trunk Side
Side Door Closed and Secured
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18.20 STBD SPHL – Valve Checks – Internal
DSCV VAN GOGH – STBD SPHL – INTERNAL CHAMBER CHECKS
Date Time
& Signature by

Chamber FWD
Bilge Drain Spring Loaded Closed Hose attached
FiFi N/C Closed
FiFi N/O Open
Chamber RV Open
BIBS Dump #3 Closed
Analysis Bottom Open
Gauge in the
Hyperbaric Fire Extinguisher
Green Zone
Hyperbaric Medical Kit In Date
Chamber AFT
Mix Pressurisation / Exhaust Open
Depth Open
BIBS Supply (Pilot) Open
O2 Makeup #1 Open
O2 Makeup #2 Open
Analysis Top Open
Medical Lock Equalisation Closed
BIBS Dump #1 Closed
BIBS Dump #2 Closed
CCU 06 Hot (R) Closed
CCU 06 Hot (F) Closed
Toilet Valve Function Tested
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Over Head Lights x6 Function Tested

Soda-Sorb Scrubbers x8 Function Tested 8 Canisters Charged and Bagged
Crash Helmets x 18 Present
Seat Harness x 18 In Good Condition
Dual Hose BIBS x 13 Function Tested, Bagged
Lung Powered Scrubbers Charged # Present:
Calibration In Date
Caisson Gauge
Reading Zero
Portable Oxygen Analyser Function Tested
Call Button Function Tested
Communications Function Tested Test Speaker and Head-Set
Sound Powered Phone Function Tested
Seasick Tablets Present, In Date
Pelican Torch Function Tested
Rubber Mallet Present
Diver Recovery Hoist Present
Toilet Paper Present
Plastic Bags Present
Duct Tape Present
Parachute Cord Present
Spare O-Rings for
Present
Door and Medlock
Silicone Grease Present
Survival Bags /
Present
Space Blankets
Medical Lock Door Closed and Secured
Bottom Door Closed
Bottom Door Equalisation Valve – Open Chamber Side
Penetrator #48 Closed Trunk Side
Bottom Door Equalisation Valve – Closed Chamber Side

Penetrator #49 Open Trunk Side
Side Door Closed and Secured
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Dive System Operation and Emergency Manual

06-06-2024 Reviewed and revised TT TT/CO DMR

02-05-2020 Reviewed and revised CO DW DMR

09-08-2013 Revised D/SUP COR/DWE MM/SS OCM

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06-06-2024 Page 80 Update Section 10.11 on Page 80

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2. Vessel Layout ......................................................................................................... 18

3. Dive System General Specification ............................................................................ 19

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3.3.3 Twin Lock Six Man # Chamber 3 ..................................................................................... 24

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3.8.1 SDC Summary Description .............................................................................................. 32

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3.14.3 Dimensions and Data ...................................................................................................... 42

4. Diving Bell ......................................................................................................... 44

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4.6.17 Medical Lock ................................................................................................................... 48

5. High Pressure Gas Storage and Distribution .............................................................. 54

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6. Diver Gas Reclaim ..................................................................................................... 55

7. Chamber Gas Reclaim and Purification ...................................................................... 56

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10.12 Bell Operation Procedures ................................................................................................ 80

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13.21 Divers Gas Failure............................................................................................................ 100

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13.36 Medical Emergencies ...................................................................................................... 110

15. 2nd Method – SDC Emergency Recovery ................................................................. 113

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18.5 Main Lock 3 – Valve Checks – External ........................................................................... 138

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1.1.2 Chief Engineer

1.1.3 Diving Contractor

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1.1.4 Offshore Construction Manager

1.1.5 Diving Supervisor

1.1.6 Assistant Diving Supervisor

1.1.7 Client Representative

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1.1.8 Dive Technician Supervisor

1.1.9 Electrical and Mechanical Dive Technicians

1.1.10 Life Support Supervisor (LSS)

1.1.11 Life Support Technicians (LST)

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1.1.14 Habitat Supervisor

• The safe function and operation of the welding habitat.

1.1.15 Habitat Welder/Diver

1.1.16 Habitat Analyst

1.1.17 Deck Diving Crew

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1.1.18 Vessel / Diving Organisation Plan

Bosun Dive Technician

Life Support Divers Subcontractors Lines of Responsibility

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2.2.1 Diving Supervisor