Section 8 Navigation and position indication
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Clasifications Register Rules and Regulations - Rules and Regulations for the Construction & Classification of Submersibles & Diving Systems, July 2022 - Part 8 Submersible Systems Specific Requirements - Chapter 1 Overall Design Requirement for One-man Submersible Atmospheric Diving Suit System (ADS systems) - Section 8 Navigation and position indication

Section 8 Navigation and position indication

Parent topic: Chapter 1 Overall Design Requirement for One-man Submersible Atmospheric Diving Suit System (ADS systems)

8.1 General requirements

8.1.1 One-man submersible atmospheric diving suits shall be:
  1. fitted with an efficient compass;
  2. provided with an adequate means of visual look-out ahead of the suit;
  3. fitted with such gauges or instruments to provide a continuous read-out of depth to the Operator;
  4. fitted with a visual means of position indication for use on the surface, including highly visible paint, and strobe light;
  5. fitted with a sonic location device with frequency of 37.5KHZ as per IMO Resolution A.831(19) – Code of Safety for Diving Systems, 1995 – (Adopted on 23 November 1995), to provide position indication in an emergency when submerged.
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