Statutory Documents - MCA Publications - LY3 - The Large Commercial Yacht Code - 24 Shore-Ship Transfer of Personnel - 24.5 Submersible Craft
24.5 Submersible Craft
24.5.1 Submersible Craft carried on yachts should comply with the standards specified in the National Annex and include the following:
24.5.2 They should be constructed and maintained in accordance with the rules of a recognised Classification Society, applicable national regulations and be suitable for the intended use.
24.5.3 Supporting equipment should be constructed and maintained in accordance with the rules of a recognised Classification Society and any applicable national regulations. The maximum safe working load of the equipment and maximum sea state in which the craft may be launched are to be stated.
24.5.4 A safety management system which may be separate from any system operated by the parent vessel, including an operations manual, must be in place, and subject to annual audit.
24.5.5 Following satisfactory survey and audit, certification for safety of submersible craft and its support equipment should be issued, and is subject to annual survey.
24.5.6 Maintenance should be carried out by the manufacturer or an organisation or person accepted by the Administration at intervals specified by the manufacturer.
24.5.7 Operating crew to have adequate theoretical and practical training for the type of submersible craft onboard, and have demonstrated ability to operate it.
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