3.3.1 An operating manual, describing normal and
emergency operational procedures, should be prepared and be available
on board and to others as deemed necessary. This manual should include
the following, as applicable:
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.1 operation check-off lists, including pre and
post dive check-off lists;
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.2 emergency procedures for situations such as
power failure, break in umbilical cord, deballasting/jettisoning,
loss of communications, life support system malfunction, fire, entanglement,
high hydrogen level, high oxygen level, internal and external oxygen
leaks, stranded on bottom, minor flooding and specific emergency conditions
characteristics of special types of systems;
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.3 operational mission/ time and depth capabilities;
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.4 sea state capabilities;
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.5 geographical dive site limitations;
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.6 launch and recovery operation procedures;
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.7 liaison with support vessels;
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.8 special restrictions based on uniqueness of
design and operating conditions; and
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.9 manning levels.
3.3.2 A written emergency response plan for each
operating passenger submersible craft should be prepared and be available
on board and to others as deemed necessary.
3.3.3 Emergency drills should be performed on
a regular basis. These drills should clearly demonstrate the effectiveness
of the procedures.
3.3.4 A maintenance manual containing procedures
for periodic inspections and preventative maintenance techniques should
be readily available for inspection. The manual is to include the
expected service life of the pressure hull and of other vital components/equipment
(e.g. viewports, batteries, etc.) along with particular instructions
for the maintenance of items requiring special attention. The manual,
together with operational and maintenance records should be readily
available at the operation site.
3.3.5 Procedures for normal and emergency operations
and essential drawings should be carried on board the unit.