Section 4 Framework processes

4.1.1 Assurance that the Goals, Functional Objectives and Performance Requirements of the Submarine Assurance Framework have been satisfied during the design, construction and maintenance of the submarine is achieved by means of three related but independent verification processes: Standards Justification, Design Verification and Product Verification, which are applied according to a defined and agreed Submarine Assurance Plan.

4.1.2 The Submarine Assurance Planning process establishes the intentions and scope of the assurance activities to be carried out with respect to the submarine systems, equipment and components together with the roles and responsibilities of the entities involved.

4.1.3 The Standards Justification process is intended to ensure that the project specifications, Rules, Codes and standards proposed and considered by the designer, builder or maintenance organisation to satisfy the Performance Requirements are considered by LR to be relevant and appropriate for the operating context, design, construction or maintenance of the submarine. In verifying the Standards Justification, LR reviews the justification provided by the designer, builder or maintenance organisation for the use of the proposed project specifications, Rules, Codes and standards in meeting the Performance Requirements. Based on the justification together, with supporting evidence, and where necessary examination of the proposed project specifications, Rules, Codes and standards, compliance with the Performance Requirement(s) will be verified as appropriate.

4.1.4 The Design Verification process is intended to ensure that the detailed design of the submarine satisfies the project specifications, Rules, Codes and standards selected and proposed by the designer and previously verified by LR during the Standards Justification process.