What is ISO 19898 - Means of recovery of persons about?
ISO 19898 specifies requirements for the general performance, materials, stowage, marking and testing of recovery devices and systems, including specific appliances. ISO 19898 also specifies requirements for the manufacturer concerning production, type approvals, instructions for use and accompanying documentation.
ISO 19898 is intended to assist in the selection of ship-specific recovery devices suitable for the purpose of safely recovering persons from the water or from survival craft.
Who is ISO 19898 - Means of recovery of persons for?
ISO 19898 on recovery of person is useful for:
- Recovery devices manufacturers
- Recovery devices design engineers
- Quality control personnel
Why should you use ISO 19898 - Means of recovery of persons?
Based on risk assessment, the ship specifics, and the number of crew, the vessel shall have plans and procedures for recovery of person(s) from the water, and be equipped with a suitable device(s) to recover a person in water (PIW) in a horizontal or deckchair position.
ISO 19898 provides general requirements to ensure a safe recovery of persons, the recovery device or system shall meet the following performance requirements:
- it shall ensure a safe transfer of person(s) under dynamic conditions
- it shall protect the persons against a risk of injury from impact with the vessel’s side or other structures including the recovery device or system itself
- it shall be of sufficient strength to enable a safe recovery when fully loaded
ISO 19898 provides requirements for the manufacturer on the design of the recovery devices that the material should meet the marine environment and operate safely.