Guidance on prevention and mitigation of lost bell emergencies

  • Recommended Practice
  • Revision 0.1 - May 2024

This document provides IMCA's detailed guidance on the prevention and mitigation of lost diving bell emergencies.

Contents

  • Introduction 

  • Aims 

  • Application 

  • The Prevention of Lost Bell Diving Incidents 

  • The Mitigation of Lost Bell Diving Incidents 

  • References 

  • Appendix 1 – Bell Mounted Acoustic Transponder Specification 

  • Appendix 2 – Diver Operated Interrogator/Receiver 

  • Appendix 3 – Bell Emergency Communication 

  • Appendix 4 – Bell Ballast Release Systems


Revision

  • Rev. 0.1 - May 2024
    Page 2, bookmarking and references updated; no change to content
  • Rev. - May 2023
    Initial publication