摘要 |
<p>An emergency life-supporting capsule is disclosed for transferring saturation divers from a main, decompression chamber on board a rain support vessel. The capsule is attached to the main decompression, chamber in anticipation, of an emergency. The capsule is located opposite a diving bell on the decompression chamber. The capsule includes self-contained breathing systems for supporting occupants divers. In case of an emergency such as abandonment of the main support vessel or the main decompression, chamber, the divers are transferred o the capsule which is sealed and separated from the main decompression chamber, lowered overboard, and allowed to float independently until a rescue vessel arrives. The capsule is then retrieved by the rescue vessel and reconnected to a main decompression chamber.</p> |