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.
ISO 19898 on recovery of person is useful for:
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:
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.
ISO 19898