BS ISO 19898:2019

This standard BS ISO 19898:2019 Ships and marine technology. Life-saving appliances and arrangements. Means of recovery of persons is classified in these ICS categories:

• 47.020.01 General standards related to shipbuilding and marine structures

This document specifies requirements for the general performance, materials, stowage, marking and testing of recovery devices and systems, including specific appliances. It also specifies requirements for the manufacturer concerning production, type approvals, instructions for use and accompanying documentation.

It 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.