Diving complex MGVK-300 obtains RS class
Deepwater diving complex MGVK-300 has obtained the class of Russian Maritime Register of Shipping, the classification society says in its press release.
The complex is a modular system for deep diving and simultaneous work of 9 persons 300 meters deep. MGVK-300 is the first RS class deepwater diving complex able to operate at such a depth.
RS commissioned technical supervision of the diving complex from MezhRegionTruboprovodStroi OJSC which ordered the construction to LexMar Engineering Pte Ltd (Singapore). RS experts have considered the project, approved technical documentation, supervised the construction and testing. The complex was certification was carried out in Singapore, the final phase with the launch took place on Sakhalin. The complex passed all the tests including diving with divers on board. Upon the results of technical supervision RS issued the certificate of RS class: К✪ SDS. The complex will be installed on the supply vessel Kendrik.
Russian Maritime Register of Shipping (RS) is one of the world's leading classification societies. It was founded in 1913. RS activities are focused on improvement of safety standards, safety of life at sea, prevention of environmental pollution. RS is acknowledged by the European Union and it is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies and an associate member of INTERTANKO, INTERCARGO and BIMCO. MRTS JSC is one of the largest Russian companies performing turnkey construction of subsea technical facilities of main oil and gas pipelines.
LexMar Engineering Pte Ltd (Singapore) is a large global manufacturer of deep diving systems. The company is experienced in building undersea vehicles under technical supervision of ABS, LR and other classification societies, members of IACS.
