Can any one advise me on the
rules and regulations of building and operating personal submersibles in the
UK?
I am aware that Lloyds produce
similar rules to the ABS detailing the design and build of a certified
submersible. However from what I can gather many in the US use these as a
guideline but are not required to have their sub certified for personal use.
(apart from the considerable costs involved!) Is this the same situation in
UK or our we required
to have any submersible designed and built as a CERTIFIED
craft.
Once the submersible has been
constructed are we required to have any form of operators licence for
UK waters? I have
heard mention that a personal submersible must be registered as a ?small
boat?.
Any information or advice on the
above would be greatly appreciated. I would also like to have a look at the
Lloyds documents, however I am yet to find a copy for less than £200, unlike
the ABS version which is free!
Harry