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Offshore Construction and Anchor Handling Vessel NORMAND INSTALLER
Designed by Wärtsilä Ship Design, an offshore construction vessel NORMAND INSTALLER was built in 2006 by Ulstein for the Norwegian offshore company Solstad Offshore ASA and the Swiss-based company Single Buoy Moorings Inc (SBM).
Hyperbaric evacuation system
A system allowing for the divers under pressure to be safely evacuated from a ship or floating structure to a position where decompression can be carried out.
Radiocommunication workstation
A workstation for operating and control of equipment for GMDSS distress and safety communications and general communication.
