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Pages 140-142

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... - =~ rip ~~ my Brew Drop test (hydrostatic test) A structural test of a newly constructed submersible, in which the vessel is lowered to its design depth in water to test its physical integrity.
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... passenger ship safety certificate An international certificate issued under the SOLAS convention by the government of the nation under whose flag a vessel is sailing. All signatory governments agree that vessels they certificate will be in compliance with the SOLAS Ferry regulations governing ship safety.
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... may or may not require a self-contained air supply. Surface support safety boat A small surface craft, sometimes referred to as the Chase boat, which follows the tourist submersible during its dive in order to provide diver support and immediate assistance in the event of an emergency.


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