UNOLS Research Vessel Safety Standards, 10th Edition, July 2015.

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2015Corporate Author
University-National Oceanographic Laboratory System (UNOLS)
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[177pp.]
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The UNOLS Research Vessel Safety Standards (RVSS) are the standards for the
operation of oceanographic research vessels owned, operated or chartered by
members of the University-National Oceanographic Laboratory System (UNOLS), to
assure that research at sea is conducted to the highest practicable standards of safety.
Full compliance is a requirement to maintain status as a UNOLS designated research
vessel. UNOLS member institutions who operated other vessels or small boats which
are not designated as UNOLS vessels are encouraged to comply and should adhere to
the requirements of Chapter 18, “Chartering of Non-Institution Vessels. These
standards are based in major part on applicable laws and regulations. In addition and
where appropriate, they supplement, extend, and assist in the interpretation of the legal
requirements. Nothing herein is intended to conflict with the legal standards, but rather
to encourage and assist the operator to not only meet, but also exceed the leg.....
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https://www.unols.org/sites/default/files/RVSS_10_Most_Current_Master_Copy_Jan_2019_2.pdfPublisher
University-National Oceanographic Laboratory System (UNOLS)Narragansett, RI
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enMaturity Level
TRL 9 Actual system "mission proven" through successful mission operations (ground or space)Best Practice Type
Best PracticeStandard Operating Procedure
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University-National Oceanographic Laboratory System (2015) UNOLS Research vessel safety standards, 10th edition, April 2015. Narragansett, RI, UNOLS, [177pp.]. DOI: 10.25607/OBP-394Collections