Amongst the different workstreams that is ongoing within WP3 is the development of a number of areas which will enhance safety in the event of the evacuation of the vessel. This includes developing updated Functional and Performance requirements long with potential LSA solutions to meet those new requirements, and how they will impact on vessel design and evacuation.

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Functional & Performance Standard

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Within the workstream, the Function and Performance required from the LSA when it is actually installed onboard a particular vessel is being reviewed, with aim of developing requirements which allow for the installation of high performing novel LSA in alternative locations onboard vessels. The developments are being guided by the requirements for Offshore LSA, where specific requirements of the local environment and structure define the required Performance requirements.

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Novel LSA

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Development work is underway looking at how the requirements would be reflected in the actual design of a number of different styles of LSA and personal survival equipment.

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For the personal survival equipment, Smart technology to assist in locating and guiding the passenger in the event of an emergency is being developed. The technology would be fitted to a user friendly, easy to wear, as seen below.