TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

“DUAL BASKET
LAUNCH AND
RECOVERY SYSTEM
(LARS)”
 DUAL BASKET LAUNCH AND
RECOVERY SYSTEM (LARS)

General Description
SMP’s Dual Basket Launch And Recovery System has been specifically designed to give a
compact operating footprint to minimise the deck space required on board a vessel or barge.
Emphasis has been placed on ease of mobilisation and demobilisation, so that these costs are
kept to a minimum.
The LARS folds down in order that it fits into a standard ISO 20’ shipping container, thus
expensive shipping costs for out of gauge size goods are avoided. This also allows for safe
storage and protection of the LARS from the elements, during periods when the equipment is
not required operationally.
The main components of the system are broken down as follows:-
 Base Skid
 ‘A’ Frame
 Two Clump Weights
 Primary Dive Basket (Two Diver)
 Secondary Dive Basket (Standby Diver)
 Electric Hydraulic Powerpack with Dual Motors and Pumps
 Winches
Skid Base
The Base skid is constructed of heavy section Universal Column with the Vertical ‘A’ Frame
section situated at one end, Winch Platforms and the Hydraulic Power Unit at the other.
Hydraulic Cylinders are fixed to the base clevises to operate the ‘A’ Frame. These can be fully
retracted to a safe shipping position without the need for removal.

The base frame is covered with a light weight, non-slip, corrosion proof composite material
grating. The winches are integrally piped in 316 Stainless Steel to the hydraulic control valve
block, which in turn are connected directly to the supply and return hydraulic supplies of the
winches
The base skid is additionally fitted with two inward opening safety gates, which have
integrated 316 stainless steel multi rollers fitted for umbilical handling.
‘A’ Frame
The ‘A’ Frame is moved by hydraulic cylinders to the inboard or outboard positions by
operation of the proportional hydraulic control valves. The ‘A’ Frame is fitted with two central
sheaves, where the lift wire is positioned for lifting and lowering the dive baskets.
Additionally are two sheaves for the clump weight wires and two Becket Lugs for connection
of the clump weight wire end termination. The head of the ‘A’ Frame also incorporates a
spotlight for illumination during hours of darkness and an electrically interlocked chandelier
which activates a failsafe lock-out system when the basket is raised above the preset level.
Clump Weight
There are two pre-fabricated Clump Weights which allows the Clump Weight wire to be
doubled weaved through the sheaves situated at each end of the Clump Weight. This allows
the free travel of the Clump Weight in the event of an emergency recovery of the two diver
basket. The Clumps Weights are of different sizes which relate to the primary or secondary
basket size.
Dual Electric Hydraulic Power Unit (HPU)
This is a Dual Electric Hydraulic Powerpack mounted on a removable skid secured within the
winch platform structure. The Dual Hydraulic Powerpack is equipped with two separate
hydraulic reservoirs, return line filters, sight glasses and fill point. The skid is fitted with two
electric motors, two 22kW motors, all with variable displacement, axial piston pumps
complete with constant pressure control. The third electrically driven hydraulic powerpack
acts as am independent secondary supply in the event of failure the two primary units .
The hydraulic circuitry is fitted with non-return valves and over-pressurisation safety valves
which operate as and when required during the operation of the diver’s LARS system. The
unit is fitted with a unique single one lever change over valve, which is switched very simply
from the primary to the secondary hydraulic system circuits, without the need to disconnect
or operate multiple changeover valves.
Diving Basket / Cage
Primary Dive Basket
This is a 1250mm x 900mm Diving Cage with overhead protective frame suitable for two
divers. It incorporates 2 x 50 litre high pressure emergency air cylinders, Clump Weight wire
guides and diver access points from both sides. Hand hold points are situated within the cage
and the base of the basket is fitted with a light weight, non-slip corrosion proof composite
type material grating. Stainless steel mesh cladding is used to enclose the top and sides of the
basket. Stainless steel chains, carabiners and nuts and bolts are used as standard for the
assembly of this basket. The main structure of the basket is made up of a heavy duty tubular
section. The main lift wire connection point incorporates two additional emergency lift points.
Secondary Dive Basket
This is a 1250mm x 670mm Diving Cage with overhead protective frame suitable for one
diver. It incorporates Clump Weight wire guides and diver access points from both sides.
Hand hold points are situated within the cage and the base of the basket is fitted with a light
weight, non-slip corrosion proof composite type material grating. Stainless steel mesh
cladding is used to enclose the top and two sides of the basket. Stainless steel chains,
carabiners and nuts and bolts are used as standard for the assembly of this basket. The main
structure of the basket is made up of a heavy duty tubular section. The main lift wire
connection point incorporates two additional emergency lift points.
Manriding Winches
All four hydraulic Manriding Winches are planetary type Winches of high performance with
many years of service. The Winches are powered by high efficiency gear motors designed
specifically for applications to provide smooth application. The motor torque is transmitted
and multiplied by the high efficient gear train within the Winch drums.
All rotating components are supported by high anti-friction bearings and run in oil to
minimize friction.
The load control system is maintained by a patented brake valve. The brake valve is also
backed up by an internal multi-disc hydraulic release safety brake. Additionally an overrun
clutch permits a free rotation through the brake in the hoisting direction with immediate lock-
up when the hoisting operation is completed.
Four hydraulic Manriding Winches are fitted to the SMP Dual Basket LARS. The Winches are
fitted with Bridon Dyform rotational resistant wire ropes, which are crush resistant and
reduce sheave wear.
 Specification:
Maximum Operational Depth : 70 metres
Design : ATHIRA
Certification : BKI 3rd Party Class
Primary Basket / Cage Cylinders : 1250X900X2362
Secondary Basket : 1250X670X2362
A Frame Safe Working Load : 2260kg
Primary Basket Payload : 500kg
Standby Basket Payload : 500kg
System Total Weight e : 7000kg (Esttimated)
HPU Electrical Requirements : 2 x 22Kw 380-440 V 3PH 50/60 Hz
Oil Capacity : 2 x 150 Litre (Triple Tank)
Main Lift Wire : 13 mm dia Length 70 metres Anti Rotational
Clump Weight Wire : 13 mm dia Length 1400 metres Anti Rotational

Proposed Equipment List

ITEM EQUIPMENT QTY UNIT Maker List Origin

Material & Construction Spesifikasi
1 Base frame fondation
2 A-frame
3 Basket
Primary basket 1250X900X2362
Secondary basket 1250X670X2362
4 Clump weight
1 Lot H-beam 150x150x10x7 (Mild steel A36 )
Square hollow 150x150x10
1 Lot
( Mild steel S335JR )
Hollow 100x50 (SS316L)
1 unit
Pipe 2inch sch 10 (SS316L)
Hollow 100x50 (SS316L)
1 unit
Pipe 2inch sch 10 (SS316L)
2 unit Mild steel

Equipment Spesifikasi

1 Hydraulic power unit

Tank 2 unit Cap. @150L

Motor 2 unit Elektrim Motors & Machinery Pte Ltd Singapore

AIVIO
Hydraulic pump 2 unit 2011-00.3133.0R Singapore
SP31-33D-32S2-G16G12-NB
2 Hydraulic Cylinder 4 unit FLOLINE Singapore

3 Winch 4 unit JINING SHANTUO China

4 Wire 4 lgt @ 19x7x150M Korea