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The Launch & Recovery procedure is an important part of the project documentation as it details the process of launching the equipment to ready it for operation, and the recovery procedure to return it. 

Example Launch & Recovery Procedure (PR-173)

This example details project PR173 and all the elements involved in the Launch & Recovery procedure:

• INTRODUCTION
• General
  Describes the method for launching and recovering the Proteus Safe equipment from the deck of the Prelude FPSO, ensuring safe and efficient handling.
• GENERAL
• HSE (Health, Safety, and Environment)
  Outlines safety measures to prevent injury, accidents, and damage during launch and recovery. Highlights compliance with legal requirements, weather considerations, and personnel safety.
• Technical
  Provides specifications for the equipment, including weight, dimensions, and lifting points. Lists the required lifting equipment with their specifications.
• Launch and Recovery Method
  Explains the process for deploying and retrieving the equipment using a manual or air-driven chain hoist, ensuring minimal complexity and risk.
• Structural Overhang
  Describes securing a sling to structural elements on the asset deck for controlled lowering of the equipment. Includes safety measures to prevent pinch injuries and unintended magnetic attachment.
• RIGGING PREPARATIONS
  Details the setup required to safely manage the hoses, fall arrestors, and lifting arrangements before launch. Discusses hose management strategies and procedures in case of an unexpected equipment detachment.
• LAUNCH AND RECOVERY PROCEDURE
• Outlines the step-by-step process for launching and recovering the equipment.
• Includes checks for operational weather conditions, securing the equipment with lifting slings, controlling descent using guide ropes, magnetically attaching the equipment to the hull, and ensuring proper disconnection of lifting gear.
• Provides a reversal of steps for safe retrieval of the equipment after the operation.