This paper discusses the overall design of the tender system including the hyperbaric system, the stability control system, propulsion machinery, general arrangement and submersible crane. Criteria followed to allow for low cost submersible-ship operations are also described. The development of a hook system to eliminate the surface swimmer and a rescue launch for rescuing trapped submarines is also discussed.
This manuscript is an author version with the final publication available at Marine Technology Society, 5565 Sterrett Place, Suite 108, Columbia, MD 21044 USA (http://www.mtsociety.org) and may be cited as: Atwell, J. T., & Heil, O. F. (1974). Low cost operation and system design for a submersible tender. In National needs & ocean solutions: Proceedings, tenth annual conference, Marine Technology Society, September 23-25, 1974, Washington, D.C. (pp. 821-832). Washington: The Society.
Florida Atlantic University. Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute contribution #21.