Survitec Group Limited

Stewart Gregory

Peter Cronin Gordon

Pascal Michaud

Duncan McCaughan

Michael Luck

Iain McLean

Maxime Boyer

An escape system comprises a passage (), a platform () and at least one craft (), the platform () and the craft () being deployable from a structure () to water to facilitate evacuation of the structure via the passage. The passage is mounted to the platform such that the platform is urged towards the structure when deployed. The passage may be mounted to the platform such that movement of the passage relative to the platform is restricted in at least one direction. A plate () may support the passage, platform and/or craft during deployment, and/or stabilises the passage, platform and/or craft after deployment in the water.

Escape system

An escape system comprises a slide for facilitating evacuation of from a structure to water, wherein the slide comprises at least one helical inflatable path. The or each helical inflatable path may be configured to extend generally vertically between the structure and the water. The slide may comprise a plurality of helical inflatable paths. The slide may comprise spacing means for controlling the pitch between helix turns of the or each of the helical inflatable paths. A bowsing arrangement for the slide is also disclosed.

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Birkenhead, United Kingdom

Stewart Gregory