Diving products

Launch and Recovery Systems (LARS)

Launch and Recovery Systems let a dive team deploy and retrieve divers, wet bells and dive equipment from a surface vessel safely and repeatably, even as sea conditions change. All three models share the same core concept — man-rider winches and an electric HPU for two divers — and differ mainly in safe working load and layout, so compare them side by side below.

Compare LARS models
ModelDiver capacitySWLStructureHPU arrangement
LARS Lite2 divers950–1,300 kgA-frame, winches mounted on top2× electric, separate skid
LARS Compact2 divers950–1,300 kgA-frame, winches mounted on top2× electric, separate skid
LARS Heavy Duty2 divers2,000 kgWinches + HPU integrated on rear skid2× electric, integrated beneath winch skid

LARS Lite

Launch and Recovery System (LARS) for two divers with a SWL of 950-1300Kg

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2 diversDiver capacity
950–1,300 kgSWL
A-frame, winches mounted on topStructure
2× electric, separate skidHPU arrangement

The Hytech-Pommec Launch and Recovery System supports the safe deployment and recovery of two divers during subsea operations. It transports divers to and from the subsea work site and is designed for light operation solutions.

The baseframe is slightly larger than the Compact version, providing more working area for the diver and LARS supervisor. Two man rider winches are mounted on top of the A-frame. A separate HPU skid contains two electrically driven hydraulic power units and can be positioned close to the system. Local controls are mounted on the rear of the baseframe, giving the operator a clear overview of the working area during launch and recovery operations.