Support Services for Military
and Oil & Gas Applications

SSTL provides specialized training that will enable qualified clients to conduct all aspects of HUET training operations.

Instructor Training: The purpose of this course is to teach, train, validate and certify candidates to become Underwater Escape Instructors. Underwater Escape Instructor candidates will receive training delivered in accordance with performance criteria set forth in the Helicopter/Fixed Wing Underwater Escape Training, Shallow Water Egress Training and Emergency Breathing Systems Course Training Standards.

Safety Diver Training: Safety Divers provide underwater safety and emergency support during HUET training operations. Safety Divers will receive specialized training in underwater and surface evacuation support, exit function, and simulator operations in an adverse environmental climate condition.

Facility Operator/Support Technician Training: Specialized Facility Operator training is required to support the conduct of HUET. Training is provided to qualified clients and is focused on procedures and the simultaneous operation of hoists, environmental effects and support equipment required in the delivery of HUET training and operating.

SSTL provides qualified maintenance for client UET simulators and hoisting systems at the client’s site. It is to reflect the procedures and practices specified by manufacturers recommendations as references in the user and maintenance technical manuals.

This maintenance can include general repair, troubleshooting, complete rebuilds, partial rebuilds, part replacement, inspection/testing, annual maintenance, and technical training.

Replacement UET parts manufactured and installed by SSTL staff meets or exceeds manufacturer and OEM specifications. Replacement parts are manufactured with UV resistant polycarbonate (Lexan) to assist durability, nose section and any exit components are made with 304 stainless steel and 8-18 fasteners, and the exits are completed with high-quality ABS that offers mechanical toughness and impact resistance.


SSTL staff are always on standby for any relevant repairs to HUET and hoisting systems to prevent minimal loss of training days. Repairs are available for existing and new parts.

SSTL qualified staff would provide:

• Periodic equipment maintenance
• Appropriate close out / verification documentation to enable clients to track the maintenance and status of equipment
• User operator training
• Annual reports as required by standards accreditation organizations (OPITO)
• Parts replacement

For maintenance, parts and service-related enquiries please email us at support@sstl.com