Buoyancy Pool

The Buoyancy Pool is used for research and development (R&D) and technical work such as testing the suitability of protective equipment and other personnel. The tests carried out are as follows below:

• Lifejacket’s Compliancy Testing (life jacket) based on BS EN 396: 1994 standard: Lifejackets and personal buoyancy aids-lifejackets
• Ballistic floatation vest
• Buoyancy test
• Light raft
• Underwater vehicle

The pool are also used for recreational activities and water sports.

600 metres Closed Range

List of tests conducted at 600m closed range are:

• Ballistic Resistance of Personal Body Armor - Ballistic Body Armor NIJ 0101.04/06
• Stab Resistance of Personal Body Armor - Anti Stab Test NIJ 0115.00
• Test on Ballistic Helmet - NIJ 0106.01
• V50 Ballistic Test for Armor – MIL STD 662F
• Test on Ballistic Armor Glass - AS/NZS 2343
• Ballistic Resistant Protective Materials - Bullet Resistance Protective Material NIJ 0108.01
• Lease of 600m closed range
• Ballistics Instrumentations
• Functional test of small arm ammunitions

Non Destructive Testing Lab (NDT)

This lab works as follows:

• Conduct welder qualification tests for welders who will be performing welding work on TLDM ships
• Assist RMN check the quality of welding done on government assets such as ship hull in particular and other welded parts
• Perform test plate thickness measurement using thickness gauges to determine the thickness whether it is still usable or needs to be replaced
• Perform radiographic examination on exocet missiles and torpedos to detect any defects found on its internal structure

Land Vehicle Lab

• Drive-through Environmental Chamber
• Floor mounted Brake Tester
• Tilt Table
• Vibration Shaker
• Sound Noise & Vibration Measurement
• Thermal Comfort Measurement