An escape system comprising: a passage having an entry end and an exit end, and a platform for allowing access to at least one craft, the platform being deployable from a structure to water to facilitate evacuation of the structure via the passage, wherein the passage is mounted to the platform by connecting means, the connecting means comprising an elastically deformable member that is deformed elastically in response to relative movement of the platform away from the structure, characterised in that: the entry end of the passage is configured to connect to a stowage unit, mounted on the structure; the platform has a generally flat upper surface configured to engage the passage; and the passage is mounted to the platform by the connecting means, comprising the elastically deformable member, such that the platform is urged towards the structure when deployed, the elastically deformable member being fitted between the exit end of the passage and an outboard edge of the platform, and the arrangement being such that, as relative movement of the platform away from the structure occurs, this moves the exit end of the passage inboard along the surface of the platform, the elastically deformable member is extended, and the force it exerts increases, thereby applying a restoring force to pull the platform against a side of the structure. a passage having an entry end and an exit end, and a platform for allowing access to at least one craft, the platform being deployable from a structure to water to facilitate evacuation of the structure via the passage, wherein the passage is mounted to the platform by connecting means, the connecting means comprising an elastically deformable member that is deformed elastically in response to relative movement of the platform away from the structure, characterised in that: the entry end of the passage is configured to connect to a stowage unit, mounted on the structure; the platform has a generally flat upper surface configured to engage the passage; and the passage is mounted to the platform by the connecting means, comprising the elastically deformable member, such that the platform is urged towards the structure when deployed, the elastically deformable member being fitted between the exit end of the passage and an outboard edge of the platform, and the arrangement being such that, as relative movement of the platform away from the structure occurs, this moves the exit end of the passage inboard along the surface of the platform, the elastically deformable member is extended, and the force it exerts increases, thereby applying a restoring force to pull the platform against a side of the structure. the entry end of the passage is configured to connect to a stowage unit, mounted on the structure; the platform has a generally flat upper surface configured to engage the passage; and the passage is mounted to the platform by the connecting means, comprising the elastically deformable member, such that the platform is urged towards the structure when deployed, the elastically deformable member being fitted between the exit end of the passage and an outboard edge of the platform, and the arrangement being such that, as relative movement of the platform away from the structure occurs, this moves the exit end of the passage inboard along the surface of the platform, the elastically deformable member is extended, and the force it exerts increases, thereby applying a restoring force to pull the platform against a side of the structure.