Remotely operated vehicle intervention during diving operations

  • Recommended Practice
  • Revision 0.3 - December 2023

This document provides guidelines for the safe and efficient operation of Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROVs) during diving operations, emphasising the prevention of hazards and ensuring safety.

Contents

  • Foreword

  • Glossary

  • Scope

  • Introduction

  • Issue

  • Risk Assessment

  • ROV Team Requirements

  • Physical Protection of Personnel

  • Familiarisation

  • Vessel/Platform Interface

  • ROV Configuration

  • Responsibilities

  • Operational Procedures

  • Communications

  • Navigation

  • Location and Positioning

  • Electrical Considerations

  • Emergency Procedures

  • Simultaneous Adjacent Operations

  • Conclusion

  • References


Revision

  • Rev. 0.3 - December 2023
    Quality check, document map added; no change to content
  • Rev. 0.2 - April 2021
    Minor amendments to item 11
  • Rev. 0.1 - January 2020
    Minor amendments to the terminology used
  • Rev. 0 - October 2014
    Initial publication