IMCA international code of practice for offshore diving
- Code of Practice
- Revision 3.2 - May 2024
The code is a vital document for diving contractors and clients working around the world, particularly in unregulated areas, and has been instrumental in improving diving safety.
Contents
Introduction
Glossary of Terms
Duties, Roles and Responsibilities
Equipment
Personnel
Medical and Health
Operational Planning
Hyperbaric Evacuation of Saturation Divers
Emergency Response and Contingency Plans
Documentation/Audits
Bibliography/References
Country-Specific Appendices
Appendices
Diving Management System
Maximum Bottom Time l
Revision
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Rev. 3.2 - May 2024Quality check - preface, bookmarking and links updated; no change to content
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Rev. 3.1 - August 2023Section 5.3.2 amended to be consistent with 7.3.22. Section 7.5 updated to emphasise the need for direct communications between the dive supervisor and the DP desk
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Rev. 3 - May 2023Sections 1.4 and 4.14 updated for improved alignment with the offshore renewable energy diving sector. Also, note added to section 5.1.2.1 and references updated
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Rev. 2.1 - November 2019Updated to incorporate changes to section 7.3.2 - Surface swimmers
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Rev. 2 - February 2014Updated to incorporate changed operating practices
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Rev. 1 - October 2007Updated to incorporate changed operating practices since first publication
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Rev. - April 1998Initial publication