The effects of underwater current on diver performance and safety

  • Recommended Practice
  • Revision 0.1 - December 2023

This document provides comprehensive guidance on the effects of underwater currents on divers' performance and safety, detailing the factors to consider, recommended practices, and operational limits.

Contents

  • Background

  • Aims

  • Application

  • Definition of Currents

  • Effects of Currents on Divers and Diving Operations

  • Effects of Currents on the Safety of Diving Operations 

  • Special Devices for Operating in High Currents

  • Current Meters 

  • Summary

  • References


Revision

  • Rev. 0.1 - December 2023
    Quality check - headers, footers & bookmarking updated; no change to content
  • Rev. - June 2021
    Revised for issue as an IMCA diving document
  • Rev. - July 1987
    Initial publication as AODC document