Diver attachment to structures by means of a weak link

  • Recommended Practice
  • Revision 1.1 - December 2023

The document provides guidance on the use of weak link devices for diver attachment to underwater structures to ensure safety during operations.

Contents

  • Introduction 

  • Aims 

  • Application 

  • Design Requirements of a Weak Link Device 

  • Devices Tested 

  • Conclusions 

  • Other Methods of Safe Diver Attachment 

  • Appendix 1 – Touch and Close Fastening Weak Link Device


Revision

  • Rev. 1.1 - December 2023
    Page 2, headers, footers & document map updated; no change to content
  • Rev. 1 - July 2021
    Minor updates after periodic review
  • Rev. 0.1 - October 2016
    Conversion to IMCA D058 from AODC 058 during IMCA review
  • Rev. - September 1992
    Initial publication