IMCA international code of practice for offshore diving
- Code of Practice
- Revision 3.3 - March 2025
This code of practice 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
- Glossary of Terms
- Introduction
- 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 Limitation
Revision
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Rev. 3.3 - March 2025Last bullet removed from 1.4 – Work Covered by the Code
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Rev. 3.2 - May 2024Page 2 preamble, bookmarking (layout) 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