Diving Equipment Systems Inspection Guidance Note (DESIGN) for surface orientated (air) diving systems

Version History:

January 2024 – Rev 2.1 – Corrections to Part 2 (Details Sheets)
(Section 5, item 1.17: 1.5 times changed to 1.25 times
Section 6, item 1.15: 1.5 times changed to 1.25 times)

August 2022 – Rev.2 – Updated to clarify any anomalies and bring the guidance into alignment with current industry good practice

January 2014 – Rev. 1 – Updated to incorporate equipment improvements and changed operating practices since first publication

February 2000 – Initial publication

Contents

Part 1 – Guidance

  • Introduction
  • List of Acronyms
  • The Competent Person
  • Responsibilities
  • Planned Maintenance Systems (PMS)
  • Key Features of this Document
  • Completing the Document
  • References

Part 2 – Detail Sheets

  • Record of Inspections
  • General Safety
  • Dive Control
  • Twinlock Air Chamber
  • Diver Launch and Recovery System (LARS)
  • Diving Basket
  • Wet Bell
  • Wet Bell Main Umbilical
  • Diver Heating System
  • Divers’ Umbilicals
  • Divers’ Personal Equipment
  • Compressors, Pumps, etc.
  • High Pressure Air and Gas Storage