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Diving in the Technical Library

Latest related Guidance:

Diver Training Schools: Assessment Procedure for IMCA Recognition of In-Water Diver Training Qualifications

This document outlines IMCA's Assessment Procedure for the recognition of in-water diver training qualifications, detailing the processes and requirements for training providers to achieve this recognition. It serves as guidance for ensuring that diver training meets the international standards set by IMCA.

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Diving Certification and Verification

This document outlines IMCA's guidelines for diver training and certification – it emphasises the importance of recognised qualifications for offshore diving operations and consolidates the topics covered by earlier IMCA information notes related to diver in-water training and certification.

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Catalogue of national diving regulations

This document aims to assist IMCA Members in identifying their legislative duties related to offshore energy diving projects in various countries of the world. The document lists national regulations, codes of practice and guidelines relevant to offshore diving activities in the listed countries.

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Latest related Information Notes:

Medical examination of divers: Middle East & India initiative

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Medical examination of divers: Asia-Pacific initiative (2)

Diving contractors in the wider Asia-Pacific region have now agreed an updated list of jointly recognised doctors.

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Diving Supervisor Certification

This information note supersedes IMCA IN 1394. Information pertaining to in-water diving and other diving training courses is now contained in IMCA D088 Diver training and certification. Information pertaining to diving supervisors is retained in this information note.

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