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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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Diver 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

Twelve Members in the Middle East & India (ME&I) region agreed jointly to recognise a number of doctors to conduct diver medicals to the standard cited in IMCA D 20/01.

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Recognition of in-water Spanish diving certification

Following an assessment of in-water Spanish diving certification, IMCA will now recognise the qualification specified herein.

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IMCA registration of in-water commercial diving training schools

IMCA has launched a scheme for registration of in-water diver training schools which offer courses leading to IMCA-recognised certification.

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