Fatal diving incident
- Safety Flash
- Published on 25 November 2011
- Generated on 17 March 2026
- IMCA SF 13/11
- 1 minute read
The Danish Maritime Authority Investigation Board has produced a report regarding a recent fatality which occurred during diving operations.
The fatality occurred when a diver was working underwater at approximately 41 metres, and his air supply was cut off due to an unintended squeezing of his umbilical.
Further information is available at DMAIB - Reports
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