Code of practice for the initial and periodic examination, testing and certification of diving plant and equipment
- Code of Practice
- Revision 3 - June 2026
This document provides comprehensive guidance on the examination, testing, and certification of diving plant and equipment.
The document outlines the requirements for initial and periodic inspections, the role of competent persons, and the responsibilities of diving contractors, supervisors, and other personnel involved in diving operations.
Contents
Glossary of terms and abbreviations
Terminology
Introduction
Certification and classification
The competent person
Responsibilities
Documentation
Planned maintenance systems (PMS)
Explanation of this document
Detail sheets
Appendix A – Changes made in this revision (Rev. 3) of IMCA D018
Revision
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Rev. 3 - June 2026Update of document following resolution of review comments
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Rev. 2.6 - October 2024Amendment of Detail Sheet 25.2 (When in Service table, and Notes)
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Rev. 2.5 - July 2024IMCA internal audit update
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Rev. 2.4 - May 2024Update of lifting terminology per Information Note 1665
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Rev. 2.3 - December 2023Page 2, headers, footers, detail sheets & document map updated; no change to content
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Rev. 2.2 - August 2022Aligning with guidance in IMCA LR001 / IMCA HSS022 / IMCA M194
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Rev. 2.1 - March 2022Load test of lifting points on Man-Riding Basket/Bell (Detail Sheet 3) reduced from 1.5 times SWL to 1.25 times SWL
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Rev. 0.2 - December 2021Updated to clarify any anomalies and bring the guidance into alignment with current industry good practice.
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Rev. 0.1 - June 2014Updated to incorporate equipment improvements and changed operating practices since first publication
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Rev. - February 1999Initial publication