The effects of underwater current on diver performance and safety

  • Recommended Practice
  • Revision 0.1 - June 2021

 

This document provides comprehensive guidance on the effects of underwater currents on divers' performance and safety, detailing the factors to consider, recommended practices, and operational limits.

Contents

  • Background

  • Aims

  • Application

  • Definition of currents

  • Effects of currents on divers and diving operations

  • Effects of currents on the safety of diving operations 

  • Special devices for operating in high currents

  • Current meters 

  • Summary

  • References


Revision

  • Rev. 0.1 - December 2023
    Quality check - headers, footers & bookmarking updated; no change to content
  • Rev. - June 2021
    Revised for issue as an IMCA diving document
  • Rev. - July 1987
    Initial publication as AODC document