Guidance on diving operations in support of underwater ship husbandry
- Recommended Practice
- January 2024
This document provides comprehensive guidance on diving operations in support of underwater ship husbandry (UWSH), covering safety, planning, equipment, and roles and responsibilities.
Contents
Background
Glossary of terms
Aims
Application
Selection of diving contractors to undertake underwater ship husbandry
Roles and responsibilities
Personnel
Diving equipment setup locations
Equipment
Dive planning and procedures
Risk assessment
Permit to work
Hazards associated with underwater ship husbandry
References
Appendix 1 – Underwater ship husbandry diving contractor assurance checklist
Appendix 2 – Underwater ship husbandry risk register
Appendix 3 – Example of an underwater ship husbandry work permit
Appendix 4 – Example of a checklist for the use of plugs, blanks and cofferdams
Revision
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Rev. - January 2024Initial publication