Guidance

Diving Guidelines - Diving Safety Management Systems and Diving Project Plans

NOPSEMANational Offshore Petroleum Safety and Environmental Management AuthorityN-04500-GL1222

Diving Guidelines - Diving Safety Management Systems and Diving Project Plans

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Summary

Guidance for preparing diving safety management systems and project-specific diving plans under OPGGS and OEI regulations. It addresses hazard assessment, operational procedures, competence, maintenance, workforce consultation and change management. Emergency provisions include diving bell rescue and evacuation of saturation divers while maintaining pressure, alongside monitoring, investigation and audit requirements.

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About This Record
Publisher
National Offshore Petroleum Safety and Environmental Management Authority
Type
Guidance
Reference
N-04500-GL1222
Date
12 June 2025
Topic
Incident Investigation, Occupational Health, Regulation and Legislation, Risk Management, Safety-Performance Measurement
Activity
Diving Operations, Inspection and Maintenance, Saturation Diving
Equipment
Diving Bell, Lifeboat, Personal Protective Equipment
Control
Competence and Training, Evacuation, Escape and Rescue, Management of Change, Risk Assessment
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nopsema-n-04500-gl1222 · added 1 September 2026

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