46 C.F.R. § 197.430

Current through March 31, 2024
Section 197.430 - SCUBA diving

The diving supervisor shall insure that-

(a) SCUBA diving is not conducted-
(1) Outside the no-decompression limits;
(2) At depths greater than 130 fsw;
(3) Against currents greater than one (1) knot unless line-tended; and
(4) If a diver cannot directly ascend to the surface unless line-tended;
(b) The SCUBA diver has the equipment required by §197.346(a);
(c) A standby diver is available while a diver is in the water;
(d) A diver is line-tended from the surface or accompanied by another diver in the water in continuous visual contact during the diving operation;
(e) When a diver is in a physically confining space, another diver is stationed at the underwater point of entry and is line-tending the diver; and
(f) A boat is available for diver pickup when the divers are not line-tended from the dive location.

46 C.F.R. § 197.430