Occupational Diving Science Program

We engage in a variety of underwater activities through provision of diving services, managing operations, sponsored events, and endorsement of practical projects in line with our mission. Through these engagements, advancing the science of occupational diving is a central focus.

Policy

For events and activities occurring with company/institution funding, endorsement, sponsorship, or through other brand association that engage [persons] diving, our policy is that all divers (faculty, staff, students, volunteers, contractors, company personnel, etc.) meet applicable regulations and operate in a manner consistent with local safe practices.

 In all such instances, if a diving purpose is mission/task oriented, it is therefore occupational in nature. As such, any diving activity must be executed according to a pre‐prepared safety plan, approved by the organizers, and, at a minimum, follows guidelines consistent with the Marine Technology Society’s Code of Practice for Occupational Diving.

This presents a very exciting opportunity for the advancement and convergence of techniques and technologies that will strengthen humans’ position within the #BlueEconomy.

Opportunity

Numerous universities, marine programs, and small businesses undertake occupational diving activities, though often do not have administrative structures in place for federally required regulatory compliance, health & safety, and risk management functions – exposing both the persons and entities to significant risks.

Our diving safety program may be engaged cooperatively to afford participants a mechanism to mitigate these risks through participation on a shared Dive Contral Board while benefitting from Dive Officer (SME) services related to occupational diving compliance and operations.

Contact us to learn more about engaging with our diving safety program.