University-National Oceanographic Laboratory System
Final Report of The Workshop on
Scientific Shipboard Diving Safety
James J. Griffin, Ph.D., Chairman
sponsored by
The National Science Foundation
and
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Conducted by
The Graduate School of Oceanography of
The University of Rhode Island
as a subcontract of National Science Foundation Grant OCE-8716932
from The Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical Society
Graduate School of Oceanography Technical Report 90-4
Pell Marine Science Library
University of Rhode Island
Narragansett, 02882 NOTE: Throughout the orginal document,
there are "sidebars" that explain certain terms, provide
definations or provide background information. In this version,
these sidebars are identified by "NOTE: followed by the information.
Table of Contents
Chairman's Remarks
Findings and Recommendations:
- Safety Issues
- Looking Ahead
Introduction
- Background
Phase One
Phase Two
The URI/GSO Workshop on Shipboard Scientific Diving Safety, an
Overview
Perspectives on the Problem
- UNOLS/RVOC - Jim Williams
- RVOC Safety Training Manual Subcommittee - Jack Bash
- AAUS - Chuck Mitchell
- Science - Larry Madin
Authority and Responsibility - Phil Sharkey & Jack Bash
- Draft Section 15 - UNOLS Shipboard Safety Standards
Multi-Institutional Cruises - Larry Madin
- Pre-Cruise Dive Plan - Alice Alldrvdge, Bob Steneck &
Jon Witman
Small Boats and Small Boat Operators - Tim Askew
Diver Training and Evaluation Standards - Chuck Mitchell &
Phil Sharkey
Emergency Plans - Chuck Mitchell & Robert Sand
New Technologies - Lynne Carter Hanson
Future Needs and Projects - Mike Lang
Appendices
A: Schedule of the URI/GSO Workshop on Scientific Shipboard Diving Safety
B: List of Attendees
C: Notes on the Matrix - Phil Sharkey
D: American Academy of Underwater Sciences Bibliography
E: Shipboard Diving Procedures - James R. Stewart
F: AAUS Guidelines for the use of Dive Computers
G: AAUS Safe Ascent Recommendations
