
Meet international diving safety standards with the 2023 Diving Code. This 2024 edition covers equipment, protocols, and compliance for vessels over 500 GT, effective January 2024.
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Elevate Diving Safety with the IMO’s 2023 Diving Code
The *International Code of Safety for Diving Operations (Diving Code) 2023* is the maritime industry’s most authoritative resource for regulating underwater operations. Developed by the International Maritime Organization (IMO), this code establishes a global benchmark for diving safety, ensuring that all commercial diving activities meet stringent international standards. Mandatory for vessels of 500 gross tonnage or more equipped with diving systems, this publication is a critical tool for shipowners, operators, and diving contractors committed to operational excellence and regulatory compliance.
Comprehensive Framework for Safe Diving Operations
This code provides a detailed framework for the design, construction, and operation of diving units, addressing every aspect of underwater safety. It covers essential requirements for equipment, personnel training, emergency procedures, and risk management, ensuring that all diving operations are conducted with the highest level of protection. By standardizing safety protocols, the Diving Code 2023 minimizes risks such as equipment failure, human error, and environmental hazards, fostering a safer working environment for divers and support personnel worldwide.
Global Compliance for Modern Maritime Operations
Adopted under IMO resolution MSC.548(107), the 2023 edition of the Diving Code reflects the latest advancements in diving technology and safety practices. With 93 pages of up-to-date regulations, this paperback publication is an indispensable reference for maritime professionals. It applies to all vessels equipped with diving systems as of January 1, 2024, making it a must-have for ensuring compliance with international maritime law. Whether for offshore construction, inspection, or salvage operations, this code provides the technical guidance needed to conduct diving activities safely and efficiently.
The *International Code of Safety for Diving Operations (Diving Code) 2023* is a 93-page paperback publication in English, published in April 2024. It weighs 1.8 kg and is adopted under IMO resolution MSC.548(107). This code applies to vessels of 500 gross tonnage or more equipped with diving systems, effective January 1, 2024.
As the leading global authority on maritime safety and regulation, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) sets the standards for safe, secure, and environmentally sound shipping. With a focus on international cooperation, the IMO develops conventions, codes, and guidelines that shape the future of the maritime industry, ensuring compliance and operational excellence across the globe.
This code applies to ships with a gross tonnage of at least 500 that are equipped with a diving system installed from January 1, 2024 onward.
No, this edition is only available in English, both in print and digital formats.
The code was adopted under resolution MSC.548(107).
The 2024 edition contains 93 pages.
Yes, it establishes minimum international standards for the design, construction, and control of diving units to safely support diving operations.
This edition was published in April 2024.