Commercial Diving

Important and Mandatory Instructions and Requirements:

Companies operating in the field of commercial diving in-shore / off-shore the coastline must comply with Ministerial Decree No. 466/2018 regarding the issuance of Egyptian commercial diving licenses, specifically the occupational safety and health requirements stated in the Egyptian Commercial Diving Code, as follows:

1. Follow safe diving procedures (Articles 60–141).
2. Ensure the availability of valid certification for all diving equipment used (Articles 112–135).
3. Provide a hazard assessment according to the diving project plan (Article 49).
4. Have an approved diving work permit (Articles 53–58).
5. Provide an evacuation and emergency plan (Diving Contractor Clause – Article 43).
6. All divers must obtain a commercial diver license for operations inside the coastline, issued by the Egyptian Authority for Maritime Safety (Chapter IV – Articles 20–26).
7. A certified in-shore commercial diving supervisor must be present to oversee diving operations (Articles 143–158).
8. A standby diver must be available and ready to enter the water (Standby Diving – Article 47 / Paragraph D / Articles 100–102).
9. Relevant authorities (shipping agent / vessel master / port authority) must review the contractor’s diving operations, sign the diving project plan, and review the hazard assessment.

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