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Updated on the 19th of February 2024

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The documents categorized under the Diving and ROV Specialists and CCO Ltd headings are in line with this website's mission to operate independently of external bodies by providing diving and ROV crews with reliable information that we consider appropriate to the subject matter. These resources are based on scientific and technical documentation held within our database and nationally and globally recognized standards and guidelines selected for their relevance. The following publications are at your disposal. Click on the cover image to view the corresponding descriptions.

Please note that Diving Management Study #13 is currently underway. This will discuss the rules and tools developed to frame the work of scientists designing dive tables. In the meantime, we suggest you take a closer look at the two documents highlighted below:

The "Basic Rigging and Lifting Procedures Handbook" has been available since August.2023. This document aims to promote the essential principles for organizing basic lifting procedures for various loads for diving and ROV teams for the operations they may undertake during the construction projects they are involved in. It is based on national and international standards and guidelines,

Pre-dive conditioning refers to experimental studies made to demonstrate that the preparation of the diver through exercise, oxygen, substance uptake, or other methods before the immersion has beneficial effects on decompression. The document “About pre-dive conditioning and commercial diving”, published in September 2022, is a quick review of experiments undertaken and the

such as those from ISO, EN, ASME, ASTM, OSHA, UK-HSE, and others in addition to manufacturer recommendations. It is composed of two parts: 1. The description of the lifting systems. 2. The management procedures, elements to consider, and particular procedures such as personnel transfer.

applicability of the procedures tested to the commercial diving industry. It also highlights the lack of means devoted to scientists and suggests possible actions that commercial diving companies could implement to support research.

This paper provides an overview of the use of ultrasound in decompression research, particularly Doppler ultrasound and brightness (B)-mode ultrasound. Furthermore, the authors discuss the strengths and limitations of these technologies and how new advancements are improving our ability to understand bubble behavior post-decompression.

Organs”, which was published in 2010 by Gezina T.M.L. Oei, Nina C. Weber, Markus W. Hollmann, and Benedikt Preckel. This study evidences the beneficial impact of helium on cells, highlighting its potential in developing novel clinical approaches, notably for tissue preservation during blood supply restoration of deoxygenated tissues, which may avoid the well-known phenomena of inflammation and oxidative damage.

We recommend directing your attention toward ultrasonic procedures, outlined in the document titled "Ultrasound in Decompression Research: Fundamentals, Considerations, and Future Technologies", authored by David Q. Le, Paul A. Dayton, Frauke Tillmans, John J. Freiberger, Richard Moon, Petar Denoble, and Virginie Papadopoulou, among the recently incorporated documents.

While conducting research on heliox and trimix diving procedures, I came across the study titled “Cellular Effects of Helium in Different

Many technical documents are published besides scientific papers and our handbooks and studies. Some, such as, for example, those about first aid are of primary importance:

“Glowing Sucker Octopus (Stauroteuthis syrtensis)-Inspired Soft Robotic Gripper for Underwater Self-Adaptive Grasping and Sensingy” by Mingxin Wu, Xingwen Zheng, Ruosi Liu, Ningzhe Hou, Waqar Hussain Afridi, Rahdar Hussain Afridi, Xin Guo, Jianing Wu, Chen Wang, and Guangming Xie, is a well- documented description of a bio-inspired gripper.

“An evaluation of the NUI Compact Chest Compression Device (NCCD), a mechanical CPR device suitable for use in the saturation diving Environment” by Andrew Tabner, Philip Bryson, Nicholas Tilbury, Benjamin McGregor, Alistair Wesson, Gareth R Hughes, Gareth D Hughes, and Graham Johnson, is a complementary study of the one above.

“Delivering Manual Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) in a Diving Bell: An Analysis of Head-to-chest and knee-to-chest Compression Techniques”, by Graham Johnson, Philip Bryson, Nicholas Tilbury, Benjamin McGregor , Alistair Wesson, Gareth D Hughes, Gareth R Hughes, and Andrew Tabner. is a comparision of the various techniques used in closed bells

This paper is available with other publications in "Documents" (see in the navigation bar) or by clicking the cover pictures on the side.

Many of the studies we have included in our database for this revision pertain to the design of bio-inspired vehicles and manipulators. The reason is that the excellent document “Recent progress on underwater soft robots: Adhesion, grabbing, actuating, and sensing” by Yeming Zhang, Demin Kong, Yan Shi, Maolin Cai, Qihui Yu, Shuping Li, Kai Wang, and Chuangchuang Liu, which was highlighted in the previous revision, opens to new concepts to be documented.

This section relates to underwater archaeology documents, museums and all activities that promote the history of diving and navigation. Our database contains about 130 papers by real archaeologists, UNESCO reports and regulations concerning these activities, which should be in accordance with the "United Nations Convention on the Parts of the Sea Under the Authority of States". There is also a list of downloadable museums. While archaeologists have often used the services of recreational divers for years, the exploration of deep wreck sites inaccessible to such divers may require them to use the services of professional diving and ROV teams, applying the procedures in force in the offshore industry. Please note that nine new documents have been added to our database. Click on the button below to view the list.

Videos and animations are available through the main 'Documents' section; these are presentations of equipment, systems, and working practices provided by manufacturers, people at work, and various organizations, that can be used to illustrate courses, toolbox talks, and conferences. Based on the above, the database is regularly updated with documents related to the articles published in the "Food for Thought" and "Equipment to Consider" sections. Two new animations have been added to the database. You can see the list by clicking on the button below. You can also click on the images above to open the pages where they are described and can be opened.

The purpose of this section is to provide small articles describing new equipment that may be useful in organizing underwater operations. Its other function is to highlight dangerous equipment, such as counterfeit or poorly designed or manufactured systems, which may expose users to hazardous conditions. Please note that our previous articles remain in our database and can be consulted at any time. Click on the button below to access them.

Underwater Swimming Manipulators are innovative bio-inspired designs of autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) that enable operations in regions beyond the reach of conventional ROVs and AUVs due to their eel-like structures. Moreover, they manifest remarkable versatility for performing light tasks, rendering them ideal instruments for steady observation and minor upkeep of subaquatic installations.

Underwater swimming manipulators concepts

This article describes these devices and references relevant studies to understand them better. It can be accessed by clicking the button below.

News

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Also, recent announcements from various professional and safety organizations, and lists of scientific and technical paid documents can be consulted on a specific page by clicking the button below.

Please note that the hyperlinks to the guidelines and information notes indexed in this section are provided for informational purposes only. "Diving and ROV Specialists.com" assumes no responsibility for the creation of any of these documents. As stated in our "About Us" section, we operate independently and have no plans to seek organizational membership. Our mission is to furnish diving and ROV teams with reliable information written by us or others, including materials published by professional organizations that we consider integral to our responsibilities. Nevertheless, as elucidated in Diving Management Studies CCO Ltd #7 and #11's conclusion, every guideline put forth by an organization must be scrutinized by qualified individuals who determine its feasibility for their respective companies' utilization. In other words, it is your prerogative to deem each document on this page suitable or unsuitable for all aspects of your diving and ROV operations.

Logistics

• Diving doctors & clinics • Medical equipment • Diving equipment manufacturers & suppliers • Underwater tools and their surface support equipment • ROV and AUV manufacturers • Underwater navigation and visualization systems • Logistic supporting services • Ship chartering companies • Shipyards • Training establishments & Recruitment agencies • Banks, insurances, and medical assistance

The subsection "ROV and AUV manufacturers" now includes a comprehensive list of "manipulator manufacturers." To access this information, simply click on either the designated text or tile labelled as "logistics" in the navigation bar.

The Logistics section includes the following sub-sections, which provide links to manufacturers and service providers. As with all our other sections, we take pride in checking the hyperlinks every time we update the site. However, it is important to note that websites can malfunction for various reasons, even if they have worked seamlessly during the overhaul.

The "Food for Thought" section disseminates concise articles on various topics, providing readers with thought-provoking material that facilitates the analysis of potential new markets and events that may affect our respective professions now or in the future. By adopting a non-monocultural approach to the development of our professions, we can broaden our horizons and remain adaptable to changing circumstances. Please note that previous publications in this section remain in our database and can be consulted at any time. Click the button provided below to access the list and choose your preferred article.

In this publication, Jean-Pierre Imbert explains the history and justification of the Comex treatment table Cx 30, which represents a significant advancement in the field of hyperbaric medicine. This procedure is commonly used in many countries and recommended by various organizations, including the Diving Medical Advisory Committee (DMAC). Despite this, it is still not widely used in certain regions. Therefore, I hope this presentation will change the minds of those who have not yet been convinced by its efficacy and make them embrace it. Jean-Pierre Imbert started his exceptional career in 1975 with a master's degree in biomedical engineering, obtained at the Institute for Environmental Medicine in Philadelphia where he studied isobaric counter diffusion under the direction of Dr Christian J. Lambertsen. From 1975 to 1995, he was part of the Comex research & development team which led all the deep dives programs including the CORAZ animal experimental program to 1000 msw, the manned experimental and operational deep dives, i.e., JANUS IV 450 msw, DRET 450 msw, JASON experimental argon saturation, and the Hydra program using the hydrogen-helium-oxygen breathing mixture that culminated in two world records: Hydra 8, at sea, and Hydra 10 onshore, with 534 msw and 701 msw depth, respectively. Being the Comex Diving Manager from 1982 to 1995, Jean-Pierre Imbert designed the Comex diving procedures, particularly the 1986 and 1994 revisions of the Comex diving manuals and safety management system. He designed the French government MT92 diving tables which have become an international reference, and the deep diving operations procedures that have been published by the Brazilian authorities as NORMAM-15/DPC. Jean-Pierre Imbert had major participation in the Norwegian Deepex I 300 msw and II 450 msw projects at the Norwegian Underwater Institute, in the 350 msw offshore pipeline repair, and the 350 msw NorskHydro Oseberg project. He also designed procedures for major tunnelling interventions accomplished in Barcelona, Hong Kong, and Singapore, and is the author of diving manuals for diving companies. Jean-Pierre Imbert keeps leading research & development programs and publishing landmark scientific papers. This article was first printed in the DAN Recompression Chamber Network newsletter (https://dan.org). It is published with the organization's authorization. Click on the button below to open it.

Evolution and performance of the COMEX tables By Jean Pierre Imbert

This section contains papers dealing with technologies applicable to remotely operated and autonomous underwater vehicles. They can be considered scientific studies dedicated to the above-mentioned equipment. One hundred and forty-five documents have been added to our database, which contains documents from the fifties to the present. Click on the button below to open the list of these new documents.

Studies of ROV and AUV Concepts

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