1 - Lists published by IMCA Several initiatives have been made by IMCA diving contractors of several regions to mutually recognize some doctors able to perform suitable medical examination of divers. These lists have been published as information notes by IMCA as follows: • IMCA D 07/09 Asia-Pacific initiative has been withdrawn from the IMCA website. However, the list updated in 2017 is available by clicking on this text. This list indicates doctors in the following countries. Australia and New Zealand Indonesia Malaysia Philippines Singapore Thailand • IMCA D 11/09 Italy initiative gives the list of doctors in Italy. It is available by clicking on this text. • IMCA D 05/12, the Middle East and India initiative, which is available by clicking on this text, gives the list of doctors in the following countries: Azerbaijan Egypt Georgia India Oman Qatar Saudi Arabia United Arab Emirates

2 - Diving doctors based in the United Kingdom The UK HSE provides information on medical requirements for diving at work at this address: https://www.hse.gov.uk/diving/medical-requirements.htm When this page is opened, scroll down and click on “List of AMEDs (.xlsx)” to open and download the updated list. The UK HSE also explains the process for becoming Approved Medical Examiners of Divers (AMEDs) through this link: https://webcommunities.hse.gov.uk/connect.ti/divingmedexaminer/

3 - Diving doctors based in Canada The "Diver Certification Board of Canada" is an internationally recognized certification program for the occupational diving and ROV industry, steered by multiple stakeholders committed to advancing and improving the Canadian underwater sector without any personal gain or profit. The organization provides a list of qualified physicians to conduct commercial divers' medical examinations through the following address: http://www.divercertification.com/English/PhysiciansList.html This webpage also provides guidelines to physicians who wish to be added to this list.

4 - Diving doctors based in the USA The Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical Society (UHMS) is an international non-profit organization. The UHMS is also a globally recognized source of scientific information for diving and hyperbaric medicine physiology. A list of hyperbaric medicine facilities accredited by the organization is provided at this address: https://www.uhms.org/accredited- facilities.html Hyperbaric medicine courses and yhe facility accreditation process by UHMS are provided at this address: https://membership.uhms.org/. Note that the UHMS diving physicians' training is approved by the Diving Medical Advisory Committee (DMAC) and the European Diving Technology Committee (EDTC).

5 - Diving doctors based in Australia The South Pacific Underwater Medicine Society (SPUMS) is an organization that aims to promote and facilitate the study of all aspects of underwater and hyperbaric medicine and publish information to its members and the diving community. It provides a list of diving doctors and contact forms at this address: https://spums.au/index.php/diving-doctors-list Processes for diploma in hyperbaric medicine are provided on the same page.

6 - Diving doctors based in France The preeminent French association representing companies engaged in underwater and other hyperbaric operations is the SNETI (Syndicat National des Entrepreneurs de Travaux Immerges). Regrettably, this organization does not furnish any connections to medical institutions. This also holds for the Minister of Labour, who released a roster of authorized labour physicians but omitted a directory of approved practitioners for conducting medical assessments on commercial divers. Nonetheless, two hospitals where renowned physicians—some of whom have authored articles featured on our website—can be contacted: 1- Hopital d’instruction des armees Sainte Anne 83800 Toulon - Service de Médecine Hyperbare et d’Expertise Plongée Tel: 04 83 16 21 82 Mail: smhep@sainteanne.org 2 - Centre hospitalier universitaire la Cavale Blanche Brest - Unité de soins hyperbares Tel: 02 98 34 70 98 Mail: Caisson-hyperbare@chu-brest.fr

7 - Diving doctors based in Norway The Helse Bergen Haukeland Universitetssjukehus (Department of Occupational Medicine) in Bergen offers a wide range of services, including occupational Health sciences, allergology, diving medicine, and maritime medicine. It can be contacted at this address: https://helse-bergen.no/en/avdelinger/yrkesmedisinsk-avdeling Phone: +47 55 97 38 75

8 - Diving doctors based in Sweden Sahlgrenska University Hospital, situated in Gothenburg, boasts a department dedicated to hyperbaric medicine. Regrettably, I was unable to ascertain the direct contact details for this department. Nonetheless, one may reach out to the hospital via email at sahlgrenskaic@vgregion.se, or arrange an appointment through their website at https://www.sahlgrenska.se/en/ The Swedish Armed Forces Diving and Naval Medicine Centre assumes responsibility for the instruction and preparation of divers enlisted in the Swedish Armed Forces. The centre also undertakes research and development initiatives, as well as conducts assessments concerning diving medicine and underwater equipment. Furthermore, it has received accreditation from both the International Diving School Association (IDSA) and the Swedish Board for Accreditation and Conformity Assessment (SWEDAC). To contact the Swedish Armed Forces Diving and Naval Medicine Centre, use their email address: dnc@mil.se For more information about this centre, visit their website at https://www.forsvarsmakten.se/en/about/organisation/training- units-schools-and-centres/naval-warfare-centre/swaf-dnc/ .

9 - Diving doctors based in Denmark Medical examinations for divers are organized by the Danish Maritime Authority, which provides a list of approved medical examiners at this address: https://dma.dk/safety-at-sea/commercial-diving/medical- examinations

10 - Diving doctors based in the Netherlands AQUAMED BV is a renowned firm specializing in diving medical consultancy. It offers comprehensive professional diving assessments, including initial entry examinations and follow- up/repeat evaluations. The company can be reached through its website at this address: https://www.aquamed.nl/wp/en/diving- medical-examination/professional-diving/

11 - Diving doctors based in South Africa Two organizations can be contacted: 1 - Diving medecine: Website: http://www.airseamed.co.za/Diving-Medicine Email: info@airseamed.co.za Telephone: +27 21 424 2003 2 - Southern African Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical Association (SAUHMA). is a reputed organization that can be contacted through this webpage: https://www.sauhma.org/dive-medical

12 - Diving doctors based in other countries Navies typically employ divers who are accompanied by qualified physicians. As a result, Navy hospitals can be consulted for medical advice. Additionally, there are several organizations available as resources in this field: • "OXYNET" is an online platform that provides healthcare professionals and scientists with information on hyperbaric oxygen therapy and diving medicine. It offers a comprehensive list of hyperbaric medical facilities managed by competent diving medical specialists at the following address: http://www.oxynet.org/ • The "Asia Hyperbaric and Diving Medical Association" (AHDMA) comprises over 120 diving medical specialists from the Asia- Pacific region. This association can be contacted through its website: https://ahdma.org/ • "Midlands Diving Chamber" is a website that lists addresses of diving chambers across Africa, Antarctica, Asia, the Caribbean, Central America, Europe, the Middle East, North America, and Oceania. It can be accessed through this address: http://www.midlandsdivingchamber.co.uk/