The South Pacific Underwater Medicine Society (SPUMS), in collaboration with the European Underwater and Baromedical Society (EUBS), published the following paid articles in the issues 3 & 4 of Volume 54 of their journal 2024. These articles are now accessible through the society login or via the internet address below: https://www.dhmjournal.com/index.php/purchase-an-embargoed- article. • Validation of necrotising infection clinical composite endpoint in a retrospective cohort of patients with necrotising soft tissue infections. Authors: Bion V, Jape D, Niesen R, Angliss M, Bruscino-Raiola F, Mitra B, Devaney B. • Acoustic emission, an innovative diagnosis tool for therapeutic hyperbaric chambers: or how to requalify safely using pneumatic pressure test. Author: Catty J, Seguin O, Juillie J-L, Mathieu D, Parmentier- Decrucq E • The role of hyperbaric oxygen treatment in the management of spondylodiscitis. Authors: Canarslan Demir K, Turgut B, Sariyerli Dursun GB, Konyalioğlu FS, Zaman T. • Maxillary sinus barotrauma with infraorbital nerve paraesthesia after breath-hold diving. Authors: Canarslan Demir K, Yücel Z. • Methylphenidate and the risk of acute central nervous system oxygen toxicity: a rodent model and observational data in human divers Authors: Gur I, Arieli Y, Matsliah Y. • Lateral ST-elevation myocardial infarction from systemic air embolism after CT guided lung biopsy. Authors: Htay AM, Wilson E • Hyperbaric oxygen treatment (HBOT) in a case of traumatic chondronecrosis of the cricoid cartilage. Authors: Kumar S, Chaudhry HBS, Risham M, Lanjekar K, Mohanty C, Bhutani S. • The investigation of diving accidents and fatalities. Authors: Lippmann J, Caruso J • Role of tympanocentesis in the prevention of middle ear barotrauma induced by fast buoyant ascent escape from 200 m underwater. Authors: Liu X, Yuan H, Peng J, Zhu G, Wang N, Wen Y, Zheng H, Fang Y, Wang W. • Arterial dissection in scuba divers: a potential adverse manifestation of the physiological effects of immersion. Authors: Pollock NW, Lippmann J, Pearn J, Hayman J • Retrospective analysis of challenging cases for medical examiners of diving. Authors: Reus I, van de Sande E, Rienks R, Wingelaar T. • Medical examination of divers after COVID-19 infection: a prospective, observational study using published (original and revised) guidelines for evaluation. Authors: Sadler C, Lussier A, Grover I, Van Hoesen K, Lindholm P. • Bispectral index with density spectral array (BIS-DSA) monitoring in a patient with inner ear and cerebral decompression sickness. Authors: Schmitz G, Aguero S. • Large lungs in divers: a risk for pulmonary barotrauma? Diving and Hyperbaric Medicine. Authors: van Hulst RA, van Ooij PJAM. • Hyperbaric medicine and climate footprint. Authors: Varichon A, Pignel R, Boet • Evaluation of a new hyperbaric oxygen ventilator during pressure- controlled ventilation. Authors: Wang C, Yu Q, Liu Y, Ren Z, Liu Y, Xue L. • Trends in competitive freediving accidents. Authors: Allinger J, Melikov O, Lemaître F. • Anaesthetic and surgical management of gastric perforation secondary to a diving incident: a case report. Authors: Ben Ayad I, Damman C, vander Essen L, Majerus B. • Divers treated in Townsville, Australia: worse symptoms lead to poorer outcomes. Authors: Blake DF, Crowe M, Lindsay D, Turk R, Mitchell SJ, Pollock NW • Economic analysis of hyperbaric oxygen therapy for the treatment of ischaemic diabetic foot ulcers. Authors: Brouwer RJ, van Reijen NS, Dijkgraaf MG, Hoencamp R, Koelemay MJW, van Hulst RA, Ubbink DT. • Hyperbaric oxygen therapy for idiopathic sudden sensorineural hearing loss: a cohort study of 10 versus more than 10 treatments. Authors: Laupland BR, Laupland KB, Thistlethwaite K. • Five consecutive cases of sensorineural hearing loss associated with inner ear barotrauma due to diving, successfully treated with hyperbaric oxygen. Author: Smart D • Development of myopia in scuba diving and hyperbaric oxygen treatment: a case report and systematic review. Authors: Sokolowski SA, Räisänen-Sokolowski AK, Lundell RV • Modelling the risk factors for accidents in recreational divers: results from a cross-sectional evaluation in Belgium. Authors: Tournoy KG, Vandebotermet M, Neuville P, Germonpré P • Meclizine seasickness medication and its effect on central nervous system oxygen toxicity in a murine model. Authors: Wiener G, Jamison A, Tal D. • Recurrent cutaneous decompression sickness in a hyperbaric chamber attendant with a large persistent foramen ovale. Authors: Wilmshurst PT, Edge CJ • Dive medicine capability at Rothera Research Station (British Antarctic Survey), Adelaide Island, Antarctica. Authors: Wood FNR, Bowen K, Hartley R, Warner M, Watts D • Occurrence and resolution of freediving-induced pulmonary syndrome in breath-hold divers: an online survey of lung squeeze incidents. Authors: Yu E, Dong GZ, Patron T, Coombs M, Lindholm P, Tillmans F. These articles are paid for one year, execpt for registered members of EUBS and SPUMS. Passed the one year embargo, the articles are free of charge, and can be downloaded through this link: https://www.dhmjournal.com/index.php/full-journals-embargoed/full- journals Note that many of these articles are published through other organizations and are also integrated in our database.

South Pacific Underwater Medicine Society (SPUMS)

The Marine Technology Society (MTS) has several technical committees that publish guidelines. The latest edition of the Journal is the volume 58, number 3, published in September 2024. The following articles can be downloaded:

Marine Technology Society

The International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) published numerous documents from August to mid of December 2024. Competence and training: • IMCA C004 - Guidance on competen assurance and assessment offshore. • IMCA C005 - Guidance on competence assurance and assessment: Remote system & ROV division. Health. Safety, Security, & Environment • IMCA HSS033 - Guidance on Occupational health (Nov 2024) Diving division • IMCA D023 - Diving equipment system inspection guidance note (DESIGN) for surface orientated diving systems (oct 24) • IMCA D024 - Diving equipment system inspection guidance note (DESIGN) for saturation diving system (Oct 24) • IMCA D037 - Diving equipment system inspection guidance note (DESIGN) for surface mixed gas diving systems (Oct 24 ) • IMCA D073 - Requierements for IMCA approved life support technician training courses (Sept 24) • IMCA D072 - Requierements for IMCA approved Trainee air diving supervisor courses (Sept 24). • IMCA D073 - Requierements for IMCA approved bell diving supervisor courses • IMCA D035 - The selection of vessels of opportunity for diving operations (Aug 24) Lifting & rigging • IMCA LR010 - Guidance for remotely operated vehicle load testing and inspection. Marine • IMCA M 234 - research on autonomous maritime radio devices (Nov 24) ROV division • IMCA R021- Guidance for remotely operated vehicle load testing and inspection. • IMCA R002 - Requirements for IMCA-approved ROV introductory training courses (Nov 24)

International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA)

• Technology Gaps for Monitoring Birds and Marine Mammals at Offshore Wind Facilities Authors: Courbis, Sarah; Williams, Kate; Stepanuk, Julia; Etter, Heidi; McManus, Megan; Campoblanco, Fabiola; Pacini, Aude • Adaptive Tracking of the Barents Sea Polar Front Using an Autonomous Underwater Vehicle. Authors: Mo-Bjørkelund, Tore; Kolås, Eivind; Fer, Ilker; Ludvigsen, Martin • Advanced Simulation and Environmental Impact Assessment of Combustion in Maritime Energy Systems. Authors: Saadeldin, Mahmoud A.; Elgohary, Mohamed M.; Abdelnaby, Maged M.; Shouman, Mohamed R. • Performance of Moored Real-Time Ocean Observations During Cyclones in the Bay of Bengal Authors: Ranganathan, Sundar; Weller, Robert A.; Venkatesan, Ramasamy; Tandon, Amit; Arul Muthiah, M; Mohapatra, Mrutyunjay. • Recent Advances in Assessing Environmental Effects of Marine Renewable Energy Around the World. Authors: Copping, Andrea E.; Martínez, M. Luisa; Hemery, Lenaïg G.; Hutchison, Ian; Jones, Kristin; Kaplan, Marley. • An Evolving Blue Economy: Exploring the Future for Marine Renewable Energy. Authors: Chang, Grace; Schmaus, Carrie; Kendall, James J.; Kohut, Josh T.; Kramer, Sharon; Perry, Ruth

The resolutions and conventions from the International Maritime Organization (IMO) are available free of charge and can be downloaded using the links provided in our document titled “Internet links to IMO resolutions and maritime facts,” located in the subsection “UN conventions and national laws” within the main section “Documents.” However, the organization also provides paid documents whose purpose is to group and better explain the various resolutions and conventions. Catalogs that list these documents are available in English, French, Spanish, Arabic, Chinese, and Russian at the following address: https://www.imo.org/en/publications/Pages/CatalogueAndBookCodeLists .aspx

International Maritime Organization (IMO)

International Organization for Standardization (ISO)

The standards and guidelines from the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) are unfortunately not free of charge, despite the belief that they should be. The organization publishes lists of its standards in process at this address: https://www.iso.org/iso-update.html. Please note the following documents among those listed between October and December 2024: • ISO/CD 484-1: Shipbuilding — Ship screw propellers — Manufac- turing tolerances — Part 1: Propellers of diameter greater than 2,50 m • ISO/CD 484-2: Shipbuilding — Ship screw propellers — manufac turing tolerances — Part 2: Propellers of diameter greater than 2,50 m • ISO/CD 3715-1: Ships and marine technology — Propulsion plants for ships — Part 1: Vocabulary for geometry of propellers • ISO/CD 16304: Ships and marine technology — Marine environment protection — Arrangement and management of port waste reception facilities • ISO/CD 21070: Ships and marine technology — Marine environment protection — Management and handling of shipboard garbage • ISO/CD 18646-6: Robotics — Performance criteria and related test methods for service robots — Part 6: Lower- limb wearable robots • ISO/FDIS 3506-3: Fasteners — Mechanical properties of corrosion resistant stainless steel fasteners — Part 3: Set screws (and similar fasteners not under tensile stress) with specified grades and hardness classes (Revision of ISO 3506-3:2009) • ISO/FDIS 3506-4: Fasteners — Mechanical properties of corrosion-resistant stainless steel fasteners — Part 4: Tapping screws with specified grade and hardness classes (Revision of ISO 3506- 4:2009) • ISO/FDIS 22899-3: Determination of the resistance to jet fires of passive fire protection materials — Part 3: Extended test requirements • ISO/FDIS 16625: Cranes and hoists — Selection of wire ropes, drums and sheaves • ISO/FDIS 4301-5: Cranes — Classification — Part 5: Bridge and gantry cranes • ISO/DIS 15513: Cranes - Competency requirements for crane operators (drivers), slingers, signallers and assessors • ISO 13997:2024: Protective clothing — Mechanical properties — Determination of resistance to cutting by sharp objects • ISO 24232:2024: Protective clothing — Protection against rain • ISO 11999-1:2024: PPE for firefighters — Test methods and requirements for PPE used by firefighters who are at risk of exposure to high levels of heat and/or flame while fighting fires occurring in structures — Part 1: General • ISO/DIS 14116.2: Protective clothing — Protection against flame - Limited flame spread materials, material assemblies and clothing. • ISO 22568-1:2019/DAmd 1: Foot and leg protectors - Requirements and test methods for footwear components - Part 1: Metallic toecaps - Amendment 1 • ISO 16810:2024: Non-destructive testing — Ultrasonic testing - General principles • ISO 15708-1:2024: Non-destructive testing — Radiation methods for computed tomography — Part 1: Vocabulary • ISO/CD 20769-1: Non-destructive testing — Radiographic inspection of corrosion and deposits in pipes by X- and gamma rays — Part 1: Tangential radiographic inspection • ISO/CD 20769-2: Non-destructive testing — Radiographic inspection of corrosion and deposits in pipes by X- and gamma rays — Part 2: Double wall radiographic inspection • ISO/CD 6346: Freight containers — Coding, identification and marking • ISO/CD 9897: Freight containers — Container equipment data exchange (CEDEX) — General communication codes • ISO 10855-1:2024: Offshore containers and associated lifting sets - Part 1: Design, manufacture and marking of offshore containers • ISO 10855-2:2024: Offshore containers and associated lifting sets - Part 2: Design, manufacture and marking of lifting sets. • ISO 10855-3:2024: Offshore containers and associated lifting sets - Part 3: Periodic inspection, examination and testing.

The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), founded in 1921, is a global trade association representing shipowners and operators. It advocates for suitable practices in the shipping industry and represents about 80% of the world's merchant fleet across 40 countries. The ICS offers both free and paid guidelines for various types of vessels, among which is the paid document below, that have been recently published:

International Chamber of Shipping (ICS)

The Oil Companies International Marine Forum (OCIMF)

The Oil Companies International Marine Forum (OCIMF), founded in April 1970, is a prominent authority on marine safety and includes over 100 member companies. It holds consultancy status at the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and focuses on the safe and environmentally responsible transportation of crude oil, oil products, petrochemicals, and gas. It also promotes similar standards in offshore marine operations management and develops guidelines for the design, construction, and operation of tankers, barges, and offshore vessels, incorporating human factors in all its activities. Its publications can be accessed at https://www.ocimf.org/publications/ . No new paid documents have been published between September and mid-December 2024. However, visiting the rich library of this organization is recommendable. Among the latest paid documents published, please note the one below:

International Association of Independent Tanker Owners (INTERTANKO)

INTERTANKO is a trade association that represents independent tanker owners globally. It deals with operational, technical, legal, and commercial issues affecting its members. The organization offers a database of free and paid documents to its members. Nonmembers can also buy the paid documents at the following address: https://www.intertanko.com/info-centre/intertanko- publications/infocentrebooklistings . Among these paid documents, note the guidelines below:

The Institute of Marine Engineering Science and Technology (IMarEST)

The Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology (IMarEST) is an international, multidisciplinary professional body that unites marine engineers, scientists, and technologists. The organization offers news and paid articles, accessible via the "News" button on their website's navigation bar. Among these publications, note the magazine below:

The International Maritime Health Association (IMHA)

The International Maritime Health Association (IMHA) is a non- governmental organization dedicated to improving health services for seafarers, fishermen, and port workers. It promotes high healthcare and safety standards at sea and provides links to guidelines from international organizations such as the EU, ILO, and IMO. Additionally, the organization sells the books such as the one below:

The Nautical Institute (NI)

The Nautical Institute (NI) is an international professional organization dedicated to advancing professionalism, best practices, and safety in the maritime industry. It comprises four departments: membership and branches, information and publishing, research and relationships, and qualifications. The institute's website features a bookshop where, among other documents, the following maritime-related books are sold.

International Labour Organization (ILO)

The International Labour Organization (ILO), a specialized agency of the United Nations, promotes social and economic justice through international labour standards. It provides free resolutions and conventions and sells documents, the catalog of which is available at https://www.ilo.org/publications/ilo-publications-catalogue-2024

NORSOK standards

The NORSOK standards are developed by the Norwegian petroleum industry. Their purpose is to ensure safety, enhance value, and promote cost-effectiveness in petroleum industry developments and operations. These standards aim to replace oil company specifications and serve as references in regulatory authorities’ regulations. Website: https://standard.no/en/sectors/petroleum/norsok-standards/