The South Pacific Underwater Medicine Society (SPUMS), in collaboration with the European Underwater and Baromedical Society (EUBS), published the following paid articles in the first issue of Volume 54 of their journal in March 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. • Effect of hyperbaric oxygen treatment on ischaemia-reperfusion injury in rats detorsioned after experimental ovarian torsion. Authors: Bulutlar E, Yilmaz A, Uluutku Bulutlar GB, Aslan Y, Bozdağ HN, Küçükodaci Z. • Equipoise: an important ethical consideration when contemplating participation in a randomised controlled trial of hyperbaric oxygen treatment in necrotising soft tissue infections. Author: Devaney B. • Hyperbaric oxygen treatment for infants: retrospective analysis of 54 patients treated in two tertiary care centres. Authors: Ozgok Kangal K, Mirasoglu B. • Efficacy of searching in biomedical databases beyond MEDLINE in identifying randomised controlled trials on hyperbaric oxygen treatment. Authors: Khan K, Islam MS, Kaur M, Burns JK, Etherington C, Dion P-M, Alsayadi S, Boet S. • Time to shock people. Authors: Laden G, Mathew B, Ananthasayanam A. • Response to Laden et al. Authors: Tabner A, Johnson G, Bryson P on behalf of the authorship team. • Secondary deterioration in a patient with cerebral and coronary arterial gas embolism after brief symptom resolution: a case report. Authors: Tsushima R, Mori K, Imaki S. • Chain of events analysis in diving accidents treated by the Royal Netherlands Navy 1966-2023. Authors: Turner BL, van Ooij P-JAM, Wingelaar TT, van Hulst RA, Endert EL, Clarijs P, Hoencamp R. • Reported outcome measures in necrotising soft tissue infections: a systematic review. Authors: Wackett J, Devaney B, Chau R, Ho J, King N, Grewal J, Armstrong J, Mitra B. • Hyperbaric oxygen for the treatment of carbon monoxide-induced delayed neurological sequelae: a case report and review of the literature. Authors: Wong ZKR, Teo CKA, Kwek JWM, Kim SJ, See HG. 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 57, number 4, published in December 2023. The following articles can be downloaded:

UT Two - Underwater technology - Issue 2/ 2024. This document, published by “UT2 Publishing” for and on behalf of the Society for Underwater Technology, provides articles on recent technologies and manufacturer addresses.

Underwater robotics - Issue 13 This document, also published by “UT2 Publishing” for and on behalf of the Society for Underwater Technology, provides articles on Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROV), and Autonomus Underwater Vehicles (AUV), in addition to manufacturer addresses.

Marine Technology Society

The International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) published numerous documents from February to the end of April 2024. Many of these documents are revisions of recently published or updated guidelines. Marine guidelines: • IMCA M 103 - Guidelines for the design and operation of dynamically positioned vessels • IMCA M 119 - Fires in (DP) vessels • IMCA M 134 - A comparison of moored and dynamically positioned diving support vessels • IMCA M 140 - Specification for DP capability plots • IMCA M 159 - Guidance on thruster-assisted station keeping by FPSOs and similar turret-moored vessels • IMCA M 163 - Guidelines for the quality assurance and quality control of software • IMCA M 165 - Dynamic positioning station keeping review – incidents reported for 2000 • IMCA D 181 - Analysis of station keeping incident data 1994-2003 • IMCA M 186 - Station keeping incidents reported for 2005 • IMCA M 191 - Code of practice for DP annual trials for mobile offshore drilling units • IMCA M 192 - Dynamic positioning station keeping review – Incidents reported for 2006 • IMCA M 197 - Guidance on examination of steel wire rope through magnetic rope testing (MRT) • IMCA M 198 - Dynamic positioning station keeping review – Incidents reported for 2007 • IMCA M 200 - Deep water acoustic positioning • IMCA M 202 - Guidance on the transfer of personnel to and from offshore vessels and structures • IMCA M 204 - Vessel assurance • IMCA M 207 - Dynamic positioning station keeping review – incidents reported for 2008 • IMCA M 211 - Dynamic positioning station keeping review – incidents reported for 2009 • IMCA M 216 - Thruster integrity management guidance • IMCA M 218 - Dynamic positioning station keeping review – incidents reported for 2010 • IMCA M 227 - Dynamic positioning station keeping review – incidents reported for 2011 • IMCA M 228 - Dynamic positioning station keeping review – incidents reported for 2012 • IMCA M 230 - Station keeping incidents reported for 2013 • IMCA M 231 - Station keeping incidents reported for 2014 • IMCA M 232 - Standardised boat landing research report • IMCA M 233 - Station keeping incidents reported for 2015 • IMCA M 234 - Research on personal locator beacons • IMCA M 237 - Guidance on the selection, safe use and inspection of high performance fibre slings used for engineered lifts • IMCA M 239 - Introduction to marine emissions • IMCA M 240 - Introduction to ballast water management • IMCA M 242 - Guidance on satellite-based positioning systems for offshore applications • IMCA M 243 - DP station keeping review – incidents and events reported for 2016 • IMCA M 244 - Guidance on vessel USBL systems for use in offshore survey, positioning and DP operations • IMCA M 246 - Dynamic positioning station keeping review – incidents and events reported for 2017 • IMCA M247 - Guidance to identify DP system components and their failure modes • IMCA M 248 - Station keeping incidents reported for 2018 • IMCA M 249 - DP practitioner accreditation scheme handbook • IMCA M 250 - Introduction to hybrid battery systems for DP vessels • IMCA M 251 - DP station keeping review – incidents and events reported for 2019 • IMCA M 252 - Guidance on position reference systems and sensors for DP operations • IMCA M 253 - IMCA code of practice for offshore pipeline and umbilical installation systems • IMCA M 256 - Dynamic positioning station keeping review – incidents and events reported for 2020 • IMCA M 257 - Safe and efficient use of an uncrewed surface vessel (USV) • IMCA M 258 - Dynamic positioning station keeping review – incidents and events reported for 2021 • IMCA M 259 - Guidelines for the management of DP system network storms • IMCA M 260 - The hazards of using hold-back vessels during DP operations • IMCA M 267 - IMCA eCMID system annual report 2023/24 inspection findings and report quality assurance Health. Safety, Security, & Environment • IMCA HSSE 014 - Guidance on travel security • IMCA HSSE 016 - Guidance on the investigation and reporting of incidents • IMCA HSSE 023 - Guidance on examination of steel wire rope through magnetic rope testing (MRT) • IMCA HSSE 025 - Guidance on the transfer of personnel to and from offshore vessels and structures • IMCA HSSE 033 - Guidance on occupational health • IMCA HSSE 040 - Guidance on drug & alcohol policies and testing • IMCA HSSE 041 - Standardised boat landing research report • IMCA HSSE 046 - Fires in (DP) vessels • IMCA HSSE 047 - First response and other emergency drills Diving division • IMCA D 007 - Overboard scaffolding operations and their effect on diving safety • IMCA D 008 - Guidance on testing of through-water communications • IMCA D 011 - Guidance on auditing of diving systems • IMCA D 012 - Guidance on stainless steel in oxygen systems • IMCA D 015 - Mobile/portable/daughtercraft surface supplied systems • IMCA D 017 - Lost bell survival • IMCA D 025 - Guidance on installation based diving operations and the evacuation of divers from installations • IMCA D 027 - Marking of hyperbaric rescue systems designed to float in water • IMCA D 029 - Experience and employment profile of diving personnel: Profile for 2000 • IMCA D 030 - Surface supplied mixed gas diving operations • IMCA D 031 - Cleaning for oxygen service: Setting up facilities and procedures • IMCA D 032 - Cross-hauling of bells • IMCA D 035 - The selection of vessels of opportunity for diving operations • IMCA D 036 - Neurological assessment of a diver • IMCA D 039 - FME(C)A guide for diving systems • IMCA D 041 - Use of battery-operated equipment in hyperbaric conditions • IMCA D 043 - Marking and colour coding of gas cylinders, quads and banks for diving applications • IMCA D 047 - Acrylic plastic viewports • IMCA D 055 - Prevention of explosions during battery charging in relation to diving systems • IMCA D 055 - Oil lubricated compressors • IMCA D 062 - Pressure gauges and other forms of pressure monitoring equipment used in conjunction with diving operations • IMCA D 063 - Diving Equipment Systems Inspection Guidance Note (DESIGN) for Hyperbaric Rescue Unit Life Support Packages • IMCA D 066 - Guidance on surface swimmers • IMCA D 069 - Guidance on the Systematic Assessment of Control Systems in Automated Diving Plant and Equipment • IMCA D 070 - Guidance on the use of inert gases • IMCA D 074 - Guidance on underwater excavation works involving divers • IMCA D 075 - Guidance on the provision, acceptance and handling of breathing gases for diving • IMCA D 076 - Protection of water intake points for diver safety Lifting & rigging • IMCA LR 004 - Guidance on examination of steel wire rope through magnetic rope testing (MRT) • IMCA LR 012 - Guidance on the transfer of personnel to and from offshore vessels and structures Marine Policy & Regulatory Affairs • IMCA REG 002 - Introduction to marine emissions • IMCA REG003 - Introduction to ballast water management Offshore survey • IMCA S 006 - Inter-vessel survey data standard telemetry protocol • IMCA S 016 - Guidance on mobilisation requirements for offshore survey operations • IMCA S 017 - Guidance on vessel USBL systems for use in offshore survey, positioning and DP operations • IMCA S 022 - An introduction to inertial navigation systems • IMCA S 023 - Guidelines on the shared use of sensors for survey and positioning purposes • IMCA S 024 - Guidance on satellite-based positioning systems for offshore applications • IMCA S 025 - Guidelines for the shared use of sensors for ROV and survey purposes • IMCA S 026 - Guidelines on out of straightness survey • IMCA S 027 - Guidelines on the Use of GNSS for Tide Calculations • IMCA S 029 - Guidelines for the measurement of depth of burial ROV division • IMCA R 001 - Plastic spherical air-filled fishing buoys • IMCA R 002 - Requirements for IMCA-approved ROV introductory training courses • IMCA R 004 - The safe and efficient operation of remotely operated vehicles • IMCA R 019 - Understanding biodegradable lubricants: An introduction to ‘green’ oil in hydraulic systems offshore • IMCA R 022 - Guidelines for the shared use of sensors for ROV and survey purposes • IMCA R 024 - Guidance on armoured umbilical life cycle management Competence and training • IMCA C 003 - Guidance on competence assurance and assessment: Diving Division • IMCA C 004 - Guidance on competence assurance and assessment: Offshore Survey Division • IMCA C 005 - Guidance on competence assurance and assessment: Remote Systems & ROV Division • IMCA C 007 - Guidance on assessor training • IMCA C 010 - High voltage training: A syllabus for training offshore workers involved with high voltage equipment • IMCA C 011 - Outline syllabus for training of personnel in supervisory positions • IMCA C 013 - First response and other emergency drills • IMCA C 014 - Guidance on the use of simulators • IMCA C 016 - Recommended practice on verifier training • IMCA C 017 - Guidance on competence assurance and assessment: Marine roles for small workboats • IMCA C 018 - Basic safety training requirements for vessel personnel employed in the offshore renewable energy sector • IMCA C 019 - Principles for data platforms for work and skills (digital logbooks) Environmental Sustainability • IMCA ES 001 - IMCA Code of practice on environmental sustainability

International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA)

• Powering the Blue Economy: Marine Energy at Kelp Farm Sites Authors: Branch, Ruth; Rose, Deborah; Grear, Molly; Briggs, Candace; Ticona Rollano, Fadia • Shallow Water Acoustic Vector Sensor Array AutoNomous System (SVAAN) for Coastal Surveillance Applications Authors: Amirthalingam, Malarkodi; Lokhande, Shweta; Ayyadurai, Thirunavukkarasu; Ganesan, Latha; Potty, Gopu • Cooperative Ocean Survey Method by a UAV and an AUV: State Estimation of the AUV Based on the UAV. Authors: Matsuda, Takumi; Yokota, Yusuke • Drifter-Observed Reversal of the South China Sea Western Boundary Current From Summer to Autumn. Authors: Hu, Zhiyuan; Yang, Longqi; Chen, Zhaozhang; Zhu, Jia; Sun, Zhenyu; Hu, Jianyu • Improve Ocean Sensing Using Unmanned Aerial Vehicles. Authors: Donaldson, Thomas Q.; von Flotow, Andy; John, Shaju; Goff, Justin; Yakimenko, Oleg; Brodie, Rob • Green Energy, Blue Economy: Integrating Renewable Energy and Sustainable Development for Bangladesh. Authors: Ahmad, Hafez; Jose, Felix; Islam, Md. Shaiful; Jhara, Shakila Islam

In addition to the aforementioned journal, please note the following publications from the underwater robotics section:

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. This list is updated monthly, and previous archives are also available through this link.

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, published in February:

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). OCIMF 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. OCIMF develops guidelines for the design, construction, and operation of tankers, barges, and offshore vessels, incorporating human factors in all its activities. Publications can be accessed at https://www.ocimf.org/publications/ The following paid documents are of interest for diving and ROV operations:

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 following books related to its field:

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/