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 • Agreement of precordial and subclavian Doppler ultrasound venous gas emboli grades in a large diving data set. Diving and Hyperbaric Medicine. Authors: Blogg SL, Azarang A, Papadopoulou V, Lindholm P • Longitudinal study of changes in pulmonary function among inside attendants of hyperbaric oxygen therapy. Diving and Hyperbaric Medicine. Author: Canarslan Demir K, Avci1 AU, Yüsra Abayli S, Konyalioglu FS, Turgut B • Venous gas emboli (VGE) in 2-D echocardiographic images following movement: grading and association with cumulative incidence of decompression sickness. Authors: Currens JB, Doolette DJ, Murphy FG • PFO and DCS of hyperbaric personnel. Authors: Kot J • Diving-related fatalities in Victoria, Australia, 2000 to 2022. Authors: Lippmann J. • Severe neurological decompression sickness associated with right ventricular dilatation and a persistent foramen ovale. Authors: Mason JS, Wilmshurst P, Gawthrope IC, Banham ND. • A case of facial vascular occlusion after hyaluronidase cosmetic filler injection treated with adjunctive hyperbaric oxygen. Authors: Stevens G, Lewis I • The influence of wetsuit thickness (≥ 7 mm) on lung volumes in scuba divers. Authors: Stevens G, Smart DR • Divers with large or normal lungs: is the difference justified? Authors: van Ooij PJAM, van Hulst RA • PFO and DCS of hyperbaric personnel. Authors: Wilmshurst PT, Edge C. Reply. 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 59 number 1, winter 2025. The following articles can be downloaded:

Marine Technology Society

The International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) published numerous documents from December 2024 to mid April 2025. Environmental Sustainability • IMCA ES0005 - Guidance on mitigation or underwater noise (02/25) Diving division • IMCA D086 - Catalogue of national diving regulations (02/25) Marine division • IMCA D249 - DP practitioner accreditation scheme handbook (03/25). • IMCA M149 - eCMID Vessel inspection >500gt (02/25). • IMCA M189 - eCMID Vessel inspection <500gt (02/25). • IMCA M167 - Guidance on the IMCA eCMID system (02/25). • IMCA M269 - Dynamic positioning station keeping review - incidents and events reported for 2024 (02/25). • IMCA M268 - Recommended practices for the operations of Class 1 DP Vessels (01/25). • IMCA M220 - Guidance on operational activity planning (01/25). • IMCA M140 - Specification and use of DP capability plots (01/25). ROV division • IMCA R002 - Requirements for IMCA approved ROV instructory training courses.

International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA)

• State of Technology Report: Marine Technology in 2025 Author: Kocak, Donna M. • Ocean Energy Learns to Walk Its Own Path. Authors: Lesemann, Reenst; Terrasa, Kristi. • Ocean-Powered Oyster Tumbling: A Review of Techniques and Opportunities for Emission Reductions. Authors: Briggs, Candace D.; Grear, Molly E. • Coaxial PTO Drives for Wave, Tidal, and Oscillating Water Column Air Turbines. Authors: Hanna, John Clarkorcid. • Ecobuoys for Scalable Oceanography. Authors: Nawaz, Anuschehorcid icon; Steele, Michaelorcid icon; Branch, Ruthorcid icon; Burnett, Davidorcid icon; Liao, Kuotianorcid icon; Parker, Malloryorcid icon; Roumeli, Eleftheria. • Distributed Acoustic Sensing in the Marine Environment—Where Are We Now and Where Are We Going? Authors: Potter, John R.orcid. • Seismic Sensing Analysis With Geometric Phase: From Land to Sea. Authors: Runge, Keithorcid; Beck, Susan • Feasibility of Accelerating Incompressible Computational Fluid Dynamics Simulations With Fault-Tolerant Quantum Computers. Authors: Garrett, Michael C.; Ponkratov, Dmitryorcid Qiu, Wei. • Consequence Analysis Machine Based Power Plant Optimization for Dynamic Positioning With Battery-Powered Hybrid Propulsion. Authors: Wu, Yin; Bourgeau, Edward K. Muddusetti, Suman. • Building Resilience in Vulnerable Coastal Communities With the Southeast Water Level Network Initiative. Authors: Hernandez, Debra; Dorton, Jennifer; Alsbrooks, Cotie; Clark, Russell; Morano, Kait; Troxler, Tiffany; Glazer, Brian T.; Fiorentino, Laura; Rome, Nicholas; Wilson, Cassandra; Dusek, Gregory • Ocean Enterprise: Maturing the Global Market for Blue Technology and Workforce. Authors: Van Sumeren, Hans; Kocak, Donna M.; Willis, Zdenka; Hoffman, Caisey. • Reflections From Biodiversity COP16: How Innovative Marine Technology Can Help Achieve the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF). Authors: Brocke, Hannah • Soft Underwater Robots: The Perfect Tool for Exploring Fragile Ecosystems. Authors: Hall, Robin; Onal, Cagdas D. • Navigating Regulatory Frameworks to Benefit From the State of Diving Technology and Techniques. Authors: Lombardi, Michael; Mirick, Robert; Chierico, Paulstephen. • Station-Keeping Control of AUV Based on Visual Servo Under Unknown Disturbance. Authors: Peng, Shilin; Tao, Xinjiang; Hu, Liang; Yu, Haibin; Shi, Jianguang; Li, Zhu; Tian, Xiaoqing • Deep Water Wave Spectral Characteristics in the Northcentral Bay of Bengal Using Moored Buoy Measurements. Authors: Ramamoorthy, Janani; Ganesan, Latha; Muthiah, Krishnaveni; Venkatesan, Ramasamy • Green Fuels for Maritime: An Overview of Research Advancements, Applications, and Challenges. Authors: Al Baity, Omar A.; Ahmed, Yasser M.; Abdelnaby, Maged; ElGohary, Mohamed M.

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 January and mid April 2025: • ISO 7613:2025 - Ships and marine technology - Hopper dredger - suction tube position • ISO 17579:2025 - Ships and marine technology - Design and testing requirements of pneumatic quick-closing valves • ISO 16123:2025 - Ships and marine technology - Marine cranes Slewing bearings • ISO 2400:2025 - Non-destructive testing - Ultrasonic testing - Specification for standard block No. 1 • ISO 16811:2025 - Non-destructive testing - Ultrasonic testing - Sensitivity and range setting • ISO 16826:2025 - Non-destructive testing - Ultrasonic testing - Testing for discontinuities perpendicular to the surface.

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 January and mid-April 2025. 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/research-and-publications#flagship

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/ To the best of our knowledge, no new documents related to diving, ROVs, AUVs, and offshore work have been published since late 2024 to early 2025.

The ILO "World Employment and Social Outlook: Trends 2025 report" analyzes global labour market trends, highlighting challenges such as a slow economic recovery, persistent youth unemployment, and gender disparities. This report also examines structural issues affecting workers worldwide and offers insights into regional and global patterns shaping the future of work.