B-GG-380-000/FP-003

CANADIAN FORCES DIVING MANUAL

VOLUME 3

SURFACE SUPPLIED
DIVING MANUAL
(Supersedes B-GG-380-000/FP-003 dated 2002-09-01)

Issued on Authority of the Chief of the Defence Staff.

Publiée avec l’autorisation du Chef de l’étatmajor de la Défense.

OPI: D DIVE S 2010-05-10

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Contact Officer: D DIVE S

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DIVING EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE / MEDICAL CONSULTATION CANADA

WEST COAST CENTRAL EAST COAST

FDU(P) – CFB Esquimalt Defence R&D Canada – FDU(A) – CFB Shearwater
Toronto (DRDC – Toronto)
Day ................... (250) 363-4976 FDU(A): Commercial (902)/
Day ................... (416) 635-2100 All numbers are direct dial-in.
CO .................... (250) 363-4974 No change for CSN.
OC EDU ............ (416) 635-2080
24 Hours .......... (250) 363-2379 Dive Ops ............ (902) 720-1339
For urgent matters involving diving
Sick Bay .......... (250) 363-4981 emergencies Sick Bay ............ (902) 720-1355
(24/7 response), contact:
CSN .......................... 255-XXXX Duty Diver ......... (902) 720-1353
........................... (416) 246-3155 (silent hours)
and follow directions provided. CSN ................... (902) 479-XXXX
For routine questions contact
Consultant in Diving & Hyperbaric 12 Wing – CFB Shearwater
Medicine (normal working hours)
Base Hospital at: Medical Assistance
..................... (416) 635-2159
.............................(902) 720-1558
– CFB Esquimalt
CFSSAT – Winnipeg
CFB Halifax
Base Hospital (working hours): Operator ........... (204) 833-2500
...................... (250) 363-4122 Wing Ops (24/7) (204) 833-2700 Hospital ............ (902) 721-8700
Duty Diving Medical Officer Emergencies ..... (902) 721-8890
or 1-877-283-6827
Ambulance ........ (902) 721-8888
...................... (250) 888-0632
or pager ...... (250) 978-2647 DMO Pager ...... (204) 931-6615
Diving Supervisor Cell
Transportation ...................... (204) 291-6003 Transportation
Ship/Unit MIR .......... 0730-1600 Ext 5595 Ship/Unit
Ambulance CMDT ............... (204) 833-5877 Ambulance
PMV CSN ..................................... 257 PMV

Directorate of Diving Safety (D DIVE S)

In the event D DIVE S must be contacted during silent hours, CFICC is the primary point of contact.
D DIVE S contact numbers during normal working hours are contained in the cover letter to the annual Diving
General Memoranda Change.
via Canadian Forces Integrated Command Centre (CFICC)
(24/7) ............................ (613) 945-2643
CSN ........................................ 945-2643
E-mail (DWAN only): +CFICC SCW-CCIFC ESCS@SJS CFICC@OTTAWA-HULL

USA
Navy Experimental Diving Unit USAF School of Aerospace Divers Alert Network
(NEDU) Medicine (DAN)
(USAFSAM)
Panama City, FL Davis Hyperbaric Center 24-hr emergency hotline
Brooks City-Base, San Antonio,
24 Hours .... (850) 230-3100 +1 (919) 684-8111
TX
FAX ............. (850) 234-4238
VOICE DSN ..........................240-3281
VOICE COM ............... (210) 536-3281
FAX DSN ..............................240-2944
FAX COM ................... (210) 536-2944

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Warning

The equipment in this manual uses highpressure oxygen and oxygen

enriched mixtures of gases. The following precautions shall be
observed:

1. Use no grease or oil, other than approved lubricants, on any

fitting or equipment;

2. Compressed gas is potentially dangerous due to the

considerable amount of contained energy within the pressurized
containers and piping. Care must be taken when working in the
vicinity of pressurized hoses and piping;

3. No naked lights or smoking shall be allowed in the vicinity of

gas cylinders or flasks when charging, testing or maintenance is
being carried out;

4. Isolation and cylinder valves are to be opened slowly and

fully; and

5. All personnel operating or maintaining oxygen or HP

enriched air systems are to be fully conversant with C-87-010-
000/TB-001 (fire hazards in high pressure oxygen systems).

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FOREWORD

1. B-GG-380-000/FP-003, CF Diving Manual Volume 3 – Surface Supplied Breathing

Apparatus, is issued by Director Diving Safety on authority of the Chief of the Defence Staff IAW
DAOD 8009-0 and 8009-1.

2. B-GG-380-000/FP-003 is effective on receipt and supersedes B-GG-380-000/FP-003, dated

1986 02 17

3. This Volume is the principal reference document governing the conduct of all CF Surface
Supplied diving. CF Diving manual is compiled of the following volumes:

a. B-GG-380-000/FP-001, Canadian Forces Diving Manual, Volume 1– History, Physics and

Physiology of diving;
b. B-GG-380-000/FP-002, Canadian Forces Diving Manual, Volume 2 – Compressed Air
Breathing Apparatus;
c. B-GG-380-000/FP-003, Canadian Forces Diving Manual, Volume 3 – Surface
Supplied Diving Manual
d. B-GG-380-000/FP-004, Canadian Forces Diving Manual, Volume 4 – Self-contained mixed
gas diving ( books 1, 2 and 3);
e. B-GG-380-000/FP-005, Canadian Forces Diving Manual, Volume 5 – Hyperbaric Chamber
Operation and Treatment Procedures;
f. B-GG-380-000/FP-006, Canadian Forces Diving Manual, Volume 6 – Diving Supervisor’s
Handbook;
g. B-GG-380-000/FP-007, Manuel de Plongée Des Forces Canadiennes, Volume 7 – Aide-
Mémoire du Superviseur de Plongée (Vol 6, in French) ; and
h. B-GG-380-000/FP-008, Manuel de Plongée Des Forces Canadiennes Volume 2 –
Organisation, Consignes, Règles et Appareil Respiratoire A Air Comprime (ARAC).

4. The CF Diving manual is a controlled publication for issue solely to diving teams and schools
in support of their diving operation / training.

5. The content of this publication is presented in English only. A French version will be
distributed as soon as it is provided by the translation bureau. Pending its publication, inquiries in
French can be forwarded to NDHQ D Dive S.

6. Suggestions for amendments shall be forwarded through normal channels to: National
Defence Headquarters, Attention: Directorate of Diving Safety (D DIVE S).

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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CHAPTER 1 – RULES AND REGULATIONS ................................................................................1-1-1

Section 1 – General ........................................................................................................................1-1-1

1101 Introduction .........................................................................................................................1-1-1

1102 – 1199 Not Allocated ...............................................................................................................1-1-1

Section 2 - Diving Responsibilities ...............................................................................................1-2-1

1201 CF Diving Organization .......................................................................................................1-2-1

1202 Commanding Officer ............................................................................................................1-2-1
1203 Diving Officer .......................................................................................................................1-2-1
1204 Diving Supervisor.................................................................................................................1-2-1
1205 Diver / Standby Diver ...........................................................................................................1-2-2
1206 Diving Attendants (Tenders) ................................................................................................1-2-2
1207 – 1299 Not Allocated. ..........................................................................................................1-2-6

Section 3 - Safety Regulations ......................................................................................................1-3-1

1301 Minimum Personnel Required .............................................................................................1-3-1

1302 Depth Limitations .................................................................................................................1-3-2
1303 Marking of Lines ..................................................................................................................1-3-2
1304 Divers in Boats Underway ...................................................................................................1-3-2
1305 Exceptional Exposures ........................................................................................................1-3-2
1306 Diving Equipment Maintenance ...........................................................................................1-3-3
1307 Wearing of Knives................................................................................................................1-3-3
1308 – 1399 Not Allocated ...........................................................................................................1-3-3

CHAPTER 2 - DIVING EMERGENCIES ..........................................................................................2-1-1

Section 1 - Diving Emergencies and Procedures........................................................................2-1-1

2101 Diving Emergencies .............................................................................................................2-1-1

2102 Equipment related Emergencies .........................................................................................2-1-1
2103 Equipment Failure During Diving .........................................................................................2-1-1
2104 Carbon Dioxide Build-up ......................................................................................................2-1-1
2105 Excessive Breathing Resistance .........................................................................................2-1-2
2106 Freeze-up ............................................................................................................................2-1-2
2107 Flooded Helmet ...................................................................................................................2-1-2
2108 Flooded Suit / Loss of Hot Water Supply ............................................................................2-1-3
2109 Lost Communication ............................................................................................................2-1-3
2110 Blow-up ................................................................................................................................2-1-4
2111 Loss of Main Gas Supply / Use of Emergency Cylinder......................................................2-1-5
2112 Fouling ................................................................................................................................2-1-5
2113 – 2199 Not Allocated ...........................................................................................................2-1-5

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CHAPTER 3 - DECOMPRESSION PROCEDURES & TABLES .................................................... 3-1-1

Section 1 - General......................................................................................................................... 3-1-1

3101 Introduction ......................................................................................................................... 3-1-1

3102 Background ......................................................................................................................... 3-1-1
3103 Description of Tables .......................................................................................................... 3-1-2
3104 Definition of Terms .............................................................................................................. 3-1-2
3105 Dive Recording.................................................................................................................... 3-1-3
3106 - 3199 Not Allocated............................................................................................................ 3-1-3

Section 2 - Instructions For Use of CF Air Decompression Tables ......................................... 3-2-1

3201 CF Air Decompression (CF Table 1)................................................................................... 3-2-1

3202 Short CF Air Decompression (CF Table 1S) ...................................................................... 3-2-4
3203 In-Water Oxygen Decompression ....................................................................................... 3-2-5
3204 Short In-Water Oxygen Decopmression (CF Table 2S) ................................................... 3-2-10
3205 Surface Decompression with Oxygen (SurD O2) (CF Table 3) ........................................ 3-2-10
3206 Repetitive Diving Tables (CF Tables 4A and 4B) ............................................................. 3-2-15
3207 Depth Correction of Diving at Altitude (CF Table 5) ......................................................... 3-2-24
3208 - 3299 Not Allocated. ........................................................................................................ 3-2-28

Section 3 - General Procedures Air Decompression Tables ..................................................... 3-3-1

3301 Descent / Ascent Rates, Stop Time and Travel Rate B: ..................................................... 3-3-1
3302 Variation in Rate of Ascent: ................................................................................................ 3-3-1
3303 Oxygen-Related Problems: ................................................................................................. 3-3-2
3304 Omitted Decompression – ASYMPTOMATIC: ................................................................. 3-3-11
3305 Violation of 7-minute Surface Interval (Sur-D O2) ............................................................ 3-3-19
3306 Flying After Diving ............................................................................................................. 3-3-23
3307 Decompression Stress During Surface Interval ................................................................ 3-3-23
3308 - 3399 Not Allocated.......................................................................................................... 3-3-30

Section 4 - Helium Oxygen (HeO2) Decompression Procedures .............................................. 3-4-1

3401 Introduction ......................................................................................................................... 3-4-1

3402 Definition of Terms .............................................................................................................. 3-4-3
3403 Operational Procedures ...................................................................................................... 3-4-4
3404 Dive Abort Direction (CF Table 6) ...................................................................................... 3-4-5
3405 Combined Bottom Time / Maximum Depth Option ............................................................. 3-4-5
3406 - 3499 Not Allocated............................................................................................................ 3-4-5

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Section 5 - HeO2 Decompression Procedures General.............................................................3-5-1

3501 Gases ................................................................................................................................3-5-1

3502 Helium-Oxygen Gas Mixtures..............................................................................................3-5-1
3503 First Stop (Air)......................................................................................................................3-5-1
3504 O2 Stop (9-msw)..................................................................................................................3-5-1
3505 SurD O2 RCC Time .............................................................................................................3-5-2
3506 Bottom Time Limiting Lines; Normal / Exceptional Exposure .............................................3-5-2
3507 Travel Rates ........................................................................................................................3-5-3
3508 Stop Times / Travel Times...................................................................................................3-5-3
3509 Delays (Normal Decompression).........................................................................................3-5-3
3510 Oxygen Toxicity at O2 Stop (In-Water and RCC)................................................................3-5-4
3511 Loss of O2 (In-Water and RCC) ..........................................................................................3-5-5
3512 Lost Gas at Depth (Helium-Oxygen, Air) / Unable to Switch Gases ...................................3-5-6
3513 Flying after HeO2 Diving .....................................................................................................3-5-7
3514 Decompression Stress during Surface Interval ...................................................................3-5-7
3515 HeO2 – IN-WATER OXYGEN DECOMPRESSION (CF Table 7) ......................................3-5-8
3516 HeO2 – Surface Decompression with Oxygen (SurD O2) (CF Table 8) ...........................3-5-12
3517 HeO2 – Emergency Decompression (CF Table 9)............................................................3-5-15
3518 - 3599 Not Allocated ..........................................................................................................3-5-29

ANNEX A – CF AIR DIVING TABLES (METRES) .......................................................................... 3A-1

CF Table 1 Standard Air Decompression ................................................................................. 3A-4

CF Table 1S Short Standard Air Decompression ..................................................................... 3A-20
CF Table 2 Air – InWater Oxygen Decompression ................................................................ 3A-22
CF Table 2S Air – Short InWater Oxygen Decompression ...................................................... 3A-34
CF Table 3 Air – Surface Decompression with Oxygen (SurD O2) ....................................... 3A-36
Combined CF Tables 1 – 3 Air Tables 1, 2 and 3 ....................................................................... 3A-48
CF Table 4 Repetitive Diving – Air Comprised of the following two tables:
CF Table 4A Repetitive Factors / Surface Intervals Table ....................................................... 3A-66
CF Table 4B NoDecompression Repetitive Diving Table ......................................................... 3A-66
CF Table 5 Air – Depth Corrections / Diving at Altitude ......................................................... 3A-68

ANNEX B – WORKSHEETS (locally reproducible) ...................................................................... 3B-1

1) Dive Record Chart ....................................................................................................................... 3B-2

2) Repetitive Diving Worksheet ....................................................................................................... 3B-3
3) Altitude Diving Worksheet ........................................................................................................... 3B-4

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ANNEX C – HEO2 DIVING TABLES (METRES) ............................................................................. 3C-1

CF Table 6 HeO2 – Abort Table ............................................................................................... 3C-4

CF Table 7 HeO2 – InWater Oxygen Decompression ............................................................. 3C-6
CF Table 8 HeO2 – Surface Decompression with Oxygen (SurD O2) ................................... 3C-14
CF Table 9 HeO2 – Emergency Decompression ................................................................... 3C-22
Combined CF TablesTables 6, 7 and 8 Surface-Supplied HeO2 tables
and Table 9 Emergency Decompression .......................................................... 3C-30

CHAPTER 4 - SURFACE SUPPLIED DIVING EQUIPMENT ......................................................... 4-1-1

Section 1 - General......................................................................................................................... 4-1-1

4101 Introduction ......................................................................................................................... 4-1-1

4102 – 4199 Not Allocated ........................................................................................................... 4-1-1

Section 2 - Breathing Apparatus .................................................................................................. 4-2-1

4201 SSBA Helmet Superlite 17B (SL17-B) ................................................................................ 4-2-1

4202 Helmet Weights ................................................................................................................... 4-2-1
4203 Helmet Interior..................................................................................................................... 4-2-1
4204 Welding Faceplate .............................................................................................................. 4-2-2
4205 Helmet Breathing System ................................................................................................... 4-2-2
4206 Regulator Adjustment ......................................................................................................... 4-2-3
4207 Emergency Gas .................................................................................................................. 4-2-3
4208 Oral-Nasal ........................................................................................................................... 4-2-3
4209 Neck Clamp, Yoke and Dam............................................................................................... 4-2-3
4210 Helmet Communications Components ............................................................................... 4-2-4
4211 Donning the Helmet ............................................................................................................ 4-2-5
4212 – 4299 Not Allocated ........................................................................................................... 4-2-5

Section 3 - Diving Suits and Accessories ................................................................................... 4-3-1

4301 Types of Suit ....................................................................................................................... 4-3-1

4302 Hot Water Suit ..................................................................................................................... 4-3-1
4303 Hot Water Supply to Suit ..................................................................................................... 4-3-2
4304 Weighted Vest ..................................................................................................................... 4-3-2
4305 Boots ............................................................................................................................... 4-3-3
4306 Knife ............................................................................................................................... 4-3-3
4307 Underwater Lights / Camera .............................................................................................. 4-3-3
4308 Swim Fins............................................................................................................................ 4-3-4
4309 Welding Faceplate .............................................................................................................. 4-3-4
4310 – 4399 Not Allocated ........................................................................................................... 4-3-4

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Section 4 - Support Equipment .....................................................................................................4-4-1

4401 Communication Equipment .................................................................................................4-4-1

4402 Twisted Hose Umbilical .......................................................................................................4-4-1
4403 Umbilical End Tailing ...........................................................................................................4-4-3
4404 Hot Water Heater .................................................................................................................4-4-3
4405 Diving Stage ........................................................................................................................4-4-3
4406 Descending Line ..................................................................................................................4-4-3
4407 Diving Ladder.......................................................................................................................4-4-4
4408 Air Compressors and Storage .............................................................................................4-4-4
4409 HeO2 and Oxygen Storage .................................................................................................4-4-5
4410 Diving Control Panel (“Diving Console”) ..............................................................................4-4-5
4411 Pneumofathometer ..............................................................................................................4-4-7
4412 – 4499 Not Allocated ...........................................................................................................4-4-7

Section 5 - Planned Maintenance..................................................................................................4-5-1

4501 SSBA Helmet Maintenance .................................................................................................4-5-1

4502 – 4599 Not Allocated ...........................................................................................................4-5-1

ANNEX A, - CHAPTER 4 - Orders and References Pertaining to Diving................................... 4A-1

CHAPTER 5 - STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES .............................................................5-1-1

Section 1 - Dive Planning ...............................................................................................................5-1-1

5101 Use of SSBA ........................................................................................................................5-1-1

5102 Dive Planning.......................................................................................................................5-1-1
5103 Planning Grid .......................................................................................................................5-1-2
5104 Diving Task ..........................................................................................................................5-1-2
5105 Safe Diving Practice ............................................................................................................5-1-2
5106 - 5199 Not Allocated. ...........................................................................................................5-1-2

Section 2 - Dive Procedures ..........................................................................................................5-2-1

5201 Attendant’s Duties (Tender’s) ..............................................................................................5-2-1

5202 Diving Communications .......................................................................................................5-2-2
5203 Descent by Line ...................................................................................................................5-2-6
5204 Descent by Stage ................................................................................................................5-2-6
5205 Descent Rate .......................................................................................................................5-2-8
5206 Gas Supply Pressure ...........................................................................................................5-2-8
5207 On Bottom..........................................................................................................................5-2-10

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5208 Around Corners, Tunnelling, or Inside Wrecks ................................................................. 5-2-11

5209 Under Ships ...................................................................................................................... 5-2-11
5210 Lines and Rigging ............................................................................................................ 5-2-11
5211 Tools ............................................................................................................................. 5-2-12
5212 Preparing for Ascent ........................................................................................................ 5-2-13
5213 Ascent ............................................................................................................................. 5-2-13
5214 Decompression Stops ...................................................................................................... 5-2-13
5215 Current or Tideway ........................................................................................................... 5-2-14
5216 Bottom Searches .............................................................................................................. 5-2-14
5217 Cold Weather Operations ................................................................................................ 5-2-15
5218 Ice Diving in SSBA ........................................................................................................... 5-2-18
5219 Hot Water Heater – Use ................................................................................................... 5-2-19
5220 - 5299 Not Allocated ........................................................................................................ 5-2-19

Section 3 - Guide to Equipment Checks ...................................................................................... 5-3-1

5301 Introduction ......................................................................................................................... 5-3-1

5302 Support Systems ................................................................................................................. 5-3-1
5303 Air and Gas Supply ............................................................................................................. 5-3-1
5304 Hyperbaric Chamber Start-up ............................................................................................. 5-3-1
5305 Diving Control Panel Start-up ............................................................................................. 5-3-2
5306 Stage and Handling Gear Checks ...................................................................................... 5-3-2
5307 Divers’ Umbilicals ................................................................................................................ 5-3-2
5308 Water Heater Start-up ......................................................................................................... 5-3-2
5309 Suits and Accessory Equipment ......................................................................................... 5-3-3
5310 Communication Checks ..................................................................................................... 5-3-4
5311 SSBA Helmet PreDive Checks .......................................................................................... 5-3-5
5312 Donning the SSBA ............................................................................................................. 5-3-7
5313 SSBA Helmet Breathing System Check ............................................................................ 5-3-7
5314 Standard Procedure for SSBA Diving ................................................................................ 5-3-7
5315 SSBA Helmet Doffing ......................................................................................................... 5-3-8
5316 Shutdown ........................................................................................................................... 5-3-8
5317 Documentation ................................................................................................................... 5-3-9
5318 - 5399 Not Allocated .......................................................................................................... 5-3-9

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Section 4 – Safety During Underwater Work ...............................................................................5-4-1

5401 Introduction ........................................................................................................................5-4-1

5402 Safety When Cutting and Welding ......................................................................................5-4-1
5403 General Cutting and Welding Precautions .........................................................................5-4-1
5404 Surface Safety Precautions for Arc Cutting and Welding ...................................................5-4-2
5405 Safety Switch ......................................................................................................................5-4-3
5406 Underwater Power Cables ..................................................................................................5-4-3
5407 Diving Dress When Cutting and Welding ...........................................................................5-4-4
5408 Underwater Procedures When Cutting and Welding...........................................................5-4-4
5409 Underwater Explosive Gases .............................................................................................5-4-5
5410 Underwater Cutting – Other Hazards .................................................................................5-4-6
5411 – 5499 Not Allocated ..........................................................................................................5-4-6

ANNEX A – SSBA DIVING – Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) ........................................ 5A-1

Standard Operating Procedures ...................................................................................................... 5A-3

ALPHABETICAL INDEX

Volume 3 Index .......................................................................................................................... INDEX-1

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1-2-1 Personnel Qualification (2 Sheets) .................................................................................. 1-2-3

1-2-2 Diver Qualification and Equipment; Operation and Supervisory Limits........................... 1-2-5

1-2-3 Table of Equipment Authorized Depth Limits .................................................................. 1-2-6

1-3-1 Surface-Supplied Dive Manning Requirements .............................................................. 1-3-1

2-1-1 Diving Emergency Procedures (5 Sheets) ..................................................................... 2-1-6

3-1-1 Air Diving Limits ............................................................................................................... 3-1-4

3-2-1 EXAMPLE 1 (Air)

CF Air Dive to 32 msw (30+2)/22 min ............................................................................. 3-2-2

3-2-2 EXAMPLE 1 Dive Record Chart (msw)

CF Air Dive to 32 msw (30+2) / 22 min ........................................................................... 3-2-3

3-2-3 EXAMPLE 2 (Air)

In-Water O2 Decompression Dive to 22 msw (20+2) / 58 min ........................................ 3-2-8

3-2-4 EXAMPLE 2 (Air)

Dive Record Chart (msw)
In-Water Decompression Dive to 22 msw (20+2) / 58 min.............................................. 3-2-9

3-2-5 EXAMPLE 3 (Air)

SurD O2 Dive to 36 msw (34+2) 75 min ........................................................................ 3-2-13

3-2-6 EXAMPLE 3 (Air)

Dive Record Chart (msw)
SurD O2 Dive to 36 msw (34+2) 75 min ........................................................................ 3-2-14

3-2-7 EXAMPLE 4 (Air)

No-D Repetitive Dive ..................................................................................................... 3-2-17

3-2-7A EXAMPLE 5 (Air)

No-D Repetitive Dive ..................................................................................................... 3-2-19

3-2-8 Repetitive Diving Flowchart ........................................................................................... 3-2-23

3-2-9 EXAMPLES 9A and 9B (Air) (2 Sheets)

Acclimatized CF Air Dive to 30 (28+2) / 23 min at 2195 ............................................... 3-2-27

3-3-1 EXAMPLE 11 (Air)

Dive Record Chart (msw)
Minor Symptom of O2 Toxicity; RCC Immediately Available
In-Water O2 Decompression Dive to 34 msw (32+2) / 42 min ........................................ 3-3-4

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3-3-2 EXAMPLE 12 (Air)

Dive Record Chart (msw) Loss of O2 in RCC,
No Success in Re-establishing O2
SurD O2 Dive to 42 msw (40+2) / 30 min ........................................................................3-3-7

3-3-3 EXAMPLE 13 (Air)

Dive Record Chart (msw) Minor Symptoms of O2 Toxicity in RCC
SurD O2 Dive to 36 msw (34+2) / 75 min ......................................................................3-3-10

3-3-4 Violation of 7-Minute Surface Interval Flowchart ...........................................................3-3-22

3-3-5 Chart of General Procedures - Air Decompression Table (7 Sheets)............................3-3-24

3-4-1 HeO2 Diving Limits...........................................................................................................3-4-2

3-5-1 EXAMPLE 1 (HeO2)

In-Water O2 Decompression Dive 42 msw (40+2) / 39 min ..........................................3-5-10

3-5-2 EXAMPLE 1 (HeO2)

Dive Record Chart (msw)
In-Water O2 Decommpression Dive to 42 msw (40+2) / 39 min ...................................3-5-11

3-5-3 EXAMPLE 2 (HeO2)

SurD O2 Decompression Dive to 57 msw (55+2) / 15 min ............................................3-5-13

3-5-4 EXAMPLE 2 (HeO2)

Dive Record Chart (msw)
SurD O2 Decompression Dive to 57 msw (55+2) / 15 min ............................................3-5-14

3-5-5 EXAMPLE 3 (HeO2)

In-Water Emergency Air Decompression Dive
to 48 msw (46+2) / 20 min - No O2 Available ................................................................3-5-16

3-5-6 EXAMPLE 3 (HeO2)

Dive Record Chart (msw)
In-Water Emergency Air Decompression Dive to 48 msw (46+2) / 20 min ...................3-5-17

3-5-7 EXAMPLE 4 (HeO2)

Emergency SurD O2 Decompression Dive to 48 msw (46+2) / 20 min .........................3-5-19

3-5-8 EXAMPLE 4 (HeO2)

Dive Record Chart (msw)
Emergency SurD O2 Decompression Dive to 48 msw (46+2) / 20 min .........................3-5-20

3-5-9 HeO2 Emergency Flowchart ..........................................................................................3-5-21

3-5-10 Chart of General Procedures – HeO2 Decompression Tables (7 Sheets) ....................3-5-23

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FIGURE TITLE PAGE

4-2-1 The SSBA Helmet............................................................................................................ 4-2-6

4-2-2 Communication Whip Assembly ...................................................................................... 4-2-7

4-2-3 Earphones and Microphone ............................................................................................ 4-2-8

4-2-4 Donning the Helmet ......................................................................................................... 4-2-9

4-3-1 Hot Water Suit ................................................................................................................. 4-3-5

4-3-2 Flow Schematic, Hot Water ............................................................................................. 4-3-6

4-3-3 Diver’s Vest...................................................................................................................... 4-3-7

4-3-4 Diver’s Dress ................................................................................................................... 4-3-8

4-3-5 Welding Faceplate ........................................................................................................... 4-3-9

4-4-1 Umbilical Attachment ...................................................................................................... 4-4-8

4-4-2 Diving Control Panel (“Diving Console”) .......................................................................... 4-4-9

5-1-1 Planning Grid ................................................................................................................... 5-1-3

5-2-1 Manual Signals (2 Sheets) .............................................................................................. 5-2-3

5-2-2 Winch Hand Signals ........................................................................................................ 5-2-5

5-2-3 Diving by Descending Line .............................................................................................. 5-2-7

5-2-4 Diving by Stage................................................................................................................ 5-2-7

5-2-5 Depth for SSBA Helmet / LWSSDE Mask vs. Gas Supply Pressure .............................. 5-2-9

5-2-6 Thermal Factors Affection Diving Personnel; Underwater ............................................ 5-2-16

5-2-7 Thermal Factors Affection Diving Personnel Above Water ........................................... 5-2-17

5-3-1 Communication Checks, Helle Communication Set ........................................................ 5-3-4

5-3-2 SSBA Helmet Pre-Dive Checks....................................................................................... 5-3-6

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FOREWORD

METRICATION OF CF DIVING

Refer to Diving General Memorandum (DGM) 2006/11/A — Conversion of CF Diving to the metric
system.

1. This publication has been converted to metric as per DGM.

2. The following guidelines for metrication were created by DMSS 442:

a. Publication Title. Metric is included in the title of the CFTO to allow retention of the existing
NDID number. However, the representation of parameters will remain in dual reading
(metric and imperial).
b. Manufacturer's Information. Dimensions will remain in the original, unchanged units of
design by the manufacturer. However, volumes derived from imperial dimensions having a
bearing on computations required to operate the equipment have been soft converted to
metric.
c. Derived Values for Operation. All derived values for operational parameters originally
specified in the imperial system will now be represented with the metric equivalent in the
main and with the imperial parameter following in brackets. This is with the exception of
depth measurements which will be represented strictly in metric to avoid confusion.
d. Conversion Factors in Annex. All conversion factors for derived units have been based on
the conversion factors located in Annex A.

NOTE
However, all readings referring to pressure or depth are IAW Annex D of CSA Z275.105 and
Annex E 2A of BGG380000/FP001.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
ARTICLE PAGE

Section 1 – General ........................................................................................................................ 1-1-1

1101 Introduction ........................................................................................................................ 1-1-1

1102 – 1199 Not Allocated ........................................................................................................... 1-1-1

Section 2 - Diving Responsibilities .............................................................................................. 1-2-1

1201 CF Diving Organization ....................................................................................................... 1-2-1

1202 Commanding Officer ........................................................................................................... 1-2-1
1203 Diving Officer....................................................................................................................... 1-2-1
1204 Diving Supervisor ................................................................................................................ 1-2-1
1205 Diver / Standby Diver .......................................................................................................... 1-2-2
1206 Diving Attendants (Tenders) ............................................................................................... 1-2-2
1207 – 1299 Not Allocated. .......................................................................................................... 1-2-6

Section 3 - Safety Regulations ..................................................................................................... 1-3-1

1301 Minimum Personnel Required............................................................................................. 1-3-1

1302 Depth Limitations ................................................................................................................ 1-3-2
1303 Marking of Lines .................................................................................................................. 1-3-2
1304 Divers in Boats Underway ................................................................................................... 1-3-2
1305 Exceptional Exposures ....................................................................................................... 1-3-2
1306 Diving Equipment Maintenance .......................................................................................... 1-3-3
1307 Wearing of Knives ............................................................................................................... 1-3-3
1308 – 1399 Not Allocated ........................................................................................................... 1-3-3

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FIGURE TITLE PAGE

1-2-1 Personnel Qualification (2 Sheets).................................................................................1-2-3

1-2-2 Diver Qualification and Equipment; Operation and Supervisory Limits ...........................1-2-5

1-2-3 Table of Equipment Authorized Depth Limits ...................................................................1-2-6

1-3-1 Surface-Supplied Dive Manning Requirements ...............................................................1-3-1

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CHAPTER 1
RULES AND REGULATIONS

SECTION 1

GENERAL

1101 Introduction

1. This chapter contains the regulations governing the conduct of all surface-supplied diving.
These regulations are applicable to all Canadian Forces Clearance Diving personnel.

2. These regulations are mandatory and are intended to ensure both the safety of the diver and
the efficiency of diving operations. In emergencies or operations during hostilities, and during training
for specific hazardous missions, calculated risks may have to be taken. Commanding Officers will
have to weigh these risks against the consequence of failure to complete the task. Commanding
Officers are to ensure that no unjustifiable deviations from these regulations are permitted.

3. All Clearance Diving personnel shall make themselves thoroughly conversant with these
regulations. Strict compliance is essential to ensure the safety of the diver.

4. Regulations and definitions governing Canadian Forces Diving in general, which are not
specific to surface-supplied diving, are given in Volume 2 of the CF Diving Manual.

5. Considerable importance is attached to the study of accidents and unusual incidents

experienced by divers in all types of diving equipment. The analysis of accurate data recorded
shortly after a dive or exposure to pressure in which injury has occurred, or could have occurred
owing to failure of equipment or procedure, is an important factor in the future safety of divers.

6. Full instructions on Incident and Accident Reporting are found in Volume 2 of the CF Diving
Manual.

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SECTION 2

DIVING RESPONSIBILITIES

1201 CF Diving Organization

1. Diving authorities and their areas of responsibility in Units, Commands and NDHQ are laid
down in Volume 2, Chapter 1 of the CF Diving Manual and DAOD 8009-0 and 8009-1. These
directions also apply to surface-supplied diving.

1202 Commanding Officer

1. The Commanding Officer shall ensure that all possible facilities are made available for the
proper training and exercise of those personnel listed in Figure 1-2-1, Personnel Qualifications, under
their command. Such personnel should be exercised sufficiently to maintain proficiency in all types of
routine and emergency surface-supplied diving operations.

1203 Diving Officer

1. The officer selected by the Commanding Officer to be the Diving Officer in charge of surface-
supplied diving operations shall be qualified in Clearance Diving. See Figure 1-2-1, Personnel
Qualification and Figure 1-2-2, Diver Qualification and Equipment; Operation and Supervisory Limits.

2. The Diving Officer is responsible to the Commanding Officer for:

a. The efficiency of all diving personnel under their direction;

b. The organization, preparation and planning of all diving operations carried out under the
Diving Officer’s direction;
c. Scheduling of diving exercises and training, in order to maintain the proficiency and
qualification of all diving personnel;
d. Maintenance of all diving records;
e. Maintenance, preparation and testing of diving equipment IAW operating and technical
instructions;
f. Proper briefing of the Diving Supervisor; and
g. Safe execution of surface-supplied diving operations IAW this volume, Command Orders
and Commanding Officer directives.

1204 Diving Supervisor

1. All diving operations, practices and exercises shall be carried out under the direct
supervision of a Diving Supervisor. See Figure 1-2-1 and Figure 1-2-2.

2. The Diving Supervisor, as detailed for each particular task, shall be in full charge of the team
for that task and is responsible to the Diving Officer. The Diving supervisor must be continuously
present at the dive site:

a. The Diving Supervisor shall not enter the water or hyperbaric chamber unless properly
relieved by a qualified supervisor.

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3. Where none of the supervisory personnel listed in Figure 1-2-1 are available, only
emergency diving operations shall be carried out, under the supervision of the Commanding Officer
or an officer delegated in writing.

4. The Diving Supervisor is to be fully conversant with the objectives and requirements of the
task and is responsible for ensuring:

a. The safety of all members of his diving team;

b. That the diving team, for any task, meets or exceeds the minimum permitted number of
qualified divers, as laid down in Article 1301, Minimum Personnel Required, and as shown
in Figure 1-3-1, Surface-Supplied Dive Manning Requirements;
c. That each member of the team is capable of carrying out the assigned task;
d. That each member of the team is fully briefed on the objectives and requirements of the task;
e. That the diving operation is conducted in strict compliance with diving regulations; and
f. That an accurate record of every dive and of the procedures carried out is available on
completion of operations.

1205 Diver / Standby Diver

1. The Diver/Standby Diver shall be a qualified Clearance Diving Officer / Clearance Diver.
Each diver is responsible for ensuring:

a. Proper preparation of the diving equipment used for the dive;

b. Medically, dentally and physically fit; and
c. That the diver is appropriately practiced for the ensuing dive, or to otherwise advise the
supervisor.

2. Diving Officers and Supervisors will not appoint Divers / Standby Divers who are unfit for
diving.

3. Whenever SSBA diving operations are in progress. A Standby Diver is required at the
surface at an immediate state of readiness, regardless of equipment used. “Immediate State of
Readiness” is defined as:

a. Standby Diver Using CABA. Fully dressed and ready for the water less mask and
mouthpiece;
b. Standby Diver using LWSSDE. Fully dressed and ready for the water less mask; and
c. Standby Diver using SSBA. All pre-dive checks completed, fully dressed and ready for
the water in the equipment appropriate for the planned max depth of the dive.

1206 Diving Attendants (Tenders)

1. In SSBA diving, the diver shall be attended by another diver qualified in the apparatus being
used. Figure 1-2-1 outlines the attendant’s responsibilities and the level of proficiency required.
Personnel not qualified in the equipment used may used as the secondary attendant if they have
been trained to do so as outlined in Volume 2, Article 109.

2. In diving training units, personnel under instruction may act as attendants, at the discretion
of the Diving Training Officer.

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TASK MINIMUM
RESPONSIBILITIES
DESIGNATION QUALIFICATION

- CLDO 1. Complete authority for all diving

MARS 00207 operations to the maximum depth of the
DIVING equipment available.
OFFICER
- CL DIV TECH 00342, QL6B Ref: Article 1203
PO1 AND ABOVE

DIVING
-Basic Diving Medical Officer 1. Responsible for medical care and
MEDICAL
(DMO) treatment of divers.
OFFICER
1. Responsible for diving medical first aid
DIVING
- Diving Medical Assistant and advice.
MEDICAL
(DMA) (A DMA is the preferred attendant for
TECHNICIAN
recompression treatment)
1. Responsible to the Diving Officer for the
conduct of the diving operation.
2. In addition, the Supervisor:
CLDO
a. Plans the operation;
MARS 00207
b. Briefs the divers;
c. Takes proper precautions against
- CL DIV 00342
DIVING foreseeable contingencies:
QL6B PO1 and above
SUPERVISOR d. Supervises and directs diving
operations; and
- CL DIV 00342 e. The Diving supervisor must be
QL6B PO2 continuously present at the dive site.
( 45 MSW max) NOTE:
When leaving the surface post. Supervisory
duties must be temporarily turned over to a
qualified supervisor.
Qualified CL DIV 00342 or 1. Carries out pre-dive checks
under training in diving 2. Carries out underwater task to the best of
equipment being used, and ability.
qualified to depth of dive
anticipated. The limitations 3. Obeys instructions from the Diving
DIVER
imposed by Chapter 1 must Supervisor.
prevail. 4. Ensures briefing is understood
completely.
Ref: Article 1205
CL DIV 00342 or above, Is prepared to enter the water
qualified in the equipment immediately and render assistance to the
STANDBY
being used. The limitation diver in an emergency.
DIVER
imposed by Chapter 1 must Ref: Article 1205
prevail.

Figure 1-2-1 Personnel Qualification (Sheet 1 of 2)

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TASK MINIMUM
RESPONSIBLITIES
DESINATION QUALIFICATION

1. Ensures the diver receives proper care

both on the surface and while
submerged.
a. Dress diver.
b. Checks proper function of the
equipment before descent;
c. Maintains communication with the
diver;
d. Tends the diver’s hoses and lines;
Qualified CL Div 00342 or
e. Is aware of the diver’s position and
ATTENDANT under training in diving depth;
equipment being used and
(including f. Advises the Supervisor of diver’s
qualified to the planned depth condition and approximate bottom
Timekeeper
of dive. time expiry.
Recorder and
Communications 2. Maintains a careful record in the diving
Attendant) The limitations imposed by log of;
Chapter 1 must prevail a. Diver particulars;
b. Dive particulars, including;
1) Descent time;
2) Bottom time;
3) Depth of dive;
4) Time of ascent to first stop;
5) Time of stops; and
6) Any pertinent information
dictated by the Supervisor.
1. Under the Diving Supervisor’s direction,
Qualified CL DIV 00342
STAGE / WINCH controls the rate of descent and ascent of
( or competent Seaman)
OPERATOR the diver by controlling the paying out or
thoroughly briefed and trained
retrieving of the stage line.

COMPRESSOR Qualified MAR ENG T 1. Operates air compressors;

OPERATOR or CL DIV 00342 trained in
breathing compressors and
/HOT WATER 2. Operate auxiliary diving machinery
auxiliary machinery peculiar to
OPERATOR diving.

1. Ensures an adequate supply of diver’s

breathing gas (at the correct mix and
GAS PANEL pressure) as required by the Supervisor.
CL DIV 00342
OPERATOR 2. Maintains a proper standby supply of
properly mixed gas. Readily available.
3. Records gas consumption.

Figure 1-2-1 Personnel Qualification (Sheet 2 of 2)

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EQUIPMENT DIVER QUALIFICATION DIVING SUPERVISORY

TYPE LIMITS LIMITS

Clearance Diving Officer Max Authorized Depth

(CLDO) of Equipment
(MARS 00207) (see Fig 1-2-3)

MAXIMUM AUTHORIZED DEPTH OF EQUIPMENT

Max Authorized Depth
CL DIV 00342 QL6B PO1
of Equipment
SURFACE-SUPPLIED COMPRESSED AIR

and above
(see Fig 1-2-3)
SURFACE-SUPPLIED HeO2

(See Figure 1-2-3)

CL DIV 00342 QL6B PO2 Max Depth:
45 msw
&

CL DIV 00342 QL6A PO2 NIL

CL DIV 00342 QL5B MS NIL

CL DIV 00342 QL5A LS NIL

CL DIV 00342 QL5 AB/LS NIL

Figure 1-2-2 Diver Qualification and Equipment; Operation and Supervisory Limits

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MAXIMUM DEPTH

AIR DIVING HeO2 DIVING

AIR DIVING HeO2 DIVING

EQUIPMENT

AIR DIVING HeO2 DIVING

WITH STAGE WITH STAGE
WITHOUT STAGE WITHOUT STAGE
(NOTE 1) (NOTE 1)

RCC RCC RCC RCC RCC RCC RCC RCC

On-Site Within On-Site Within On-Site Within On-Site Within
( Note 2) 4-hours ( Note 4-hours ( Note 4-hours ( Note 4-hours
Travelling 2) Travelling 2) Travelling 2) Travelling
Time Time Time Time

SSBA 54 msw 45 msw 45 msw 45 msw 90 msw 45 msw 45 msw 45 msw

LWSSDE 54 msw 45 msw 54 msw 45 msw

Figure 1-2-3 Table of Equipment Authorized Depth Limits

NOTES
1. Surface-Supplied Diving with Stage is required when diving deeper then 45 msw.
2. “RCC ON-Site” means the diver is able to leave the last water stop, surface, transit to the
hyperbaric chamber and be under pressure within :06::20.

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SECTION 3

SAFETY REGULATIONS

1301 Minimum Personnel Required

1. Under normal SSBA diving, personnel required as shown in Figure 1-3-1.

2. Urgent operation requirements may necessitate minimum dive team.

3. A minimum dive team shall be comprised of no less than six (6) Clearance Divers:

a. Working diver;
b. Diver Attendant;
c. Standby diver;
d. Standby Diver Attendant;
e. Assistant: and
f. Diving Supervisor.

4. The supervisor shall not be used as an attendant except in an extreme emergency. See
Figures 1-2-1 and 1-3-1.

5. Other diving personnel who may be required to operate support equipment are as previously
stated in this chapter and as shown in Figure 1-2-1:

a. Personnel required for handling equipment on deck need not be divers; and
b. They shall not act as primary attendants, except in extreme emergency.

TEAM PERSONNEL ONE DIVER TWO DIVERS

Diving Officer 1 1
Diving Supervisor 1 1
Medical Officer 1* 1*
Compressor / Machinery Technician 1 1
Diver 1 2
Standby Diver 1 1
Attendant 3 5
Communications Attendant 1 1
Timekeeper / Recorder 1 1
Gas Panel Operator 1 1
Stage / Winch Operator 1 1
TOTAL 13 16

Figure 1-3-1 Surface-Supplied Dive Manning Requirements

¾ If available, during initial training a DMO or DMT shall be utilized

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NOTES
1. During shallow water training dives, a Diving Officer is not required in addition to a Diving
Supervisor.
2. Minimum personnel manning requirements are given at Article 1301.
3. SurD O2 diving requires an RCC attendant and RCC Operator. Personnel shown above
are to be assigned duties as required.
4. When a Hot Water Heating (HWH) system is utilized, personnel are to be designated to
operate and monitor.

1302 Depth Limitations

1. The maximum authorized depths for the Surface Supplied Breathing Apparatus in The
Canadian Forces are shown in Figure 1-2-3, Table of Equipment Authorized Depth Limits.

2. The depths specified in Figure 1-2-3 may be exceeded with the approval of the appropriate
authority from the list below:

a. National Defence Headquarters / CMS// Director Diving Safety);

b. Commander, Maritime Forces Atlantic // N34-1 / Staff Officer Diving and Mine Warfare and
Explosive Ordnance Disposal;
c. Commander, Maritime Forces Pacific // N33-2/SSO COASTAL OPS; and.
d. Head of Department, Experimental Diving and Undersea (EDU) Group, DRDG-Toronto.

1303 Marking of Lines

1. Lines used for controlling the depth of the diver are to be marked as outlined below. This
requirement may include umbilicals, lifelines, shot lines and lazy shot lines. For guidelines and
procedure, refer to Volume 2 Article 124 of the CF Diving Manual, Lifelines, Float Diving, Marked
Swimming & Marking of Lines.

1304 Divers in Boats Underway

1. Those in charge of boats carrying divers must always keep in mind the safety of the divers.

2. A diver using SSBA shall never wear weights or helmet while in a boat underway.

3. If divers are using dry suits, they are to be, completely zipped up and the weights and
harness removed.

1305 Exceptional Exposures

1. Exceptional exposure dives shall only be authorized in cases of extreme operational

necessity.

2. The authority to use exceptional exposure schedules is vested solely in Commanding

Officers of Clearance Diving Units. In addition, the Head of Department, Experimental Diving
Undersea (EDU) Group may exercise this authority for experimental or training purposes.

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1306 Diving Equipment Maintenance

1. Service diving equipment and diving support equipment shall be tested, repaired and
maintained IAW the appropriate Canadian Forces Technical Orders (CFTO). See Annex A Chapter
4, Orders and References Pertaining to Diving.

2. Should no relevant CFTO be in existence, the manufacturer’s maintenance

recommendations and repair manuals are to be used in consultation with NDHQ (DMSS).

3. CL DIV 00342 QL 5B and above are the only divers authorized to maintain life support
equipment:

a. CL DIV 00342 QL 5A, under the direct supervision of a CL DIV 00342 5B or above, may
assist in the maintenance of equipment with which they are thoroughly familiarized.

4. Diving equipment is Life Support Equipment and a high level of quality control is necessary
when carrying out repairs and maintenance. Maintenance personnel are to be aware of the hazards
of handling high-pressure gases, the effects of toxic/contaminating vapours, the explosive hazard
resulting from mixing oxygen and hydrocarbons.

1307 Wearing of Knives

1. All divers are to carry knives when underwater or when acting as a standby diver or
attendant IAW CF Diving Manual Volume 2, Article 129 for guidelines and procedures.

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DIVING EMERGENCIES

TABLE OF CONTENTS
ARTICLE PAGE

Section 1 - Diving Emergencies and Procedures ....................................................................... 2-1-1

2101 Diving Emergencies ............................................................................................................ 2-1-1

2102 Equipment related Emergencies ......................................................................................... 2-1-1
2103 Equipment Failure During Diving ........................................................................................ 2-1-1
2104 Carbon Dioxide Build-up ..................................................................................................... 2-1-1
2105 Excessive Breathing Resistance......................................................................................... 2-1-2
2106 Freeze-up ............................................................................................................................ 2-1-2
2107 Flooded Helmet ................................................................................................................... 2-1-2
2108 Flooded Suit / Loss of Hot Water Supply ............................................................................ 2-1-3
2109 Lost Communication ........................................................................................................... 2-1-3
2110 Blow-up ............................................................................................................................... 2-1-4
2111 Loss of Main Gas Supply / Use of Emergency Cylinder ..................................................... 2-1-5
2112 Fouling ............................................................................................................................... 2-1-5
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FIGURE TITLE PAGE

2-1-1 Diving Emergency Procedures (5 Sheets) ......................................................................2-1-6

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CHAPTER 2
DIVING EMERGENCIES

SECTION 1

DIVING EMERGENCIES AND PROCEDURES

2101 Diving Emergencies

1. This chapter does not cover every possible situation, which may cause problems for a diver.
It does not provide basic First Aid or resuscitation procedures, or response to medical emergencies,
decompression sickness or pulmonary over-inflation. This chapter is to be read in conjunction with
Chapter 2, Volume 2 of the CF Diving Manual: Compressed Air Breathing Apparatus.

2102 Equipment related Emergencies

1. With good equipment, well maintained and thoroughly inspected and tested before each
dive, actual operational failure will rarely be a problem. When a failure does occur, the correct
procedure will depend upon the nature of the equipment of the dive. The procedures detailed in the
following articles do not cover every emergency that may be met. The Diving Officer, Supervisor, and
members of the team must be capable of responding to any emergency as it may develop, taking into
consideration all factors relevant to coping with the specific situation.

2103 Equipment Failure During Diving

1. If the equipment failure does not immediately threaten the diver’s life:

a. Terminate the bottom time and commence decompression.

2. If the situation deteriorates further, due to a loss of gas or further equipment failure:

a. Bring the diver immediately to the surface. Determine if the diver is within SurD O2 limits or
whether to treat for omitted decompression IAW Article 3304.

2104 Carbon Dioxide Build-up

1. The Superlite helmet must be carefully adjusted for each diver’s head to prevent CO2 build-
up. See Article 4203, para. 2 Helmet Interior, and Article 4208, Oral Nasal

2. If a CO2 build-up occurs:

a. Ventilate and rest the diver; and

b. The Supervisor will decide if the dive is to be terminated.

3. If the CO2 build-up recurs:

a. The dive is to be terminated.

4. If the dive is terminated:

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a. Conduct normal in-water or surface decompression as appropriate, ventilating as often as
required to prevent further CO2 build-up.

5. If ventilating does not alleviate the condition and the diver is not within SurD limits:

a. Surface the diver and treat for omitted decompression IAW Article 3304.

2105 Excessive Breathing Resistance

1. Breathing Resistance encountered by the diver may vary from a slight to a total loss of
breathing gas. See Article 4206, Regulator Adjustment. After the demand regulator adjustments
have been made, the diver; through training and experience; must determine when to initiate the
following procedure:

a. Inform the surface of the problem;

b. Open steady flow valve as required;
c. If opening the steady flow valve does not provide acceptable breathing resistance, switch to
the emergency cylinder. If possible, the steady flow valve must be closed once breathing
from the emergency cylinder, to conserve breathing gas; and
d. Abort the dive as directed.

2. If the Dive Supervisor orders the dive aborted:

a. Decompress the diver in the water if the level of breathing resistance permits carry on with
planned decompression profile;
b. If within SurD limits, complete the dive on the appropriate SurD O2 table; or
c. Otherwise, bring the diver to the surface immediately and treat for omitted decompression.

2106 Freeze-up

1. Freeze-up of the demand regulator in cold water normally results in an uncontrolled free-flow
rather than breathing resistance. The free-flow may be preceded by slight leaking of air or even ice
pellets that spray into the diver’s mouth. First stage freeze-up should not occur if the environmental
protection kit is installed and maintained correctly and if the air meets Canadian Forces dryness
requirements, (see Annex A Chapter 4). Freeze-up of the second stage results from water leaking
into the second stage either via the exhaust valve or around the diver’s mouth or from the diver’s
spittle and exhaled breath. High gas flow rates, from high ventilation rates, from regulator purging or
even life-vest / dry suit inflation may produce temperatures that freeze the water and foul the
regulator demand mechanism.

2. Normally, a free-flowing regulator cannot be shut off. The high flow rates of gas will rapidly
deplete a diver’s air supply. Additionally, breathing from the air stream can cause cold injury to the
mouth. Therefore, it is important to terminate the dive, commence decompression and prepare for
omitted decompression. In the rare case where the regulator freezes in the closed state or freezing
increases breathing resistance substantially, response shall be IAW with Article 2105 and Figure 2-
1-1, Diving Emergency Procedures, “Excessive Breathing resistance”.

2107 Flooded Helmet

1. The faceplate is acrylic and can be scratched but it is unlikely to be cracked or severely
damaged. Flooding is very unlikely in normal diving positions.

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2. Should this occur:

a. Maintain a slight gas flow as required using the steady flow valve; gas will exit but little or no
water will enter.

3. Flooded helmet when the diver is inverted

a. Water may enter if there is a leak of the neck dam;

b. To clear, shift to a head-up position so that the water floods the forward portion of the hat.
A push on the demand regulator purge button, or turning on the steady flow valve will
remove the water by way of the main exhaust valve; and
c. The purge button will also clear the oral-nasal.

4. If there is continuous leak:

a. Terminate the dive but do not omit necessary decompression if the leak can be overridden
by intermittent purging.

5. For flooding due to loss of main gas supply and simultaneous failure of the non-
return valve:

a. Switch to emergency cylinder inform the surface and terminate the dive.

2108 Flooded Suit / Loss of Hot Water Supply

1. If the diver’s dry suit floods, an immediate loss of buoyancy and chilling of the diver will
result, varying with the size and location of the leak. Additionally, if the flow of hot water is interrupted
the diver will immediately begin to chill:

a. The diver should remain upright and maintain positive suit pressure so that the suit will not
be flooded above the leak; and
b. The dive should be aborted and the dive profile completed if possible, unless the diver
becomes hypothermic. In such a case, it may be necessary to surface the diver and treat
for omitted decompression.

2. There should be no necessity for the diver to ditch their weights. The diver can travel on the
stage or be hauled up by the attendants.

2109 Lost Communication

1. In the event voice communication is lost:

a. The attendant must report loss of communication to the Supervisor immediately;

b. While conducting the following checks, the Stand-by Diver may be brought to a higher level
of readiness;
c. Immediately try line-pull signals, but keep in mind that, because of depth, current, bottom or
work site conditions, they may not always work;
d. Check for breathing deflection on the divers gas panel, look for the rising bubbles; looking
for a cessation or a marked decrease which could be a sign of trouble;

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e. Listen for breathing sounds from the diving helmet;
(1) If no sounds are heard, the circuit may be out of order. If the flow of bubbles seems
normal, the diver may well be all right,
(2) If sounds are heard but the diver does not respond to signals, assume that the diver is
in trouble,
f. If another diver is on the bottom, have them investigate; or send the standby diver down the
troubled diver’s umbilical; and
g. Upon finding the diver, the standby diver must use hand signals to determine the divers
condition and assist the diver to the surface, if required.

2110 Blow-up

1. Blow-up can lead to a number of serious problems, including pulmonary over inflation,
arterial gas embolism, decompression sickness, and physical injury from collision with surface
objects. Additionally, the divers’ dry suit could rupture from over-inflation possibly causing loss of all
buoyancy.

2. A diver should be particularly wary when executing any manoeuvre, which requires an
increase in buoyancy, particularly if trying to break free from a muddy bottom.

3. The possibility of blow-up is also high when using a dry suit during underwater jetting or
tunnelling operations. Silt or sand stirred up by the hose can clog the exhaust valve, resulting in a
gradual and often unnoticed build-up of air in the suit.

a. It is good practice to actuate the exhaust valve at regular intervals to ensure that it is
working properly.

4. Blow-up can also occur when a diver over adjusts airflow to inflate the suit while trying to
offset or avoid a squeeze or, for example, to avoid falling.

5. If caught in a blow-up:

a. The diver must exhale continuously to avoid gas embolism;

b. The diver should attempt to vent air from the suit all the way through the water column;
c. The attendant should maintain proper tension in the life line;
d. Get the diver out of the water and give a quick examination for signs of serious injury;
e. If the dive did not require decompression stops and the diver appears to be uninjured;
(1) Maintain a close watch for four (4) hours and remain within in one hour’s traveling time
to a hyperbaric chamber; and
f. If the dive required decompression stops which were omitted, or if the diver has any
symptoms;
(1) Treat accordingly. If a chamber is not immediately available, transport the diver to the
nearest chamber as soon as possible, using the prescribed emergency procedures.

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2111 Loss of Main Gas Supply / Use of Emergency Cylinder

1. An emergency cylinder IAW Article 4207 shall be used on every surface-supplied dive.

2. If the main gas supply fails, switch to the emergency cylinder.

3. Terminate the dive and commence decompression options.

2112 Fouling

1. As soon as a diver discovers that the umbilical has become fouled, an attempt should be
made to clear it.

2. If the umbilical is fouled on some obstruction:

a. The diver’s steps can be retraced in order to free the umbilical from the obstruction. Coil the
umbilical over their arm and control the slack until the umbilical is unfouled.

3. If the umbilical cannot be unfouled quickly and easily by the diver or the diver’s
partner:

a. The standby diver may be sent down to assist;

(1) This is a normal procedure should communications be interrupted and the attendant
not be able to haul the diver up, and
(2) The standby, follows the divers umbilical (as a descending line), to trace the foul and
release the umbilical.

4. If the diver becomes fouled with the descending line, and cannot be cleared:

a. The attendant(s) pulls the diver and descending line up to his first stop;
b. The standby diver shall assist in clearing the fouled diver; and
(1) If unable to clear the umbilical;
(a) The shot line shall be cut below the fouled diver upon direction from the Dive
Supervisor.

NOTE
The diver will probably be overtired and cold and may have physical injuries. The Supervisor
must prepare for prolonged decompression, or treatment for omitted decompression.

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NOTE
THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURES ARE RECOMMENDED ONLY AS BASIC RULES AND
DO NOT DEAL COMPREHENSIVELY WITH EVERY SITUATION.

CAUSE OF PERSONNEL
ACTION / ACTION BY
EMERGENCY AFFECTED

DIVER 1. Reduce blood loss by application of pressure

1. Improvise tourniquet or pressure dressing.
STANDBY 2. Assist diver in regulating ascent.
DIVER 3. Be prepared to handle diver in shock.
TRAUMATIC
INJURY WHILE IN 1. If injury is not severe, conduct normal in-water of
WATER surface decompression.
2. If the diver’s condition deteriorates, conduct
SUPERVISOR surface decompression (if within surface
decompression limits or omit decompression and
treat as necessary.
3. Treat the diver for shock and blood loss.
DIVER
1. Descend to diver. Ventilate and assist
STANDBY
2. Assist diver to surface in a controlled ascent.
DIVER
3. At surface administer first aid as required

1. Consider ventilating the diver by over-pressurizing

the second stage on the helmet. Beware of the
loss of communications from excessive noise.
2. Treat for CO2 build-up if the diver regains
UNCONSCIOUS consciousness. Terminate the dive. Conduct
DIVER normal in-water or surface decompression.
3. If the diver’s condition deteriorates but is still within
SUPERVISOR surface decompression limits, conduct surface
decompression.
4. If the diver does not regain consciousness, bring
the diver to the surface and commence treatment
for urgent omitted decompression.
5. Employ ancillary resuscitation equipment, as
appropriate

Figure 2-1-1 Diving Emergency Procedures (Sheet 1 of 5)

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NOTE
THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURES ARE RECOMMENDED ONLY AS BASIC RULES AND
DO NOT DEAL COMPREHENSIVELY WITH EVERY SITUATION.

CAUSE OF PERSONNEL
ACTION / ACTION BY
EMERGENCY AFFECTED

1. Do not panic
DIVER 2. Achieve positive buoyancy.
3. Signal for help.
1. Assist diver in making regulated buoyant
DROWNING STANDBY ascent.
DIVER
2. Get diver to safety boat / dive platform.
1. Prepare for resuscitation
SUPERVISOR 2. Continue resuscitation and consider
recompression treatment procedures.
1. If tired, anxious, weak or panicky:
STOP WORK, REST AND VENTILATE
DIVER
2. If not recovering, signal intent to come up or
ask for assistance in ascent.
OVER-EXERTION
STANDBY 1. Assist diver in regulated ascent
DIVER 2. Bring diver to safety boat / dive platform.
1. Assist diver into safety boat / dive platform.
SUPERVISOR
2. Observe diver closely for other problems
1. Inform surface
2. Open steady flow valve
DIVER 3. Switch to Emergency, if required (Close steady
flow valve
4. Terminate dive as directed.
EXCESSIVE
BREATHING STANDBY
RESISTANCE DIVER
1. Complete in-water stops if breathing resistance
permits.
SUPERVISOR 2. If within limits Sur-D.
3. Otherwise surface diver immediately and treat
for omitted decompression

Figure 2-1-1 Diving Emergency Procedures (Sheet 2 of 5)

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NOTE

THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURES ARE RECOMMENDED ONLY AS BASIC RULES AND DO NOT
DEAL COMPREHENSIVELY WITH EVERY SITUATION.

CAUSE OF PERSONNEL
ACTION / ACTION BY
EMERGENCY AFFECTED

Convulsion are prevented by

DIVER 1. Avoiding work or activity at O2 stop.
2. Reporting toxicity symptoms immediately.
1. Avoid danger to self from convulsing diver.
2. Try to prevent diver from self-inflicted injury using
minimal restraint.
STANDBY
DIVER 3. Try to keep diver’s breathing equipment in place.
4. Stabilize the diver at depth and maintain
communications with the Supervisor. Assist and
surface the diver as directed by the Supervisor.
CONVULSION
1. Shift the diver’s breathing gas immediately from
oxygen to alternate breathing gas supply.
2. Consider ventilating by over-pressurization if diver
is incapacitated.
3. Stabilize the diver at depth. The diver is not to be
SUPERVISOR brought to the surface nor moved upward
while convulsing.
4. Once the dive’s condition has stabilized, surface
the diver carefully to reduce the risk of embolism.
Treat for possible embolism if any uncertainty
exists. Otherwise treat diver for omitted
decompression and observe carefully.
1. Move slowly and carefully.
2. Retrace steps to source of fouling and attempt to
DIVER clear.
3. Inform surface of condition, and what is being
attempted.
1. At the Supervisors direction, check to see if OK.
FOULING 2. Assist fouled diver to clear umbilical.
STANDBY 3. If unable to clear, connect diver to the stage
DIVER bailout (if fitted), or other breathing gas supply.
4. Request permission from Supervisor to sever
umbilical.
1. Prepare to decompression options.
SUPERVISOR
2. Direct tenders to take up umbilical slack.

Figure 2-1-1 Diving Emergency Procedures (Sheet3 of 5)

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NOTE
THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURES ARE RECOMMENDED ONLY AS BASIC RULES AND
DO NOT DEAL COMPREHENSIVELY WITH EVERY SITUATION.

CAUSE OF PERSONNEL
ACTION / ACTION BY
EMERGENCY AFFECTED

1. Revert to Manual Signal Code (see Fig 5-2-1).

DIVER
2. Retrace umbilical to stage.
1. Report loss of communications to Supervisor.
ATTENDANT
2. Take up slack.
1. As directed by the Supervisor, follow the trouble
LOSS diver’s umbilical down to determine diver’s
STANDBY
COMMUNICATIONS condition
DIVER
2. Assist as directed by the Supervisor
SUPERVISOR 1. Establish Manual signal Code (see Fig 5-2-1)
signals to diver.
2. Send the standby diver down to follow the diver’s
umbilical if required.
DIVER 1. Inform surface and VENTILATE

STANDBY
1. Assist as directed by the Supervisor.
DIVER
CO2 BUILD-UP
1. Ventilate the diver.
SUPERVISOR 2. If CO2 build-up recurs, the dive is to be
terminated.
1. Inform surface
DIVER
2. Return to stage

STANDBY
1. Assist as directed by Supervisor
FREEZE-UP DIVER
1. Terminate the dive.
SUPERVISOR 2. Commence decompression.
3. Prepare for omitted decompression.
1. Shift to upright position
DIVER
2. Open steady flow valve.
FLOODING
HELMET STANDBY
1. Assist as directed by Supervisor.
DIVER
SUPERVISOR 1. Terminate dive if leak is continuous

Figure 2-1-1 Diving Emergency Procedures (Sheet 4 of 5)

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NOTE
THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURES ARE RECOMMENDED ONLY AS BASIC RULES AND
DO NOT DEAL COMPREHENSIVELY WITH EVERY SITUATION.

CAUSE OF PERSONNEL
ACTION / ACTION BY
EMERGENCY AFFECTED

1. Inform surface.
DIVER 2. Remain upright.
FLOODED DRY 3. Maintain positive suit pressure.
SUIT / LOSS OF
HOT WATER STANDBY
1. Assist as directed by Supervisor.
SUPPLY DIVER
1. Consider terminating dive (due to possible onset of
SUPERVISOR
hypothermia).
1. Exhale continuously to avoid A.G.E.
DIVER
2. Attempt to vent suit.

STANDBY
BLOW-UP 1. Assist diver as directed by Supervisor.
DIVER
1. Examine diver for signs of A.G.E.
SUPERVISOR
2. Treat if required.
1. Switch to emergency gas supply.
DIVER 2. Inform surface
3. Return to stage / shot line.

STANDBY
LOST GAS 1. Assist diver as directed by Supervisor.
DIVER
1. Ensure diver is on emergency gas supply.
SUPERVISOR 2. Determine cause, terminate dive if necessary.
3. Prepare for Omitted Decompression.

Figure 2-1-1 Diving Emergency Procedures (Sheet 5 of 5)

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DECOMPRESSION
PROCEDURES & TABLES

TABLE OF CONTENTS
ARTICLE PAGE

Section 1 - General......................................................................................................................... 3-1-1

3101 Introduction ......................................................................................................................... 3-1-1

3102 Background ......................................................................................................................... 3-1-1
3103 Description of Tables .......................................................................................................... 3-1-2
3104 Definition of Terms .............................................................................................................. 3-1-2
3105 Dive Recording.................................................................................................................... 3-1-3
3106 - 3199 Not Allocated............................................................................................................ 3-1-3

Section 2 - Instructions For Use of CF Air Decompression Tables ......................................... 3-2-1

3201 CF Air Decompression (CF Table 1)................................................................................... 3-2-1

3202 Short CF Air Decompression (CF Table 1S) ...................................................................... 3-2-4
3203 In-Water Oxygen Decompression ....................................................................................... 3-2-5
3204 Short In-Water Oxygen Decopmression (CF Table 2S) ................................................... 3-2-10
3205 Surface Decompression with Oxygen (SurD O2) (CF Table 3) ........................................ 3-2-10
3206 Repetitive Diving Tables (CF Tables 4A and 4B) ............................................................. 3-2-15
3207 Depth Correction of Diving at Altitude (CF Table 5) ......................................................... 3-2-24
3208 - 3299 Not Allocated. ........................................................................................................ 3-2-28

Section 3 - General Procedures Air Decompression Tables ..................................................... 3-3-1

3301 Descent / Ascent Rates, Stop Time and Travel Rate B: ..................................................... 3-3-1
3302 Variation in Rate of Ascent: ................................................................................................ 3-3-1
3303 Oxygen-Related Problems: ................................................................................................. 3-3-2
3304 Omitted Decompression – ASYMPTOMATIC: ................................................................. 3-3-11
3305 Violation of 7-minute Surface Interval (Sur-D O2) ............................................................ 3-3-19
3306 Flying After Diving ............................................................................................................. 3-3-23
3307 Decompression Stress During Surface Interval ................................................................ 3-3-23
3308 - 3399 Not Allocated.......................................................................................................... 3-3-30

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Section 4 - Helium Oxygen (HeO2) Decompression Procedures ..............................................3-4-1

3401 Introduction ..........................................................................................................................3-4-1

3402 Definition of Terms...............................................................................................................3-4-3
3403 Operational Procedures .......................................................................................................3-4-4
3404 Dive Abort Direction (CF Table 6) ......................................................................................3-4-5
3405 Combined Bottom Time / Maximum Depth Option ..............................................................3-4-5
3406 - 3499 Not Allocated ............................................................................................................3-4-5

Section 5 - HeO2 Decompression Procedures General.............................................................3-5-1

3501 Gases ................................................................................................................................3-5-1

3502 Helium-Oxygen Gas Mixtures..............................................................................................3-5-1
3503 First Stop (Air)......................................................................................................................3-5-1
3504 O2 Stop (9-msw)..................................................................................................................3-5-1
3505 SurD O2 RCC Time .............................................................................................................3-5-2
3506 Bottom Time Limiting Lines; Normal / Exceptional Exposure .............................................3-5-2
3507 Travel Rates ........................................................................................................................3-5-3
3508 Stop Times / Travel Times...................................................................................................3-5-3
3509 Delays (Normal Decompression).........................................................................................3-5-3
3510 Oxygen Toxicity at O2 Stop (In-Water and RCC)................................................................3-5-4
3511 Loss of O2 (In-Water and RCC) ..........................................................................................3-5-5
3512 Lost Gas at Depth (Helium-Oxygen, Air) / Unable to Switch Gases ...................................3-5-6
3513 Flying after HeO2 Diving .....................................................................................................3-5-7
3514 Decompression Stress during Surface Interval ...................................................................3-5-7
3515 HeO2 – IN-WATER OXYGEN DECOMPRESSION (CF Table 7) ......................................3-5-8
3516 HeO2 – Surface Decompression with Oxygen (SurD O2) (CF Table 8) ...........................3-5-12
3517 HeO2 – Emergency Decompression (CF Table 9)............................................................3-5-15
3518 - 3599 Not Allocated ..........................................................................................................3-5-29

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ANNEX A – CF AIR DIVING TABLES (METRES) .......................................................................... 3A-1

CF Table 1 Standard Air Decompression ................................................................................. 3A-4

CF Table 1S Short Standard Air Decompression ..................................................................... 3A-20
CF Table 2 Air – InWater Oxygen Decompression ................................................................ 3A-22
CF Table 2S Air – Short InWater Oxygen Decompression ....................................................... 3A-34
CF Table 3 Air – Surface Decompression with Oxygen (SurD O2) ........................................ 3A-36
Combined CF Tables 1 – 3 Air Tables 1, 2 and 3 ....................................................................... 3A-48
CF Table 4 Repetitive Diving – Air Comprised of the following two tables:
CF Table 4A Repetitive Factors / Surface Intervals Table ........................................................ 3A-66
CF Table 4B NoDecompression Repetitive Diving Table ......................................................... 3A-66
CF Table 5 Air – Depth Corrections / Diving at Altitude ......................................................... 3A-68

ANNEX B – WORKSHEETS (locally reproducible) ...................................................................... 3B-1

1) Dive Record Chart ....................................................................................................................... 3B-2

2) Repetitive Diving Worksheet ........................................................................................................ 3B-3
3) Altitude Diving Worksheet ............................................................................................................ 3B-4

ANNEX C – HEO2 TABLES (METRES) .......................................................................................... 3C-1

CF Table 6 HeO2 – Abort Table ............................................................................................... 3C-4

CF Table 7 HeO2 – InWater Oxygen Decompression ............................................................. 3C-6
CF Table 8 HeO2 – Surface Decompression with Oxygen (SurD O2) ................................... 3C-14
CF Table 9 HeO2 – Emergency Decompression ................................................................... 3C-22
Combined CF TablesTables 6, 7 and 8 Surface-Supplied HeO2 tables
and Table 9 Emergency Decompression .......................................................... 3C-30

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LIST OF FIGURES
FIGURE TITLE PAGE

3-1-1 Air Diving Limits................................................................................................................3-1-4

3-2-1 EXAMPLE 1 (Air)

CF Air Dive to 32 msw (30+2)/22 min ..............................................................................3-2-2

3-2-2 EXAMPLE 1 Dive Record Chart (msw)

CF Air Dive to 32 msw (30+2) / 22 min ............................................................................3-2-3

3-2-3 EXAMPLE 2 (Air)

In-Water O2 Decompression Dive to 22 msw (20+2) / 58 min ........................................3-2-8

3-2-4 EXAMPLE 2 (Air)

Dive Record Chart (msw)
In-Water Decompression Dive to 22 msw (20+2) / 58 min ..............................................3-2-9

3-2-5 EXAMPLE 3 (Air)

SurD O2 Dive to 36 msw (34+2) 75 min ........................................................................3-2-13

3-2-6 EXAMPLE 3 (Air)

Dive Record Chart (msw)
SurD O2 Dive to 36 msw (34+2) 75 min ........................................................................3-2-14

3-2-7 EXAMPLE 4 (Air)

No-D Repetitive Dive ......................................................................................................3-2-17

3-2-7A EXAMPLE 5 (Air)

No-D Repetitive Dive ......................................................................................................3-2-19

3-2-8 Repetitive Diving Flowchart............................................................................................3-2-23

3-2-9 EXAMPLE 9A and 9B (Air) (2 Sheets)

Acclimatized CF Air Dive to 30 (28+2) / 23 min at 2195 ................................................3-2-27

3-3-1 EXAMPLE 11 (Air)

Dive Record Chart (msw)
Minor Symptom of O2 Toxicity; RCC Immediately Available
In-Water O2 Decompression Dive to 34 msw (32+2) / 42 min ........................................3-3-4

3-3-2 EXAMPLE 12 (Air)

Dive Record Chart (msw) Loss of O2 in RCC,
No Success in Re-establishing O2
SurD O2 Dive to 42 msw (40+2) / 30 min ........................................................................3-3-7

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FIGURE TITLE PAGE

3-3-3 EXAMPLE 13 (Air)

Dive Record Chart (msw) Minor Symptoms of O2 Toxicity in RCC
SurD O2 Dive to 36 msw (34+2) / 75 min...................................................................... 3-3-10

3-3-4 Violation of 7-Minute Surface Interval Flowchart ........................................................... 3-3-22

3-3-5 Chart of General Procedures - Air Decompression Table

(7 Sheets) ...................................................................................................................... 3-3-24

3-4-1 HeO2 Diving Limits .......................................................................................................... 3-4-2

3-5-1 EXAMPLE 1 (HeO2)

In-Water O2 Decompression Dive 42 msw (40+2) / 39 min .......................................... 3-5-10

3-5-2 EXAMPLE 1 (HeO2)

Dive Record Chart (msw)
In-Water O2 Decommpression Dive to 42 msw (40+2) / 39 min ................................... 3-5-11

3-5-3 EXAMPLE 2 (HeO2)

SurD O2 Decompression Dive to 57 msw (55+2) / 15 min ........................................... 3-5-13

3-5-4 EXAMPLE 2 (HeO2)

Dive Record Chart (msw)
SurD O2 Decompression Dive to 57 msw (55+2) / 15 min ........................................... 3-5-14

3-5-5 EXAMPLE 3 (HeO2)

In-Water Emergency Air Decompression Dive
to 48 msw (46+2) / 20 min - No O2 Available................................................................ 3-5-16

3-5-6 EXAMPLE 3 (HeO2)

Dive Record Chart (msw)
In-Water Emergency Air Decompression Dive to 48 msw (46+2) / 20 min ................... 3-5-17

3-5-7 EXAMPLE 4 (HeO2)

Emergency SurD O2 Decompression Dive to 48 msw (46+2) / 20 min ........................ 3-5-19

3-5-8 EXAMPLE 4 (HeO2)

Dive Record Chart (msw)
Emergency SurD O2 Decompression Dive to 48 msw (46+2) / 20 min ........................ 3-5-20

3-5-9 HeO2 Emergency Flowchart ......................................................................................... 3-5-21

3-5-10 Chart of General Procedures – HeO2 Decompression Tables

(7 Sheets) ...................................................................................................................... 3-5-23

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CHAPTER 3
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PROCEDURES & TABLES

SECTION 1

GENERAL

3101 Introduction

1. When air is breathed at depth, the inert gas – nitrogen – diffuses into the various tissues of
the body. Nitrogen diffusion continues at different rates for the various tissues as long as the partial
pressure of the inspired nitrogen is greater than the partial pressure of the gas absorbed into the
tissues. The amount of nitrogen absorbed increases with the partial pressure of the inspired nitrogen
and the duration of the exposure.

2. When the diver ascends, the process is reversed as the nitrogen partial pressure in the
tissues exceeds that of the circulatory and respiratory systems. This pressure gradient from the
tissues of the blood and lungs must be carefully controlled to prevent a too rapid diffusion of nitrogen.
If the pressure gradient is uncontrolled, bubbles of nitrogen gas form in the tissues and blood that can
result in the development of decompression sickness.

3. To prevent decompression sickness, a set of air decompression tables has been developed
for CF divers by the Experimental Diving and Undersea Group (EDUG) of Defence Research and
Development Canada - Toronto (DRDC - Toronto). These tables take into consideration the amount
of nitrogen absorbed by the body at various depths for given periods. The tables also consider the
allowable pressure gradients that can exist without excessive bubble formation, and the different gas
elimination rates associated with various body tissues.

3102 Background

1. The CF Air Diving Tables and procedures were derived from DRDC – Toronto (formerly
DCIEM) 1983 Decompression Model. This model was the result of over 20 years of decompression
research that began with the pioneering studies by Kidd and Stubbs in 1962. These tables provide a
more conservative approach to decompression procedures than those currently published by the
United States Navy and the Royal Navy.

2. Selected profiles were tested extensively using Doppler ultrasonic bubble detector as an aid
to assessing the severity of the decompression stress produced by these tables. These tables were
tested in a hyperbaric chamber with wet / working divers in cold water between 5° and 10° C. as well
as with dry / resting divers. Doppler ultrasonic bubble detection procedures utilized to evaluate the
model showed that the basic conservatism of the model was indeed justified.

3. No realistic decompression procedures can eliminate the occurrence of decompression

sickness. However, these tables are believed to be safer than most existing tables.

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4. Figure 3-1-1, Air Diving Limits, shows the Normal Air Diving Range and the Exceptional
Exposure Range for these tables.

3103 Description of Tables

1. The CF Air Diving Tables consist of the follow Tables:

CF Table 1 CF Air Decompression

CF Table 1S CF Air Short Air Decompression
CF Table 2 CF Air In-water Oxygen Decompression
CF Table 2S CF Air Short In-Water Oxygen Decompression
CF Table 3 CF Air Surface Decompression with Oxygen (SurD O2)
CF Table 4 Repetitive Diving - Air
- CF Table 4A Repetitive Factors / Surface Intervals Table

- CF Table 4B No-Decompression Repetitive Diving Table

CF Table 5 CF Air Depth Corrections – Diving at Altitude

2. These tables cover depths to 72 msw and bottom times to the limit of the Exceptional Air
Diving Range. See Figure 3-1-1, Air Diving Limits.

3104 Definition of Terms

1. The following is the Definition of terms use in diving found throughout this manual, they are:
a. Actual Depth of Dive The “Actual Depth of Dive” is determined by adding 2 metres to the
deepest gauge depth achieved during the dive (plus 2-metre rule). This total is used to
determine required decompression.
b. Ascent Rate A specified rate of travel that the diver must maintain up to and between
decompression stops. For these tables, the ascent rate is
18 mpm ± 3m.
c. Bottom Time (BT) The total elapsed time from when the diver leaves the surface to the
time (next whole minute) that the diver begins to ascend, measured in minutes.
d. Decompression Schedule Specific decompression procedure for a given combination of
depth and bottom time as listed in a decompression table. It is normally indicated as
Maximum Depth (msw) / Bottom Time (min).
e. Decompression Stop Specific length of time which a diver must spend at a specified depth
to allow for the elimination of sufficient inert gas from the body to allow safe ascent to the
next decompression stop or the surface.
f. Depth The maximum depth attained. Measured in msw.
g. Descent Rate The maximum rate of travel allowed in descending to the bottom. For these
tables, the descent rate is:
18 mpm or slower.

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h. Effective Bottom Time (EBT) For Repetitive Diving: the calculated Bottom Time for
decompression purposes, taking into consideration the residual nitrogen from the previous
dive.
i. Effective Depth (ED) For a dive at altitude, the depth of an equivalent dive at sea level.
j. No-Decompression Limit The maximum bottom time that allows a direct ascent to the
surface without requiring decompression stops.
k. Omitted Decompression Occurs when the actual dive decompression profile does not
satisfy the required stop times of the appropriate CF Dving Table decompression schedule.
l. Point of Interuption The time at which normal decompression was interupted as a result of
an emergency procedure, e.g. symptoms of O2 toxicity. Once the situation allows the return
to normal decompression procedures. The table is re-entered at the point where the
interuption occurred.
m. Recorded Time Record of event times placed on the dive chart record sheet in hours and
minutes. Seconds may be recorded in the “Remarks” column.
n. Repetitive Dive Any dive that has a Repetititve Factor (RF) greater then 1.0.
o. Repetitive Factor (RF) A figure, used to Repetitive Diving, deteminined by the Repetitive
Group (RG) and the length of the surface interval after a dive.
p. Repetitive Group (GR) A letter relating directly to the amout of residual nitrogen in a diver’s
body immediately upon surfacing from a dive.
q. Stop Time The tabulated decompression stop time which includes travelling time to that
stop at 18 mpm ± 3 (except for in-water O2 stops where the stop time commences after the
diver is confirmed on O2).
r. Surface Interval (SI) The time a diver has spent on the surface following a dive, beginning
as soon as the diver surfaces and ending as soon as the diver starts the descent for the
next dive.
s. Surface Interval – Sur-D O2 (When using Table 3, (Sur-D O2)). Time from when the diver
leaves the 9 msw stop to arriving at the 12 msw RCC stop. The maximum time allowed is 7
minutes.
t. Total time of Dive The total elapsed time from when the diver leaves the surface until the
diver returns to the surface, including all travel times and decompression stop times.

3105 Dive Recording

1. Every Canadian Forces dive must be recorded.

2. A sample Dive Record is shown as Figure 3-2-2. The Dive Record Chart is a convenient
means of collecting the dive data that must then be entered into CFDITS.

3. A full-size Dive Record Chart for Local reproduction is contained within Annex B, Chapter 3.

3106 - 3199 Not Allocated

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Figure 3-1-1 Air Diving Limits

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SECTION 2

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE OF

CF AIR DECOMPRESSION TABLES

3201 CF Air Decompression (CF Table 1)

1. The CF air decompression table is set out in CF Table 1, CF Air Decompression, (Annex
A, Chapter 3), for msw in the traditional tabular format of depth, bottom time, stop times and total
ascent time. Each depth segment in the table is divided into two sections by a line that corresponds
to the Normal Air Diving Limit shown in Figure 3-1-1. Dives beyond this limiting line are in the
Exceptional Exposure Range. Users of this CF Air Decompresssion Table are cautioned that it
has been validated by manned experiments to the limit of the Normal Air diving range only.

2. Repetitive Groups (RG’s) are shown for dives within the Normal Air Diving Limits only and
are not shown for dives in the Exceptional Exposure Range.

NOTE
Repetitive diving is not recommended in the Exceptionl Exposure Range

3. The procedure for CF Air Decompression is:

a. Descend at 18 mpm or slower; and

b. Ascend at 18 mpm ±3 to the indicated stops and remain at each stop for the stop time,
(1) The tabulated stop time for each stop includes the ascent time to that stop.

EXAMPLE 1 (Air)

Deterimine the decompression schedule required for a dive to 30 msw +2 msw with a bottom
time of 22 minutes.

¾ Enter CF Table 1 at the depth that is equal to or next greater than 32 msw.

Select 33 msw

¾ Using the 33 msw schedule, proceed to the bottom time column and find the listed time
that is equal to or next greater than 22 minutes.

Select 25 minutes

¾ Proceed horizontally across the table at the 33 msw / 25 min level to find the
decompression stops and the Repetitive Group (RG) designator prescribed for this dive.

6 minutes stop at 6 msw

10 minute stop at 3 msw

Repetitive Group upon surfacing – ‘G’

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EXAMPLE 1 (Air) CF Table (1)

Dive 32 msw (30+2) / 22 min

Decompression Schedule 33 msw / 25 (from CF Table 1)

Travel time to 6 msw is

Decompression Stops
:01::26
6 msw - 6 min
Actual stop time at 6 msw is
3 msw – 10 min
:04::34

Repetitive Group (RG) RG = G

4. A dive profile and chart for Example 1 (Air) is illustrated in Figures 3-2-1 and 3-2-2,
respectively.

Figure 3-2-1 EXAMPLE 1 (Air)

CF Air Dive to 32 msw (30+2)/22 min

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DIVER Rank Tender Rank Date: 21 Nov 09

DIVER Rank Tender Rank Table Used

SUPERVISOR Rank Schedule 33 / 25 O2% AIR Depth in msw Bottom

Used 30+2=32 Time :22
Left Surface Left Bottom Max. Time to Reached Surface
(Clock Time) 1430 :22 1st Stop / (Clock Time) 1509
Total decomp. Total time Repet. CHARTMAN (Print) Rank
Time :17 of dive :39 Group G
STOPS STAND Decompression Time EVENT
EMERG
REMARKS IN AIR
AIR :39 TIME
MSW TABLE Water Chamber Water Chamber
L :38
3 10
S
L :28
6 6
S
L
9 S
L
12 S
L
15 S
L
18 S
L
21 S
L
24 S
L
27 S
REACHED L :22
BOTTOM :02 30 S
L
OR :01:39 33 S
L
36 S
L
39 S
L
42 S
L
45 S
L
48 S
L
51 S
Location of Dive Name / Rank of Standby Diver Divers (Signatures)

Purpose of Dive Supervisor (sign) Chartman (sign)

Figure 3-2-2 EXAMPLE 1 Dive Record Chart (msw)

CF Air Dive to 32 msw (30+2) / 22 min

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3202 Short CF Air Decompression (CF Table 1S)

1. The “short” CF air table is set out as CF Table 1S Short CF Air Decompression, (Annex A,
Chapter 3). Essentially a simplified, one-page version of the CF Air Decompression Table and limited
to 45 msw. It is divided into two sections – a no decompression section on the left of the broad
vertical line and a decompression required section to the right of the line. Each entry in the table
gives a Bottom Time (BT) and, where applicable, a Repetitive Group (RG):

NOTE
Where bottom times appear without a Repetitive Group (RG), repetitive diving is not
allowed.

2. In the No-Decompression (no-stops) section, bottom times are given for each Repetitive
Group at each depth. These are for the purposes of calculating repetitve dives. The largest number
to the left of the broad vertical line is the No-Decompression Limit at the given depth for first dives
only.

3. For bottom times in the “Decompression-Required” section of the CF Table 1S, the
decompression stop times and stop depths are specified after the 18 msw row and at the bottom of
the table after the 45 msw row:

a. Stop times are given in increments of 5 minutes;

b. Stop times include the ascent time to the stop at the travel rate of 18 mpm ± 3.

4. For depths to 18 msw: Decompression stops are taken at 3 msw only.

5. For deeper depths: Decompression stops are taken at 6 msw and 3 msw.

6. The no-decompression limits in CF Tables 1 and 1S are for first dives only.

7. For repetitive, no-decompression dives the allowable no-decompression limits are

prescribed in CF Table 4B, No Decompression Repetitive Diving.

8. To use Table 1S, follow the CF Air Decompression (Table 1) procedures previously
described in Article 3201, para 3.

9. Example 1S (Air) below is previous EXAMPLE 1 (Air) reworked for Table 1S

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EXAMPLE 1S (AIR) (Table 1S)

Determine the decompression schedule requried for a dive to 32 msw (30+2) with a bottom
time of 22 minutes.

¾ Enter Table 1S at the depth which is equal to or next greater than 32 msw.

Select 33 msw

¾ Using the 33 msw schedule, proceed to the Bottom Time column and find the listed time
which is equal to or next greater than 22 minutes.

Select 24 minutes

¾ Follow the bottom time column downward to the listed decompression stops for 6 msw
and 3 msw, respectively. Table 1S shows that the required decompression is as follows:

5 minute stop at 6 msw

10 minute stop at 3 msw

Repetitive Group upon Surfacing – ‘G’

EXAMPLE 1S (Air) (Table 1S)

Dive 32 msw (30+2) / 22 min

33 msw / 24 min
Decompression Schedule
from CF Table 1S

Decompression Stops Travel Time to 6 msw is

6 msw – 5 min :01::26
3 msw – 10 min Actual stop time at 6 msw is
:03::34
Repetitive Group (RG) RG = G

3203 In-Water Oxygen Decompression

1. The benefits of using oxygen for decompression are well known and applied universally with
various surface decompression procedures. In diving operations however, it is not always possible to
have a chamber on-site. Yet it is often possible to supply the diver with O2. Therefore, it was
decided to utilize O2 in the water.

2. Although O2 is only given to divers at the conservative depth of 9 msw, the possibility of O2
toxicity problems still exist. Therefore, the following conditions must be met before using in-water O2
procedures:

a. A diver on O2 must be constantly monitored (e.g. two divers on O2 or one diver on O2

with voice communications) for the period of O2 breathing; and
b. A recompression chamber (RCC) must be available as required by Figure 1-2-2, Table of
Authorized Depth Limits.

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3. The In-Water Oxygen Decompression Table may be found at CF Table 2 In-Water Oxygen
Decompression, (Annex A, Chapter 3):

a. In-water decompression stops on air – to and including 12 msw – are indentical to the CF
Air Table;
b. At 9 msw the diver breathes O2 until the decompression requirements are satisfied, then
ascends directly to the surface;
c. The decompression time listed starts when the diver is confirmed on O2 (next whole
minute), It does not include the ascent time to 9 msw; and
d. This procedure reduces the total decompression time by 35 – 40% over the CF Air method.

4. The In-Water Oxygen Decompression procedure is as follows:

a. Ascend as for CF Air to 9 msw and stop;

b. Switch the diver’s gas to O2,
(1) The diver remains on O2 at 9 msw for the full-tabulated stop time. This stop time
commences when the diver is confirmed on O2; and
c. Ascend to the surface on O2, “1 minute” is included in the Decompression Time column as
a guide only.

EXAMPLE 2 (AIR) (CF Table 2)

Determine the decompression schedule required for a dive to 22 msw (20+2) with a bottom
time of 58 minutes.

¾ Enter CF Table 2 at the depth which is equal to or next greater than 22 msw.

Select 24 msw

¾ Using the 24 msw schedule, proceed to the Bottom Time (BT) column and find the listed
time which is equal to or next greater than 58 minutes.

Select 60 minutes

¾ Proceed horizontally across the table at the 24 msw / 60 min schedule to find the
decompression stops and the RG.

The required decompression stop is at 9 msw

The stop time, once confirmed on O2, is 16 minutes

Repetitive Group upon surfacing – ‘I’

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EXAMPLE 2 (Air) (CF Table 2)

22 msw (20+2) / 58 min

Dive
See Figures 3-2-3 and 3-2-4
24 msw / 60 min
Decompression Schedule
from CF Table 2
9 msw – 16 min O2
Decompression Stops
Stop Time does not include
travel time to this stop
Repetitive Group (RG) RG = I

5. During the O2 breathing period at 9 msw, a 5-minute air break shall be applied at the end of
each 30 minute O2 period:

NOTE
5-minute air breaks are not included in the total decompression times shown in the printed
tables.

6. CF Table 2, In-Water Oxygen Decompression, can also be applied to repetitive diving:

a. Repetitive Groups (RG’s) are shown in Table 2 for dives within the normal Air Diving Range
as shown in Figure 3-1-1;
b. Note that these RG’s are different from those in Table 1 because of the O2 decompression.

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Figure 3-2-3 EXAMPLE 2 (Air)

In-Water O2 Decompression Dive to 22 msw (20+2) / 58 min

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CF DIVE RECORD CHART IN METRES

DIVER Rank Tender Rank

Date: 11 Oct 09
DIVER Rank Tender Rank
Table Used 2
SUPERVISOR Rank Schedule O2% Depth in msw Bottom
Used 24 / 60 AIR / 100 20 + 2= 22 Time : 58
Left Surface Left Bottom Max. Time to Reached Surface
(Clock Time) 1000 : 58 1st Stop (Clock Time) 1117
Total decomp. Total time Repet. CHARTMAN (Print) Rank
Time : 19 of dive 1:17 Group I
STOPS STAND Decompression Time 1 : 17 EVENT TIME
EMERG
REMARKS IN AIR
AIR
MSW TABLE Water Chamber Water Chamber
L
3 21
S
O2 L
6 6
S
ON O2 :59::36 16 L 1:16
9 S 1:00
REACHED : 58::36 Shift O2
L
12 S
L
15 S
L
20 18 S
REACHED BOTTOM :01::18 L :58
21 S
L
24 S
L
27 S
L
30 S
L
33 S
L
36 S
L
39 S
L
42 S
L
45 S
L
48 S
L
51 S
Location of Dive Name / Rank of Standby Diver Divers (Signatures)

Purpose of Dive Supervisor (sign) Chartman (sign)

Figure 3-2-4 EXAMPLE 2 (Air) Dive Record Chart (msw)

In-Water Decompression Dive to 22 msw (20+2) / 58 min

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3204 Short In-Water Oxygen Decompression (CF Table 2S)

1. The ‘short’ in-water oxygen decompression table may be found at CF Table 2S Short In-
Water Oxygen Decompression, Annex A, Chapter 3. It is similar to CF Table 1S with a no-
decompression section on the left-hand side and a decompression-required section on the right-hand
side. Each entry in the table gives a Bottom Time (BT) and, where applicable, a Repetitive Group
(RG). In the decompression-required section, the bottom times are restricted to those where the only
stop is the 9-msw O2 decompression stop:

a. The required decompression times are given in increments of 5 minutes;

b. They do not include the ascent time to the 9-msw stop at a travel rate of 18 mpm ±3.

2. EXAMPLE 2S (Air) below is previous EXAMPLE 2 (Air) reworked for CF Table 2S.

EXAMPLE 2S (Air) (for CF Table 2S)

Determine the decompression schedule required for a dive to 22 msw (20+2) with a bottom
time of 58 minutes.

¾ Enter CF Table 2S at the depth which is equal to or next greater than 22 msw.

Select 24 msw

¾ At 24 msw, proceed to the Bottom Time column to the listed time that is equal to or next
greater than 58 minutes.

Select 58 minutes

¾ Follow the Bottom Time column downward to the Decompression Time line.

The required decompression is 15 minutes on oxygen at 9 msw (not including the

time required to reach 9 msw).
3205 Surface Decompression with Oxygen (SurD O2) (CF Table 3)

1. Surface decompression procedures reduce in-water exposure time substantially with most of
the decompression being carried out in a dry recompression chamber (RCC) on the surface:

a. Decompression is carried out normally as for CF Air until the end of the 9-msw stop. Thus,
the decompression stops on air – to and including the 9 msw stop – are identical to those of
the CF Air Table;
b. On completion of the 9-msw stop time, the Sur-D O2 procedure commences by having the
diver travel to the surface, removing the diving apparatus, placing the diver on O2 in an
RCC and pressed to a depth of 12 msw to complete the decompression requirements; and

NOTE
MAXIMUM TIME FROM LEAVING THE 9-MSW IN-WATER STOP TO REACHING THE 12-
MSW CHAMBER STOP, BREATHING O2 IS SEVEN MINUTES. Delays in reaching the 12-
MSW (see – ART 3305).

c. 5-minutes air breaks are taken after each 30 minute period on O2.

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2. The SurD O2 table has been validated by manned experiments to the limits of the
Exceptional Exposure Range shown in Figiure 3-1-1:

a. SurD O2 is the preferred method for all compressed air diving requiring significant amount
of decompression;
b. It is the only method recommended for exceptional exposure diving.
3. The surface decompression with oxygen (SurD O2) table may be found at CF Table 3
Surface Decompression with Oxygen (SurD O2) (Annex A, Chapter 3).

4. The procedure for the use of CF Table 3 is as follows:

a. Ascend and decompress as for CF Air to the completion of the 9-msw stop (or the surface if
no in-water stop is shown),
(1) Stop time includes ascent to the 9-msw stop at a travel rate of 18 mpm ± 3;
b. Ascend to the surface at 18 mpm ± 3 and recompress on O2 to 12 msw in the RCC,
(1) The Surface Interval (SI SurD O2) is the time from leaving the 9-msw in-water stop to
reaching the 12-msw RCC stop. This interval must not exceed 7 minutes,
(a) The Surface Interval (SI) of 7 minutes was chosen to enhance the operability of
the procedure and to reduce the chances of omitted decompression during
operations. Extensive experimentation using the full 7-minute SI has proven this
procedure safe. In operational use, the SI should be kept to a minimum. (See
Article 3305).
(b) When the depth of the dive does not have an adequate decompression stop time
or the time to travel from the dive depth to 9 msw is equal to or near the travel
time required to reach that depth, the diving supervisor is to cycle the travel
stopwatch when the diver reaches the 9-metre depth. This will provide a time mark
to begin the Sur-D procedure.
c. Remain in the RCC, on O2 at 12 msw for the tabulated stop time with 5-minute air breaks
after every 30 minutes on O2:
(1) The asterisks (***) following the O2 stop times in the tables represent the number of air
breaks: in this case, three asterisks represent three (3) five-minute air breaks, and
(2) Where the O2 stop time is a multiple of 30 minutes, a five-minute air break may or may
not be required before ascent to the surface is possible. The 5-minute air breaks after
30 minutes on O2 were included in calculating the 12-msw RCC decompression stop
times. However, the tabulated 12–msw stop times are “O2 Times” only, while the Total
Decompression Time column includes the air breaks; and
d. Ascend to the surface on the breathing medium in use.
(1) “1 minute” is included in the Decompression Time column as a guide only.

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EXAMPLE 3 (Air)

Determine the decompression schedule required for a dive to 36 msw (34 +2) / 75 minutes.

¾ Enter CF Table 3 at the depth which is equal to or next greater than 36 msw.

Select 36 msw

¾ Using the 36 msw schedule, proceed to the Bottom Time column and find the listed time
which is equal to or next greater than 75 minutes.

Select 75 minutes

¾ Proceed horizontally across the table at the 36 msw / 75 min schedule to find the
decompression stops and stop times. These are as follows:

8 minute stop at 12 msw

8 minute stop at 9 msw

80 minute stop at 12 msw

- (70 min on O2 + two 5-min air breaks in RCC)

EXAMPLE 3 (Air)

36 msw (34+2) / 75 min

Dive
See Figure 3-2-5 and 3-2-6
36 msw / 75 min
Decompression Schedule
from CF Table 3
Decompression Stops
12 msw – 8 min #
Air
9 msw – 8 min #
( # Includes travel time to stop)
Surface Interval Time from leaving 9 msw in-water stop
7 min (max) to reaching 12 msw stop in RCC
12 msw – 80 min ** 70 min O2 + two 5-min air breaks
RG = NONE
Repetitive Group (RG)
Exceptional Exposure Dive

5. Repetitive diving can also be conducted using SurD O2:

a. Repetitive Groups (RGs) are shown in CF Table 3 for dives within the normal air diving
range, and
b. Note that these RGs may be different from those of CF Tables 1 and 2

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Figure 3-2-5 EXAMPLE 3 (Air)

SurD O2 Dive to 36 msw (34+2) 75 min

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DIVER Rank Tender Rank

Date: 11 Oct 09
DIVER Rank Tender Rank
Table Used 2
SUPERVISOR Rank Schedule O2% Depth in msw Bottom
Used 36 /75 SUR D 34 + 2 = 36 Time : 75
Left Surface Left Bottom Max. Time to Reached Surface
(Clock Time) 1330 1 :15 1st Stop (Clock Time) 1502 / 1629
Total decomp. Total time Repet. CHARTMAN (Print) Rank
Time : 19 of dive 2:59 Group
STOPS STAND Decompression Time EMERG 1 : 32 EVENT TIME 2 : 59
REMARKS IN AIR
AIR
MSW TABLE Water Chamber Water Chamber
L
3 86
S
AIR L
6 31
O2 S
ON O2 :59::36 8 L 1 : 31
9 8
REACHED : 58::36 80 S 1 : 23 2 : 58
8 L 1 : 38
12 S
70 + 5 * 5
L
15 S
L
18 S
REACHED BOTTOM L
21 S
:01::18
L
24 S
L
27 S
L
30 S
L
33
34 S
REACHED BOTTOM L 1:15
:02 36 S
L
39 S
L
42 S
L
45 S
L
48 S
L
51 S
Location of Dive Name / Rank of Standby Diver Divers (Signatures)

Purpose of Dive Supervisor (sign) Chartman (sign)

Figure 3-2-6 EXAMPLE 3 (Air) Dive Record Chart (msw)

SurD O2 Dive to 36 msw (34+2) 75 min

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3206 Repetitive Diving Tables (CF Tables 4A and 4B)

1. Residual nitrogen remains in a diver’s body after every air dive. This quantity is expressed
by the Repetitive Group (RG) letter assigned to the respective dive profile by the aforementioned CF
Table 1, 1S, 2, 2S, or 3. This residual nitrogen will gradually reduce to a normal level over a period of
eighteen hours. If the diver is to make a second dive within this period, the residual nitrogen level
must be considered when planning for the second dive.

2. Repetitive air diving tables have been developed to protect the diver from the effects of
residual nitrogen.

a. CF Table 4, Repetitive Diving, contained in Annex A, Chapter 3, consists of two parts:

(1) CF Table 4A, Repetitive Factors / Surface Intervals Table; and
(2) CF Table 4B, No-Decompression Repetitive Diving Table; and
b. These tables permit repetitive diving only within the range of the Normal Air Diving Limits
outlined in Figure 3-1-1.

3. In CF Table 4A, Repetitive Factors (RF) are given for each Repetitive Group letter from A to
O at selected Surface Intervals (SI’s), from 15 minutes to 18 hours. As the SI increases, the RF
decreases until it becomes 1.0.

4. A dive is considered a repetitive dive if it is conducted while the RF from the previous
dive is greater than 1.0;

a. For example, any dive within 18 hours after surfacing from a RG = H (or higher) dive would
be considered a repetitive dive.

5. The RF is used to calculate the Effective Bottom Time (EBT) for the repetitive dive.

6. EBT is determined by multiplying the actual bottom time of the repetitive dive by the
RF. It is the total of the actual bottom time plus the time that must be considered to have been
already spent at that depth because of the residual nitrogen remaining in the body from the previous
dive. The EBT is then used to determine decompression requirements for the repetitive dive.

7. In CF Table 4B, the Allowable No-Decompression (“No-D”) Limits for Repetitive Dives are
shown for different depths as a function of the RF. These No-D limits are actual bottom times and not
EBT’s. (Note that these No-D limits are less than the No-D limits given in CF Tables 1, 1S, 2, 2S, and
3, which are for first dives only).

8. For any repetitive dive:

a. CF Table 4B, No-Decompression Repetitive Diving Table, should be consulted to

determine whether the planned dive could be done as a no-decompression dive or whether
decompression will be required.

9. The procedure for using the repetitive dive tables is as follows (a worksheet for calculating
the decompression requirements for repetitive dives and multiple repetitive dives is found at Annex B,
Chapter 3, and Repetitive Diving Worksheet, and a flow chart to aid in using this procedure is given
in Figure 3-2-8, Repetitive Diving Flowchart):

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a. Find the RG of the first dive (from CF Tables 1, 1S, 2, 2S, or 3).

Enter CF Table 4A;

b. Proceed down the RG column to locate the matching RG letter from the first dive and then
proceed horizontally along the same line to the appropriate Surface Interval (SI) column.

Where the RG and SI intersect, note the Repetitive Factor (RF)

c. Enter CF Table 4B at the RF column and proceed downward in the column to the applicable
depth of the planned repetitive dive,

Where the RF and the depth intersect, note the Allowable No-D Limit for this
repetitive dive; and
d. For No-Decompression Dives
(1) If the actual bottom time of the second dive is less than or equal to the allowable No-D
limit in CF Table 4B, the second dive is a No-D dive,
(2) See EXAMPLE 4 (Air) and sample Repetitive Diving Worksheet, Figure 3-2-7.

EXAMPLE 4 (Air)

First Dive RG = D
18 msw (16+2) / 30 min from CF Table 1S
RF = 1.4
Surface Interval : 1 hr
from CF Table 4A
Repet, No-D limit is
Second Dive
45 min
Depth 15 msw (13+2)
from CF Table 4B
EBT = 42 min
Actual Bottom Time: 30 min
(30 X 1.4)
RG = E
Repetitive Group (RG)
from CF Table 1S

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Figure 3-2-7 EXAMPLE 4 (Air)

No-D Repetitive Dive

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(3) Finding the minimum surface Interval (SI) for a No-D dive
(a) Find the RF:
i. of the repetitive dive, and
ii. Proceed upward in the column Enter CF Table 4B at the depth of the repetitive
dive and proceed horizontally to the intended bottom time to find the RF.
(b) Find the minimum SI:
i. Enter CF Table 4A at the RG of the first dive and proceed horizontally to the
appropriate RF, and
ii. Proceed upward in the column to determine the minimum SI.
(c) See EXAMPLE 5 (Air)

EXAMPLE 5 (Air)

First Dive RG = E
24 msw (22+2) / 25 min from CF Table 1S
50 min Bottom Time
Second Dive
(BT) at 15 msw
15 msw (13+2) / 50 min
RF = 1.3 from CF Table 4B
For a 1st dive where RG=E
Surface Interval with an RF of 1.3, a minimum SI of 2 hrs is
required from CF Table 4A

e. For Repetitive Dives Requiring Decompression:

(1) If the actual bottom time of the repetitive dive is GREATER THAN the allowable No-D
limit in CF Table 4B,
(a) The Repetitive dive requires decompression,
i. EBT = Actual BT X RF
(b) Multiply the actual bottom time of the repetitive dive by the RG to obtain the EBT,
(c) Use CF Table 1, 1S, 2, 2S or 3 to determine the decompression schedule for the
repetitive dive, and
(d) See EXAMPLE 6 (Air).

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Figure 3-2-7A EXAMPLE 5 (Air)

No-D Repetitive Dive

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EXAMPLE 6 (Air)

First Dive RG = D
33 msw (31+2) /15 min from CF Table 1S
Surface Interval : RF = 1.5
40 min from CF Table 4A
Repet = No-D Limit = 7 min
Second Dive from CF Table 4B
33 msw (31+2) / 10 min Decompression is required
EBT = 1.5 X 10 = 15 min
Decompression Schedule 33 msw / 15 min

(2) For repetitive bottom times EXCEEDING the Allowable No-D Limits in CF Table 4B,
but with EBT’s LESS THAN the No-D Limit in CF Table 1, 1S, 2, 2S or 3:
(a) A 5-minute Air Decompression Stop at 3 msw is mandatory,
(b) The RG shall be adjusted to the same as that of the decompression schedule
required for the 3 msw / 5 min decompression stop,
(c) The No-D limits in Tables 1, 1S, 2, 2S or 3 are for first dives only, and
(d) See EXAMPLE 7 (Air).

EXAMPLE 7 (Air)

First Dive RG = F
18 msw (16+2) / 50 min from CF Table 1S
Surface Interval : RF = 1.5
1 hr 45 min from CF Table 4A
Repet D=-D Limit = 7 min
Second Dive from CF Table 4B
Decompression is required
18 msw (16+2) / 30 min EBT = 1.5 X 30 = 45 min

Repetitive Group
RG = F
(RG) Adjustment
3 msw - 5 min
Decompression Required
from CF Table 1S

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(3) For Surface Intervals LESS THAN 15 minutes:
(a) Using the deepest depth of the first and second dives, add the bottom times from
both dives to obtain the EBT of the dive. Time spent on the surface is dead time;
and
(b) See EXAMPLE 8 (Air).

EXAMPLE 8 (Air)

First Dive RG = D
18 msw (16+2) / 30 min SI = 10 min
Second Dive EBT = 55 MIN
18 msw (16+2) / 25 min (30 + 25)
Decompression Schedule 18 msw / 60 min
Decompression Required 3 msw - 5 min
Repetitive Group RG = G

(4) Repetitive diving before the RF reduces to 2.0

(a) The RF’s in CF Table 4A have been cut off – arbitrarily – at 2.0. It is felt that after
a strenuous first dive, the SI should be sufficient in length to reduce the residual
nitrogen level of the diver to that degree.
(b) If it is necessary to perform a repetitive dive before the RF reduces to 2.0, take the
deepest depth of the first and second dives, and then add the bottom times of the
first and second dives together to obtain the EBT for the second dive.
(5) Repetitive Group Adjustments (For multiple repetitive dives):
(a) Repetitive dive tables, by their nature of having fixed limits, cannot take into
account every possible diving situation. Repetitive Group adjustments may be
required in some cases if more than one repetitive dive is planned. These
adjustments are necessary to avoid problems on repetitive dives after the first
repetitive dive,
(b) For example: If a series of similar no-decompression repetitive dives are
conducted (e.g. similar depth / bottom time / surface interval), it is possible to get
locked into a loop resulting in the same RG and RF after each dive. Because
decompression will eventually be required, it is necessary adjust the RG to break
out of this loop, and
(c) Similarly, if a short duration dive follows a longer bottom time dive, the RG
calculated for the second dive will be too small and will not take into account the
influence of the longer first dive. Thus, the second dive RG must be adjusted
upward.
(6) Adjusting the Repetitive Dive RG:
(a) When whenever repetitive dives are conducted, calculate the RG that corresponds
to the Depth and EBT of the just completed repetitive dive from the appropriate
decompression CF Table (CF Tables 1, 1S, 2, 2S or 3). If the RG is greater than
the RG from the previous dive, no adjustment is necessary,

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No RG adjustment is necessary if

RG Dive 2 > RG Dive 1

(b) If the RG is lower than or equal to the RG of the previous dive and the surface
interval is less than 6 hours, ADJUST the RG of the previous dive, plus one letter.
Note: The RG of the repetitive dive must be higher than that of the preceding dive;
and
(c) If the RG is lower than or equal to the RG of the previous dive, and the surface
interval (SI) is greater than 6 hours, ADJUST the RG of the just-completed dive
upward by one letter.

If RG Dive 2 ≤ Dive 1 and if SI > 6 hours

ADJUST the RG of the
Just completed dive upward on letter
e.g. B →C, C →D

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Figure 3-2-8 Repetitive Diving Flowchart

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3207 Depth Correction of Diving at Altitude (CF Table 5)

1. CF Table 5, Depth Corrections – Diving at Altitude (Annex A, Chapter 3) provides

tabulated depth corrections for determining decompression profiles and decompression stop depths
when diving in elevated areas above sea level. These corrections are necessary because the
surface pressure and the underwater absolute pressure are less at altitude. Of particular significance
is that diving tables and decompression techniques are designed to return a diver safely to a sea
level pressure and not to a lesser pressure as at altitude. This reduced atmospheric pressure at the
surface makes the dive at altitude equivalent to a deeper dive at sea level.

2. CF Table 5 has been developed accordingly to resolve these differences by providing depth
corrections for selected altitudes from 100 metres to 3,000 metres. These depth corrections are
added to the actual depth to determine the dive profile to be used for decompression purposes. In
addition, CF Table 5 gives the actual stop depths to be used in place of the CF decompression stops.

a. Divers are cautioned that most commonly used depth gauges will not read “actual” water
depth at altitudes.
b. Metric shot lines (for sounding) or electronic depth sounders are required.

3. The procedures for using CF Table 5 are as follows:

a. Establish the altitude of the dive site and determine the actual maximum water depth of the
dive Actual maximum depth + 3 msw = Adjusted Depth;
b. Depth adjustment for acclimatization,
(1) If diving at altitude is conducted within 24 hours of arriving at the altitude of the
dive site, then apply an additional 3 metres to the actual maximum depth of dive,
(2) Once past the 24-hour acclimatization period, the 3-metre addition is not required;
c. First, find the correction for the adjusted depth according to the altitude from CF Table 5 and
add this correction to the adjusted depth to obtain the Effective Depth (ED);
d. Then, determine the decompression schedule from the appropriate schedule from the
appropriate decompression table by applying the Effective Depth and the actual planned
bottom time;
e. Replace the decompression stop depths from the normal decompression table with the
actual stop depths shown at the bottom of CF Table 5 (the stop times are not changed); and
f. Decompress on the altitude schedule IAW normal procedures using the regular travel rates.

4. A worksheet to assist in the calculation of the decompression requirements for diving at

altitude is given in Annex B. Chapter 3, Altitude Diving Worksheet:

a. Sample worksheets for EXAMPLE 9A (Air), Acclimatized, are shown in Figure 3-2-9; and
b. Sample worksheets for EXAMPLE 9B (Air), NOT Acclimatized, are shown in Figure 3-2-
10.

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EXAMPLE 9A (Air) (ACCLIMATIZED)

- Diving after 24 hours of arrival at altitude

CF Air Dive to 30 msw (28+2) / 23 min at 2195 m Altitude (ACCLIMATIZED)

Altitude at Dive Site 2195 m

Depth determined
Dive: 28 msw / 23 min
by metric shot line or
Decompression by CF Table 1
electronic depth sounder
Actual Dive Depth 30 msw (28+2)
Depth Correction for + 9 msw
2195 m (from CF Table 5)
Effective Depth (ED)
ED = 39 msw
Actual Dive Depth +
(30 + 9)
Depth Correction
Decompression Schedule for Actual Decompression Schedule
39 msw / 25 msw -corrected for stop depths-
From CF Table 1 from CF Table 5
9 msw – 5 min 7 msw – 5 min
6 msw – 7 min 5 msw – 7 min
3 msw – 11 min 2.5 msw – 11 min
Repetitive Group RG = H

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EXAMPLE 9B (Air) (NOT ACCLIMATIZED)

- Diving within 24 hours of arrival at altitude

CF Air Dive to 30 msw (28+2) / 23 min at 2195 m Altitude (NOT ACCLIMATIZED)

Altitude at Dive Site 2195 m

Depth determined
Dive: 28 msw / 23 min
by metric shot line or
Decompression by CF Table 1
electronic depth sounder
Actual Dive Depth 30 msw (28+2)
Acclimatization
3 msw + 30 = 33 msw
Factor + Actual Depth
Depth Correction for + 12 msw
2195 m (from CF Table 5)
Effective Depth (ED)
Actual Dive Depth + ED = 45 msw
Acclimatization Factor + (30 + 3) + 12
Depth Correction
Decompression Schedule for Actual Decompression Schedule
39 msw / 25 msw -corrected for stop depths-
From CF Table 1 from CF Table 5
12 msw – 4 min 9.5 msw – 4 min
9 msw – 5 min 7 msw – 5 min
6 msw – 8 min 3 msw – 8 min
3 msw – 23 min 2.5 msw – 23 min
Repetitive Group RG = J

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Figure 3-2-9 EXAMPLE 9A (Air) (Sheet 1 of 2)

Acclimatized CF Air Dive to 30 (28+2) / 23 min at 2195

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Figure 3-2-9 EXAMPLE 9B (Air) (Sheet 2 of 2)

Not Acclimatized CF Air Dive to 30 (28+2) / 23 min at 2195

3208 - 3299 Not Allocated

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SECTION 3

GENERAL PROCEDURES
AIR DECOMPRESSION TABLES

3301 Descent / Ascent Rates, Stop Time and Travel Rate B:

1. Descent Rate, 18 mpm or slower;

2. Ascent Rate, 18 mpm ± 3;

3. Stop Time,

a. Ascent time to a stop is included in that stop time, except for O2 stops,
(1) O2 stop time starts when the diver is confirmed on O2 (next whole minute),
b. Otherwise, the actual time spent at a stop equals the required stop time less the travel time
to that stop at 18 mpm, and
c. See EXAMPLE 10 (Air).

4. Travel Rate (between stops), 18 mpm ± 3.

EXAMPLE 10 (Air) - Stop Time Calculation

CF Air Decompression
Dive: 42 msw / 15 min
from CF Table 1

First Stop
6 msw – 6 min
(from CF Table 1)

Travel Time to First Stop 2 min @ 18 mpm

Actual Stop Time at 6-msw Stop 4 min

3302 Variation in Rate of Ascent:

1. Ascent Rate Too Slow – Less than 15 mpm;

a. Delay starts deeper than half of the maximum depth of the dive,
(1) Delay added to bottom time,
(2) Decompress IAW new bottom time, and
b. Delay starts shallower than half of the maximum depth of the dive
(1) Delay added to stop time of the next stop, and
(2) If no stop is scheduled, then stop at 3 msw for the duration of the delay.

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2. Ascent Rate Too Fast – greater than 21 mpm:

a. Ascent rate to first stop too fast;

(1) No correction required,
(2) Time at stop includes travel time to the stop,
b. Ascent rate too fast (when no stops are required), and
(1) Observe diver for at least one hour.

3303 Oxygen-Related Problems:

1. Oxygen problems In-Water (9 msw O2 Stop);

a. Minor Symptoms of O2 Toxicity In-Water (at 9-msw O2 Stop),

(1) FIRST OPTION:
(a) Switch diver to air and ventilate,
(b) Wait for symptoms to subside,
(c) Wait 15 minutes more and recommence O2 at point of interruption,
(d) If symptoms recur; and
i. Switch to Table 1, CF Air Decompression.

OR
(2) SECOND OPTION:
(a) Switch diver to air and ventilate,
(b) Continue decompression IAW Table 1, CF Air Decompression,
i. The O2 time is, Good Time, for decompression purposes and is subtracted
from the 9-msw and / or 6-msw air stop times, and
ii. See Example 11 (Air) and 11A (Air) Fig 3-3-1.

OR
(3) THIRD OPTION (RCC Immediately available):
(a) Switch diver to air and ventilate,
(b) Upon completion of the 9-msw air stop, SurD O2 (Table 3) may be performed.

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EXAMPLE 11 (Air)

- In-Water O2 Decompression Dive to 34 msw (32+2) / 42 min

- Oxygen problems in-water (at 9-msw O2 stop)

- Minor symptoms of O2 toxicity

- Diver switched to air and ventilated

- No recommencement of O2

- Continued decompression IAW CF Air Decompression Table (CF Table 1)

In-Water O2 CF Table 2
Dive : (36 msw / 45 min) calls for:
34 msw (32+2) / 42 min 12 msw – 3 min on AIR
9 msw – 33 min O2
After 9 minutes on O2
Situation: at the 9-msw stop, diver reports
minor O2 toxicity symptoms.
1. The diver is immediately switched to air
and ventilated.
The 9 minutes spent on O2 is
“Good Time”
ACTION:
The required total (from CF Table 1) of 6
Stops shown in CF Air Table
minutes at the 9-msw stop has been
(CF Table 1) for satisfied, but only 3 minutes of the required
12 msw – 3 min total of 10 minutes at the 6 –msw stop has
9 msw – 6 min been satisfied.
6 msw – 10 min 2. Travel diver to 6 msw.
3 msw – 38 min 3. Complete decompression IAW
(CF Table 1).
6 msw – 7 min
3 msw – 38 min

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DIVER Rank Tender Rank Date: 11 Oct 09

DIVER Rank Tender Rank Table Used 2 3

SUPERVISOR Rank Schedule O2% Depth in msw Bottom
Used 36 /45 AIR / 100 34 + 2 = 36 Time : 42
Left Surface Left Bottom Max. Time to Reached Surface
(Clock Time) 0900 : 42 1st Stop (Clock Time) 0957 / 1045
Total decomp. Total time Repet. CHARTMAN (Print) Rank
Time 1 : 03 of dive 1:45 Group J
STOPS STAND Decompression Time EMERG : 57 EVENT TIME 1 : 45
REMARKS IN AIR
AIR
MSW TABLE Water Chamber Water Chamber
L
3 38
S
O2 Symptom :09 @ 9 msw AIR L
6 10
9 O2 S
ON O2 :46::10 L : 56
9 6
REACHED : 45::10 Shift O2 41 S : 47 1 : 44
L : 45 1 : 03
12 3 3 36+5
S
L
15 S
L
18 S
L
21 S
L
24 S
L
27 S
L
30 S
L : 42
33 S
34
REACHED BOTTOM L
36 S
:01::52
L
39 S
L
42 S
L
45 S
L
48 S
L
51 S
Location of Dive Name / Rank of Standby Diver Divers (Signatures)

Purpose of Dive Supervisor (sign) Chartman (sign)

Figure 3-3-1 EXAMPLE 11 (Air) Dive Record Chart (msw)

Minor Symptom of O2 Toxicity; RCC Immediately Available
In-Water O2 Decompression Dive to 34 msw (32+2) / 42 min

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b. Serious, Incapacitating Symptoms of CNS O2 Toxicity In-Water (at 9-msw O2 Stop):

(1) Take diver off O2, ventilate, and stabilise,
(a) Maintain depth while the diver is convulsing to prevent embolism,
(2) Surface diver carefully to reduce the risk of embolism;
(a) Treat for possible embolism if any uncertainty exists,
(3) Otherwise, treat for omitted decompression, and
(4) Observe carefully
c. Loss of O2 In-Water (at 9-msw O2 Stop);
(1) FIRST OPTION;
(a) Switch diver to air,
(b) Re-establish O2 and resume at the point of interruption,
i. If unsuccessful in re-establishing O2, continue decompression IAW CF Air
Decompression Table (CF Table 1), and
ii. The O2 time is Good Time for decompression purposes and is subtracted from
the 9-msw and/or 6-msw and/or 3-msw air stop times.
OR
(2) SECOND OPTION (if O2 is available to RCC);
(a) Switch diver to air and ventilate, and
(b) Upon completion of the 9-msw air stop, SurD O2 (CF Table 3) may be performed.

2. Oxygen Problems in RCC (SurD O2):

a. Loss of O2 in RCC (SurD O2);

(1) If unsuccessful in re-establishing O2, decompress IAW CF Table 1 commencing
at 12-msw,
(a) Previous O2 time is Good Time and is subtracted from the 12-msw and/or 9-msw
and/or 6-msw and/or 3-msw air stop, and
(b) See Example 12 (Air) and Figure 3-3-2.

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EXAMPLE 12 (Air)

- SurD O2 Dive to 42 msw (40+2) / 30 min.

- Loss of O2 in RCC during SurD O2.
- No success in re-establishing O2.
- Continued decompression IAW CF Air Table ( CF Table 1).

Dive: SurD O2 (CF Table 3)

42 msw (40+2) / 30 min calls for 30 min O2 in RCC
O2 is lost after 24 min on O2 in RCC at 12
Situation :
msw
1. Ascend to 3 msw.
ACTION : The 24 minutes spent on O2 satisfied
Stops shown in the CF Air Table (CF Table the 12-msw (4 min), 9-msw (6 min), 6-
1) for msw (8 min) and 6 minutes of the 28-
42 msw / 30 min minute 3-msw stop.

12 msw – 4 min Complete decompression IAW

9 msw – 6 min CF Air Table 1.
6 msw – 8 min
3 msw – 28 min 3 msw – 22 min

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DIVER Rank Tender Rank

Date: 11 Oct 09
DIVER Rank Tender Rank Table Used 3 1
SUPERVISOR Rank Schedule O2% Depth in msw Bottom
Used 42 /30 SurD 40 + 2 = 42 Time : 30
Left Surface Left Bottom Max. Time to Reached Surface
st
(Clock Time) 0830 : 30 1 Stop (Clock Time) 0911 / 1004
Total decomp. Total time Repet. CHARTMAN (Print) Rank
Time 1 : 04 of dive 1:34 Group K

REMARKS
STOPS
IN
STAND
AIR
Decompression Time EMERG : 41 EVENT TIME 1 : 34
MSW TABLE Water Chamber AIR Water Chamber
22 28 L 1:33
3 S
AIR L
6 8
S
6 L : 40
9 41 6
S 1 : 11
Loss O2 30 L : 34 : 47
12 4 4
S
L
15 S
L
18 S
L
21 S
L
24 S
L
27 S
L
30 S
L
33 S
L
36 S
L
39 S
REACHED BOTTOM 40 L : 30
42 S
:02::20
L
45 S
L
48 S
L
51 S
Location of Dive Name / Rank of Standby Diver Divers (Signatures)

Purpose of Dive Supervisor (sign) Chartman (sign)

Figure 3-3-2 EXAMPLE 12 (Air) Dive Record Chart (msw)

Loss of O2 in RCC, No Success in Re-establishing O2
SurD O2 Dive to 42 msw (40+2) / 30 min

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b. Minor Symptoms of O2 Toxicity in RCC (SurD-O2)

(1) FIRST OPTION;
(a) Switch diver to air and ventilate,
(b) After symptoms have subsided,
i. Leave diver on air for an additional 15 minutes,
ii. Resume O2 from time of interruption, and
iii. See EXAMPLE (13) and Figure 3-3-3.
(c) If O2 breathing is resumed and O2 symptoms recur;
i. Switch diver to CF Air Table 1, and
ii. Complete decompression on air.
OR
(2) SECOND OPTION;
(a) Switch diver to air and ventilate,
(b) Continue decompression IAW CF Air Table 1, and
i. The O2 time is Good Time for decompression purposes and is subtracted from
the 12-msw stop and/or 9-msw and/or 6-msw and/or 3-msw air stop,
c. Serious Incapacitating Symptoms of CNS O2 Toxicity in RCC (SurD O2);
(1) Take Diver off O2 and stabilise,
RCC DEPTH IS TO BE MAINTAINED WHILE DIVER IS CONVULSING!
(2) Continue decompression IAW CF Air Table 1, and
The O2 time is Good Time for decompression purposes and is subtracted from the 12-
msw and/or 9-msw and/or 6-msw and/or 3-msw air stop times.

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EXAMPLE 13 (Air)

- SurD O2 Dive to 36 msw (34+2) / 75 min

- Oxygen problems in RCC (SurD O2)
- Minor symptoms of O2 toxicity
- Resumption of O2 breathing

Dive: SurD O2 CF Table 3 calls for 70 minutes on O2 in the RCC,

36 msw (34+2) / 75 min plus two 5-minutes air breaks.

After 11 min on O2 in the RCC, the diver develops an O2

Situation :
symptom.

1. Take the diver off O2.

2. Wait until the diver has stabilised.

ACTION: 3. Wait 15 minutes more, then resume O2 breathing.

4. Complete the decompression IAW this schedule.
5. Bring the diver to the surface on breathing medium in
use.

For example, if the diver took 4 minutes to stablise,

the 12 msw RCC stop would be 99 munites:

Remainder of O2 time in RCC (70 min total

Additional wait period after stabilizing.

Remainder of first 30 minutes of O2 in

Initial RCC O2 time before symptoms

RCC (11 min already completed).

Total Time at 12 msw RCC Stop.

Second 30 min of O2 in RCC.
Time required to stabilize.

2nd AIR BREAK.

1st AIR BREAK.

O2 time).

11 + 4 + 15 + 19 + 5 + 30 + 5 + 10 = 99 min

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DIVER Rank Tender Rank

Date: 21 Nov 09
DIVER Rank Tender Rank
Table Used 3
SUPERVISOR Rank Schedule O2% Depth in msw Bottom
Used 36 / 75 AIR / 100 34 + 2 = 36 Time : 75
Left Surface Left Bottom Max. Time to Reached Surface
st
(Clock Time) 1405 1 : 15 1 Stop (Clock Time) 1537 / 1723
Total decomp. Total time Repet. CHARTMAN (Print) Rank
Time 2 : 03 of dive 3 :18 Group
STOPS STAND Decompression Time EMERG 1 : 32 EVENT TIME 3 : 18
REMARKS IN AIR
AIR
MSW TABLE Water Chamber Water Chamber
86 L
3 S
AIR L
6 31
O2 S
8 99 L 1 : 31
9 8
O A A O A O A O 80 S 3 : 17
11 + 4 + 15 + 19 + 5 + 30 + 5 + 10 L 1 : 23 1 : 38
12 8 8
O2 SYMPTOM :11 in RCC 70+5+5 S
L
15 S
L
18 S
L
21 S
L
24 S
L
27 S
L
30 S
L
33 S
REACHED BOTTOM L 1 : 15
:02 36 S
L
34 39 S
L
42 S
L
45 S
L
48 S
L
51 S
Location of Dive Name / Rank of Standby Diver Divers (Signatures)

Purpose of Dive Supervisor (sign) Chartman (sign)

Figure 3-3-3 EXAMPLE 13 (Air) Dive Record Chart (msw)

Minor Symptoms of O2 Toxicity in RCC
SurD O2 Dive to 36 msw (34+2) / 75 min

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3304 Omitted Decompression – ASYMPTOMATIC:

1. Diver shows NO symptoms;

a. RCC IMMEDIATELY AVAILABLE (less than 7 min.),

(1) If the 9-msw or deeper stops were NOT completed, and
(a) In-Water Omitted-D ≤ 30 min, and
(b) Planned RCC time ≤ 30 min,
(c) Treat Using CF Treatment Table 5,
i. See EXAMPLE 14 (Air) and EXAMPLE 15 (Air),
ii. To maintain simplicity in Omitted-D procedures, the time omitted at 9 msw on
O2 (Table 2) is considered equal to time omitted at 9 msw on air (CF Table 1
and 3).
(2) If the 9-msw or deeper stops were NOT completed, and
(a) In-Water Omitted-D > 30 min, or
(b) Planned RCC time > 30 min,
(c) Treat using CF Treatment Table 6 ,
i. See EXAMPLES 16 (Air) and EXAMPLE 17 (Air),
ii. To maintain simplicity in Omitted-D procedures, the time omitted at 9 msw on
O2 (CF Table 2) is considered equal to time omitted at 9 msw on air (CF Table
1 and 3).
(3) If the 9-msw In-Water stop was completed with no previous omitted
decompression
(a) Recompress the diver in the RCC on O2 to 12 msw, and
(b) Decompress according to the appropriate Surface Decompression (Sur-D O2)
schedule,
(c) See EXAMPLE 18 (Air).
(4) If the RCC must travel from the 12 msw RCC stop prior to completion of the
scheduled time during a Sur-D O2 procedure;
(a) Treat using CF Treatment Table 6,
(5) While conducting a Sur-D, if for any reason the SurD procedure cannot be
completed
(a) Treat using CF Treatment Table 6,
(6) If the 7-minute Surface Interval is violated see Article 3305 and Figure 3-3-4,
Violation of 7-minute Surface Interval Flowchart,
(7) If the 7 minute surface interval has been violated in combination with omitted
decompression,
(a) Treat using CF Treatment Table 6,

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(8) If the Omitted decompression occurred at the first stop,

(a) Return the diver to a depth one stop deeper and remain there for the time
scheduled for the first strop,
(b) Continue decompression IAW the original schedule, and
(c) After decompression, observe diver for one hour,
b. RCC NOT IMMEDIATELY AVAILABLE,
(1) The preferred action is to get the diver to a recompression chamber (RCC) for
treatment,
(a) The diver should receive 100% O2 by double-seal oral/nasal mask while enroute
to the RCC,
(2) When transit to an RCC is not feasible, the Dive Supervisor has the following
two options,
(a) FIRST OPTION;
i. Return the diver to a depth one stop deeper than where the omission occurred
and repeat this stop,
ii. Continue decompression IAW the original schedule, and
iii. See EXAMPLE 19 (Air).
OR
(b) SECOND OPTION;
i. If the omission occurred at the first stop, return the diver to a depth one stop
deeper, Remain there for the time scheduled for the first stop,
ii. Continue decompression IAW the original schedule,
iii. After decompression, observe the diver for one hour, and
iv. See EXAMPLE 20 (Air).

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EXAMPLE 14 (AIR)

- CF Air Dive to 51 msw (49+2) / 20 min

- Omitted decompression – ASYMPTOMATIC

- RCC available

- 9 msw or deeper stops were not completed

- In-Water omitted decompression ≤ 30 min

- Planned RCC time ≤ 30 min

From CF Table 1 STOPS From CF Table 3

5 min 12-msw 5 min
Dive: 5 min 9-msw 5 min
51 msw (49+2)
8 min 6-msw
/ 20 min
(CF Table 1) 20 min 3-msw

12-msw RCC 25 min on RCC O2

Situation: Diver surfaces after completing the 12-msw stop and only 3
minutes of the 9-msw stop.

Diver is asymptomatic and RCC is available

Action: From CF Table 3, the diver omitted 2 minutes of in-water decompression

and has a planned RCC time of 25 minutes

Treat using CF Treatment Table 5

1. Omitted-D ≤30 minutes and

2. Planned RCC time is ≤ 30 minutes.

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EXAMPLE 15 (AIR)

- CF Air Dive to 51 msw (49+2) / 20 min

- Omitted decompression – ASYMPTOMATIC

- RCC available

- 9 msw or deeper stops were not completed

- In-Water omitted decompression ≤ 30 min

- Planned RCC time ≤ 30 min

From CF Table 1 STOPS From CF Table 3

Dive: 5 min 12-msw 5 min
51 msw (49+2)
20 min 9-msw 5 min
/ 20 min
(CF Table 1)
12-msw RCC 25 min on RCC O2
Diver surfaces after completing the 12-msw stop and only 3
Situation: minutes of the 9-msw stop.
Diver is asymptomatic and RCC is available.

Action: From CF Table 3, the diver omitted 2 minutes of in-water decompression

and has a planned RCC time of 25 minutes

Treat using CF Treatment Table 5:

1. Omitted-D ≤ 30 minutes; and

2. Planned RCC time is ≤ 30 minutes.

NOTE: To maintain simplicity in Omitted-D procedures, the time omitted at 9 msw on O2

(CF Table 2) is considered equal to time omitted at 9 msw on air (CF tables 1
and 3)

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EXAMPLE 16 (AIR)

- CF Air Dive to 42 msw (40+2) / 35 min

- Omitted decompression – ASYMPTOMATIC

- RCC available

- 9 msw or deeper stops were not completed

- In-Water omitted decompression ≤ 30 min

- Planned RCC time > 30 min

From CF Table 1 STOPS From CF Table 3

5 min 12-msw 5 min

Dive: 7 min 9-msw 7 min

42 msw (40+2) 9 min 6-msw
/ 20 min 37 min 3-msw
(CF Table 1)

34* min on
12-msw RCC
RCC O2
Diver surfaces after completing the 12-msw stop and only 3 minutes
of the 9-msw stop.
Situation:

Diver is asymptomatic and RCC is available

Action: From CF Table 3, the diver omitted 31 minutes of in-water decompression

and has a planned RCC time of 34* minutes.

Treat using CF Treatment Table 6:

1. Omitted-D < 30 minutes; but

2. Planned RCC time is > 30 minutes.

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EXAMPLE 17 (Air)

- CF Air Dive to 60 msw (58+2) /40 min

- Omitted decompression – ASYMPTOMATIC

- RCC available

- 9 msw or deeper stops were not completed

- In-Water omitted decompression > 30 min

- Planned RCC time > 30 min

From CF Table 1 STOPS From CF Table 3

6 min 21-msw 6 min
4 min 18-msw 4 min
6 min 15-msw 6 min
Dive:
7 min 12-msw 7 min
60 msw (58+2)
15 min 9-msw 15 min
/ 20 min
(CF Table 1) 38 min 6-msw
109 min 3-msw

82** min on
12-msw RCC
RCC O2
Situation: Diver surfaces after completing only 1 minute of the 18-msw stop.

Diver is asymptomatic and RCC is available

Action: From CF Table 3, the diver omitted 31 minutes of in-water decompression

and has a planned RCC time of 82** minutes.

Treat using CF Treatment Table 6:

1. Omitted-D < 30 minutes; but

2. Planned RCC time is > 30 minutes.

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EXAMPLE 18 (AIR)

- CF Air Dive to 39 msw (37+2) /40 min

- Omitted decompression – ASYMPTOMATIC

- RCC available

- 9 msw in-water stop completed

- NO previous decompression omitted

From CF Table 1 STOPS From CF Table 3

4 min 12-msw 4 min

Dive: 7 min 9-msw 7 min

39 msw (37+2) 9 min 6-msw
/ 40 min 39 min 3-msw
(CF Table 1)

36* min on
12-msw RCC
RCC O2
Diver surfaces after completing the 12-msw stop, the 9-msw stop
and only 3 minutes of the 6-msw stop.
Situation:

Diver is asymptomatic and RCC is available

Action: Since the diver completed the 9-msw stop, switch to CF Table 3 (Sur-D O2)

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EXAMPLE 19 (AIR) 1st Option

- CF Air Dive to 39 msw (37+2) /40 min

- Omitted decompression – ASYMPTOMATIC

- RCC NOT immediately available

- Transit to RCC unfeasible

From CF Table 1 STOPS

4 min 12-msw
Dive: 7 min 9-msw
39 msw (37+2)
9 min 6-msw
/ 40 min
(CF Table 1) 39 min 3-msw

12-msw RCC
Diver surfaces after completing the 12-msw stop, the 9-msw stop
and only 3 minutes of the 6-msw stop.
Situation:
Diver is asymptomatic and it is not feasible to transit to an RCC.

ACTION:
1. Immediately recompress in-water to 9-msw for 7 minutes.

2. Continue decompression in accordance with the original schedule (complete

6-msw and 3-msw stops).

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EXAMPLE 20 (AIR) 2nd Option

- CF Air Dive to 39 msw (37+2) /40 min

- Omitted decompression – ASYMPTOMATIC

- RCC NOT immediately available

- Transit to RCC unfeasible

From CF Table 1 STOPS

4 min 12-msw
Dive: 7 min 9-msw
39 msw (37+2)
9 min 6-msw
/ 40 min
(CF Table 1) 39 min 3-msw

12-msw RCC
On ascent to 12-msw stop, diver loses control of ascent and
surfaces (Blow-up).
Situation:
Diver is asymptomatic and it is not feasible to transit to an RCC.

ACTION:
1. Immediately recompress in-water to 15 msw for 4 minutes.
2. Continue decompression IAW with the original schedule
(complete 12, 9, 6 and 3-msw stops).

3305 Violation of 7-minute Surface Interval (Sur-D O2)

1. If more than 7 minutes elapse between leaving the 9-msw in-water stop and reaching the 12-
msw in the RCC,

AND
The diver is ASYMPTOMATIC
a. The diver is in the RCC, under pressure, by the 6 min 20 sec (:06::20) to a maximum delay
of :10.
(1) Round the delay up to the next whole minute.
(2) Double it.
(3) Add that time to the 12 msw RCC stop time.
(4) Resume surface decompression using the recalculated time.
(a) See EXAMPLE 21 (Air)

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OR
b. The diver is in the RCC, but NOT under pressure by the :06::20 mark of the Surface
Interval, Delay time > 3 min and Planned RCC time > 30 min
(1) Treat using CFTreatment Table 5
OR
c. The diver is in the RCC, but NOT under pressure by the :06::20 mark of the Surface
Interval, Delay time > 3 min and Planned RCC time ≤ 30 min
(1) Treat using CF Treatment Table 6

2. Refer to Violation of 7-minute Surface Interval Flowchart (Figure 3-3-4).

Violation of 7-minute Surface Interval (Sur-D O2)

1. If the diver is under pressure in the RCC by the :06::20 mark of the SI, AND

a. Any SI stress encountered is FULLY RESOLVED by the time Decompress IAW

the diver reaches the 12-msw stop and the :07:: mark of the CF Table 3 SurD O2
SI
b. Is delayed during descent beyond :07:00. but reaches the 12- Double the delay and add it to
msw stop by the :10 mark of the SI without encountering SI the 12-msw RCC time
stress

2. If the diver is NOT under pressure in the RCC by the :06::20 mark of the SI, AND

a. The diver shows NO signs Treat using CF TT 5, contact a

≤ 30 min
of SI, AND Diving Medical Officer
The scheduled RCC time
(including any air breaks) is > 30 min Treat using CF TT 6, contact a
Diving Medical Officer
b. The diver indicates SI stress

3. If the 7-min. SI has been violated in combination with omitted decompression, treat the diver
using CF TT 6 and contact a Diving Medical Officer

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EXAMPLE 21 (AIR)

- Sur-D Dive to 42 msw (40+2) /35 min

- Violation of 7 minute Surface Interval (Sur-D O2)

– The diver is ASYMPTOMATIC

- The diver is in the RCC under pressure by the 06::20 mark of the Surface Interval

- Delay time ≤ 3 min

STOPS From CF Table 3

12-msw 5 min
Dive:
42 msw (40+2) 9-msw 7 min
/ 35 min 6-msw Surface Interval (SI)
(CF Table 3)

12-msw RCC 34* on RCC O2

1. Divers are under pressure in the RCC by :06::20 of the SI.

2. At 5 msw descent is stopped because Red Diver has an ear
problem,
3. The RCC travels 2 msw back to 3 msw.
Situation: 4. Red Diver’s ears clear and descent is resumed to 12 msw at a
slower rate.
5. 12-msw stop is reached at 09::43 seconds of the SI.
6. The delay in reaching the 12-msw stop is :02::43 (:09::43 less
:07::00).

ACTION:
ROUND UP 1. Round the delay up to the next whole minute
(Delay :02::43 rounded to :03)
DOUBLE UP 2. Double the delay time (2 X :03 + :06)
ADD IT 3. Add to the time at the RCC stop time (:06 + :34 + = 40*)
RESUME 4. Resume Surface decompression using: 40* as the new
decompression requirement

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Figure 3-3-4 Violation of 7-Minute Surface Interval Flowchart

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3306 Flying After Diving

1. After a No-Decompression Dive

a. Allow enough Surface Interval time, based on the highest RG achieved, applied after the
last dive, for the RF to diminish to 1.0 before flying.
b. Example: The diver completes three No-D repetitive dives with RGs of “E”, “F” and “B”.
The diver commences the SI from the last dive at 0800 hrs. IAW the rule, the diver’s “time
to fly” will be based on the RG = “F”, with the SI starting at 0800 hrs. Therefore, the diver
will be clear to fly in 15 hours (2300 hrs clock time).

2. After Decompression dive

a. A minimum SI of 24 hours is required before flying.

3307 Decompression Stress During Surface Interval

1. During the Surface Interval (SI) of a surface decompression with oxygen profile, the required
decompression is intentionally violated. At the completion of the SI, the diver is re-pressurised in a
chamber to a depth of 12 msw. This is deeper than called for by the decompression model, and held
at depth breathing intermittent oxygen for longer than called for by the decompression model. The
diver is given additional decompression during the chamber phase of the SurD O2 profile to
compensate for the increased stress of the SI.

2. During the SI the diver is exposed to a higher level of decompression stress than would be
encountered if in-water decompression had been executed. Therefore, the diver may experience
signs and/or symptoms of decompression stress. Manned validation has indicated that when
symptoms do occur during the SI, they are usually very mild and late. In addition, the symptoms
usually completely resolve during the press to 12 msw in the chamber. The experimental dives also
demonstrated that the divers who experienced SI symptoms had the same incidence of DCS after the
completion of the dive as those divers who did not experience signs or symptoms during the SI.
During the table development process, the pre-surface interval decompression was adjusted to
reduce the occurrence of SI problems.

3. SurD O2 Diving – SI Stress

a. All signs and symptoms of SI stress have completely resolved by the time the diver is
confirmed on oxygen at 12 msw.
(1) Complete the decompression profile as planned.
b. Signs and symptoms of SI stress have NOT completely resolved by the time the diver is
confirmed on oxygen at 12 msw
(1) Treat as decompression sickness.
(a) Immediately press the diver to 18 msw.
(b) Initiate Treatment Table 6
(c) Contact the Advanced Diving Medical Officer

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Chart of General Procedures
- Air Decompression Tables

VARIATIONS IN RATE OF ASCENT Art. 3302

Ascent Rate = 18 mpm ± 3

Ascent Rate Too Slow (Less than 15 mpm)

1. Add delay to bottom time.

Delay Starts Deeper Than Half of the
2. Decompress IAW new bottom time.
Maximum Depth of the Dive

1. Add delay to stop time of the next stop.

Delay Starts Shallower Than Half of the 2. If no stop is scheduled, then stop at 3 msw
Maximum Depth of the Dive for the time of the delay.

Ascent Rate Too Fast (More than 21 mpm)

1. No correction is required.
Ascent Rate to First Stop Too Fast
2. Time at stop includes travel time to the stop.

Ascent Rate Too Fast

1. Observe diver for at least one hour.
(when no stops required)

Figure 3-3-5 Chart of General Procedures - Air Decompression Table (Sheet 1 of 7)

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– Air Decompression Tables

OXYGEN-RELATED PROBLEMS Art. 3303

Oxygen Problem In-Water (at 9 msw O2 Stop)

1. Switch diver to air and ventilate

2. Wait for symptoms to subside, then wait 15 minutes
more.
3. Recommence O2 at point of interruption
a. If symptoms recur, switch to CF Air Table 1.
OR
Minor Symptoms of
1. Switch diver to air ventilate
O2 Toxicity In-Water 2. Continue decompression IAW CF Air Table 1
(at 9 msw O2 Stop) a. The O2 time is Good Time for decompression
purposes and is subtracted from the 9-msw
and/or 6-msw and/or 3-msw stop times.
OR If an RCC is immediately available
1. Switch diver to air and ventilate
2. Upon completion of the 9-msw air stop, SurD O2 may
be performed
1. Take diver off O2, ventilate and stabilise.
a. Maintain depth while the diver is convulsing to
Serious, Incapacitating prevent embolism.
Symptoms of CNS 2. Surface diver carefully to reduce risk of embolism.
O2 Toxicity In-Water a. If any uncertainty exists, treat for possible
(at 9 msw O2 Stop) embolism.
3. Otherwise, treat for omitted decompression.
4. Observe carefully.
1. Switch diver to air.
2. Re-establish O2 and resume at the point of
interruption.
a. If not successful in re-establishing O2, continue
decompression IAW CF Air Table 1.
Loss of O2 In-Water 1) The O2 time is Good Time for
decompression purposes and is
(at 9 msw O2 Stop) subtracted from the 9-msw and/or 6-msw
and/or 3-msw air stop times.
OR If O2 available in RCC
1. Switch diver to air.
2. Upon completion of the 9-msw air stop, SurD O2
may be performed.

Figure 3-3-5 Chart of General Procedures - CF Air Table 1 (Sheet 2 of 7)

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CF Air Table 1

OXYGEN-RELATED PROBLEMS (Cont’d) Art. 3303 Cont’d

Oxygen Problem in RCC (SurD O2)

If no success in re-establishing O2

1. Decompress IAW CF Air Table commencing at

Loss of O2 in RCC 12 msw.
(SurD O2) a. Previous O2 time is Good Time and is
subtracted from the 12-msw and/or 9-msw
and/or 6-msw and/or 3-msw stop times.

1. Take diver off O2.

2. After symptoms have subsided
a. Leave diver on air for an additional 15
minutes.
b. Resume O2 from time of interruption.
3. If O2 breathing is resumed and O2 symptoms
recur
a. Switch diver to CF Air Table.
Minor Symptoms of b. Complete decompression on air.
O2 Toxicity in RCC
(SurD O2) OR
1. Take dive off O2.
2. Continue decompression IAW CF Air
Decompression Table.
a. The O2 time is Good Time for
decompression purposes and is subtracted
from the 9-msw and/or 9-msw and/or 6-msw
and/or 3-msw air stop times.

1. Take diver off O2 and stabilise.

2. Continue decompression IAW CF Air Table.
Serious, Incapacitating Symptoms of
a. The O2 time is Good Time for
CNS O2 Toxicity in RCC decompression purposes and is subtracted
(SurD O2) from the 12-msw and/or 9-msw and/or 6-
msw and/or 3-msw air stop times.

Figure 3-3-5 Chart of General Procedures - CF Air Table 1 (Sheet 3 of 7)

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CF Air Table 1

OMITTED DECOMPRESSION – ASYMPTOMATIC Art. 3304

(Diver shows NO symptoms)

RCC IMMEDIATELY AVAILABLE

In-Water Omitted-D ≤ 30 min AND

Planned RCC time ≤ 30 min

Treat Using Treatment Table 5

NOTE: To maintain simplicity in Omitted-D procedures,
the time omitted at 9 msw on O2 (CF Table 2) is
considered equal to time omitted at 9 msw on air (CF
Tables 1 and 3).
9-msw or deeper stops
were NOT completed In-Water Omitted-D > 30 min OR

Planned RCC time > 30 min

Treat Using Treatment Table 6

NOTE: To maintain simplicity in Omitted-D procedures,
the time omitted at 9 msw on O2 (CF Table 2) is
considered equal to time omitted at 9 msw on air (CF
Tables 1 and 3).

1. Recompress the diver in the RCC on O2 to 12

msw.
9-msw In-Water Stop 2. Decompress according to the appropriate Surface
Decompression (SurD O2) schedule.
was completed with no previous
a. On a SurD schedule in which there is no 9-
omitted decompression msw in-water stop, the diver cannot incur
omitted decompression provided that the
Surface Interval is completed within the seven
minutes allowed.
If the RCC must travel from the
12-msw RCC stop prior to Treat Using Treatment Table 6
completion of the scheduled
time during a SurD O2 procedure

Treat Using Treatment Table 6

While conducting a Sur-D,
if any reason the Sur-D procedure
cannot be completed

Figure 3-3-5 Chart of General Procedures - CF Air Table 1 (Sheet 4 of 7)

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CF Air Table 1

OMITTED DECOMPRESSION – ASYMPTOMATIC (Cont’d) Art 3304 Cont’d

(Diver shows NO symptoms)

RCC IMMEDIATELY AVAILABLE (Cont’d)

1. If the 7-minute Surface Interval was violated
a. See “Violation of 7-Minute Surface Interval”,
Violation of 7-minute Art 3305.
Surface Interval b. See also Figure 3-3-4, Violation of 7-Minute
Surface Interval Flowchart.

Omitted decompression in
combination with violation of the Treat Using Treatment Table 6
7-minute Surface Interval (SI)
1. Return the diver to a depth one stop deeper and
remain there for the time scheduled for the first
stop.
Omitted decompression occurring at
2. Continue decompression IAW the original
the first stop schedule.
3. After decompression, observe diver for one hour.

RCC NOT IMMEDIATELY AVAILABLE

1. Get the diver to an RCC for treatment

a. The diver should receive 100% O2 by
Preferred action double seal oral/nasal mask while enroute
to the RCC.

Return the diver to a depth one stop deeper than where

the omission occurred and repeat this stop. Continue
decompression IAW the original schedule.

When transit to an OR If the omission occurred at the first stop

RCC is not feasible, 1. Return the diver to a depth one stop deeper and
remain there for the time scheduled for the first
and as a last resort
stop.
2. Continue decompression IAW the original
schedule.
3. After decompression, observe for one hour.

Figure 3-3-5 Chart of General Procedures - CF Air Table 1 (Sheet 5 of 7)

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CF Air Table 1

VIOLATION OF 7-MINUTE SURFACE INTERVAL (SurD O2) Art. 3305

- The diver is in the RCC, under pressure,

by the :06::20 mark of the Surface
Interval
- Delay time ≤ 3 min
1. Round the delay up to the next whole
minute.
2. Double the delay time.
3. Add it to the 12-msw RCC stop time.
If more than 7 minutes 4. Resume surface decompression using
the recalculated time.
elapse between leaving
the 9-msw in-water stop OR
and reach the
12-msw RCC stop - The diver is in the RCC, but NOT under
pressure y the :06::20 mark of the
and the diver is
Surface Interval
- Delay time > 3 min
- Planned RCC time ≤ 30 min
ASYMPTOMATIC
Treat Using Treatment Table 5

See also Figure 3-3-4, Violation of 7-minute

Surface Interval Flowchart OR
- The diver is in the RCC, but NOT under
pressure by :06::20 mark of the Surface
Interval
- Delay time 3 min
- Planned RCC time 30 min

Treat Using Treatment Table 6

Figure 3-3-5 Chart of General Procedure - Air Decompression Tables (Sheet 6 of 7)

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- Air Decompression Table

FLYING AFTER DIVING Art. 3306

1. Flying After No-Diving

After a No-D dive, allow enough surface interval time, based on the highest RG achieved,
applied after the last dive, for the RF to diminish to 1.0 before flying

2. Flying After Decompression Diving

After a Decompression dive, a minimum SI of 24 hours is required before flying.

DECOMPRESSION STRESS DURING SURFACE INTERVAL (SI) Art. 3307

SurD O2 Diving – SI Stress

All sign and symptoms of SI stress

have completely resolved by the
1. Complete the decompression profile as planned.
time the diver is confirmed
on O2 at 12 msw

All signs and symptoms of SI stress 1. Treat as decompression sickness,

have NOT completely resolved by a. Immediately press the diver to 18 msw.
the time the diver is confirmed on b. Initiate CF Treatment Table 6.
O2 at 12 msw. c. Contact an Advanced Diving Medical Officer

Figure 3-3-5 Chart of General Procedures - Air Decompression Table (Sheet 7 of 7)

3308 - 3399 Not Allocated

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SECTION 4

HELIUM OXYGEN (HeO2)

DECOMPRESSION PROCEDURES

3401 Introduction

1. The Canadian Forces Helium-Oxygen 84/16 Decompression Tables were developed by the
Experimental Diving Undersea Group (EDUG) at DRDC of Defence Research and Development
Canada – Toronto (DRDC-Toronto) during the period June 1986 through March 1991. The
development programme was also conducted jointly with the United States Navy and Royal Navy
under the, then ABCA-10 (NAVY) Information Exchange Programme.

2. The aim of the programme was to develop a Helium-Oxygen (HeO2) decompression model
that would improve the operational efficiency and safety for deep HeO2 mixed gas diving and provide
tables and procedures for the Canadian Forces and subsequently, for allied forces.

3. Over the development process, 21 experimental validation dive series (totalling 1471
manned exposures) and one at-sea procedural technical evaluation were conducted. As in the case
of the development of the Canadian Forces Air Tables, ultrasonic Doppler monitoring was utilized in
the establishment and maintenance of decompression stress acceptance criteria for the model.
Manned validation was conducted at the normal and exceptional exposure limits of the model (both
In-water and Surface Decompression). Ultimately, an HeO2 – Surface Decompression with Oxygen
(Sur-D O2) table and encompassing procedures were developed providing simplicity of operations.
Further, they paralleled and complimented the CF Air Diving Tables and Procedures.

4. The model, tables and procedures have significantly reduced the probability of in-water CNS
oxygen toxicity and concurrently have reduced the probability and severity of decompression
sickness of 2% within the normal limits and less than 4% in the exceptional exposure limit. Further,
the utilisation of air decompression techniques has reduced the consumption of helium gas and
improved diver communications. The HeO2- Emergency Decompression table, to be used in the
case of loss of oxygen, underwent manned evaluation and was found fully satisfactory,

5. The CF Helium-Oxygen, 84/16 Decompression Tables provide a methodology to negate

nitrogen-induced narcosis, provide deep diving operation with significant flexibility and allow for the
substantial extension of depth/bottom time limits outside that of the existing CF Air Tables (see
Figure 3-4-1).

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Figure 3-4-1 HeO2 Diving Limits

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3402 Definition of Terms

1. The following is the Definition of terms use in HeO2 diving found throughout this manual,
they are:

a. Actual Depth of Dive the Actual Depth of a Dive is determined by adding 2 metres to the
deepest gauge depth achieved during the dive (plus 2 msw rule). This total is used to
determine required decompression. See Article 5207, On Bottom
b. Adjusted Depth for the purpose of Altitude Diving, adjusted depth is a total of the actual
dive depth and the 3 msw that must be added if the diver has not had 24 hours to
acclimatize at altitude. This is the figure entered at CF Table 5 to determine the depth
correction required.
c. Ascent Rate a specified rate of travel that the diver should maintain while ascending. For
HeO2 Diving Tables: the ascent rate is 18 mpm ± 3.

NOTE
In the context of the Definitions/Rules and Procedures of 84/16 HeO2 Decompression
Tables, “mpm” (metres per minute) equals “msw/min” (metres seawater per minute).

d. Bottom Time (BT) the total elapsed time from when the diver leaves the surface to the
time (next whole minute) that the diver begins ascent.
e. Decompression Schedule specific decompression procedure for a given combination of
depth and bottom time as listed in a decompression table, normally indicated as maximum
depth (msw) / bottom time (min).
f. Decompression Stop specific length of time, which a diver must spend at a specified
depth to allow for the elimination of sufficient inert gas from the body to allow safe ascent to
the next decompression stop or the surface.
g. Depth the maximum depth attained, measured in msw.
h. Descent Rate the maximum rate of travel allowed in descending to the bottom. For the
CF HeO2 Diving Tables: The maximum descent rate is 18 msw or slower
i. Omitted Decompression omitted Decompression occurs when the actual dive
decompression profile does not satisfy the required stop times of the appropriate CF Diving
Table(s) Decompression Schedule.
j. Point of Interuption the time at which normal decompression was interrupted as a result
of an emergency procedure, e.g. loss of breathing gas or symptoms of O2 toxicity. Once
the situation allows the return to normal decompression procedures, re-entered the table
where the interruption occurred.
k. Recorded Time record of event times placed on the dive chart record sheet in hours and
minutes. Seconds may be recorded in the “Remarks” column. See Article 3104, para “m”,
Recorded Time.
l. Repetitive Dive any dive conducted within 18 hours of a previous dive. No repetitive
dives are allowed execpt as outlined under the Combined Bottom Time / Maximum Depth
Option. See Article 3405).
m. Single Dive any dive conducted more than 18 hours after the previous dive.

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n. Stop Time the tabulated time of a decompression stop time commences at the time of
leaving the previous stop and ceases when the required time for that stop has been
completed, as indicated by the tables.
(1) The exception is the case of breathing gas switches (at the first air stop and the switch
to oxygen at 9 msw, where the stop time will not commence until the diver has reached
the specified depth and has been confirmed to be breathing the new gas mixture.
o. Surface Interval – Sur-D O2 when using the CF 84/16 HeO2 Decompression Table (CF
Table 8) (Metres) HeO2 – Surface Decompression with Oxygen, the Surface Interval (SI)
consist of the time from the diver leaving the 9-msw stop to arriving at the 12-msw
Recompression Chamber (RCC) stop. The maximum time allowed is 7 minutes (refer
to Article 3305).
p. Total Decompression Time in the Tables it includes the sum of all ascent times, stop
times, O2 periods, air breaks and surface interval times. This time is a GUIDE ONLY.

NOTES
1. Tabulated ascent time from the bottom to the first stop at 18 mpm is rounded to the next
whole minute and is included in the Total Decompression time for the profile.
Additionally, it appears within the tables as, MAX Time to First Stop.
2. Combine, round up to nearest 1 minute and include in the Total Decompression Time for
that profile, the tabulated ascent time (18 mpm) from the 12-msw air stop to the 9-msw
O2 stop to the surface.
3. SurD O2 Surface Interval Time is included in the Total Decompression Time of the dive.

3403 Operational Procedures

1. The procedures parallel, as closely as possible, the operational procedures and definitions of
the CF Air Tables. They consist of four distinct tables:

CF Table 6 HeO2 – Abort Table (Metres)

CF Table 7 HeO2 – In-Water Oxygen Decompression Table (Metres)
CF Table 8 HeO2 – Surface Decompression with Oxygen (Metres)
CF Table 9 HeO2 – Emergency Decompression Procedures (Metres)

2. HeO2 – In-Water Oxygen Decompression (CF Table 7) and HeO2 – Surface

Decompression with Oxygen (SurD O2) (Table 8) profiles contain identical decompression stops
from the first stop to the inclusive of the 12-msw stop. HeO2-Emergency Decompression (Table 9)
provides in-water emergency air decompression from the 9-msw stop to the surface, and provides the
option of SurD O2 upon completion of the 9-msw in-water stop on air, and further provides chamber
emergency air decompression from 12-msw to the surface.

3. Special Notes

a. An abort direction is provided where the diver ascends from depth, utilizing CF Table 6,
HeO2 – Abort Table. See Article 3404.
b. Until HeO2 repetitive dive schedules are validated, Dive Supervisors may utilize the
Combined Bottom Time/Maximum Depth Option (see Article 3405 to conduct combined
dives).

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c. Emergency procedures available to the Supervisor, as contained within this text, have
additionally been compiled into the HeO2 Emergency Flowchart (Figure 3-5-9).

3404 Dive Abort Direction (CF Table 6)

1. Dive Abort

a. CF Table 6 HeO2 – Abort Table (Annex C, Chapter 3) is provided for dives that do not
attain a depth greater than 36 msw;
b. It provides a No-Decompression capability up to 36 msw/5 min, where the diver may
ascend directly to the surface at a rate of 18-mpm ± 3 while breathing 84/16 HeO2 mixed
gas;
c. If decompression stops are required, note, the stops shown in the Abort Table are AIR
STOPS; and
d. In all cases of depths greater than 36 msw, an appropriate 84/16 HeO2
Decompression Table (In-Water or SurD O2) is to be used.

3405 Combined Bottom Time / Maximum Depth Option

1. In the event of an aborted HeO2 dive.
OR
In the case of dives where bottom times have not exceeded the normal limit of the
table:
a. The diver may dive again on the 84/16 HeO2 tables within 18 hours;
b. The diver is exempt from the repetitive dive restriction;
(1) In this case, the bottom time(s) of the aborted / or previous short dives(s) must be
added to the bottom time of the next dive to calculate an appropriate decompression
schedule;
c. The diver shall be decompressed IAW both;
(1) Maximum depth attained during any of the dives, and
(2) Total of all bottom times,
(a) However, based on thermal considerations, it is recommended that the total of the
combined bottom times should not exceed the normal operational limits of the
selected decompression schedule.

NOTE
In this option, all dives are combined and are considered a single dive.

3406 - 3499 Not Allocated

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Section 5

HeO2 DECOMPRESSION
PROCEDURES GENERAL

3501 Gases

1. These tables utilize a series of breathing gas mixtures composed of:

a. 84/16% Helium / oxygen (HeO2);

b. Compressed air; and
c. 100% oxygen.

2. Each gas is utilized independently for a specified depth and time as called for by the tables.

3502 Helium-Oxygen Gas Mixtures

1. The tables were designed using and HeO2 84/16 breathing gas mixture

a. From the surface to the bottom,

b. While on the bottom, and
c. During travel to the first stop.

2. The tables can be used for any HeO2 mixture where the percentage of O2 is 16% or greater,
subject to a depth / time limitation based on O2 toxicity (ppO2 while on the bottom not to exceed the
operational limit of 1.6 ATA for 30 minutes).

3. Profiles in excess of the normal operational limit for a HeO2 84/16 mix, as contained within
these tables, have been validated; refer to Article 3506, Bottom Time Limiting Lines; Normal /
Exceptional Exposure, for additional information.

4. Additionally, a caveat is provided where gases up to 16.5% O2 content can be utilized to the
normal bottom time limit.

3503 First Stop (Air)

1. Upon arrival at the first stop, switch to air and ventilate until confirmed on air.

2. Remain on air until arrival at the 9-msw stop.

3504 O2 Stop (9-msw)

1. Upon arrival al at the 9-msw O2 stop, switch to O2 and ventilate until confirmed on oxygen.

2. Remain on O2 for the duration of the stop with 30 minute O2 /5-min air break cycle(s) as
designated.

a. Each air break cycle of 5 minute , is indicated by an asterisk (*)

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3. The stop time that is indicated for the 9-msw O2 stop is O2 time only. Therefore, the time for
each designated air break must be added to the 9-msw TOTAL STOP TIME.

NOTES
for O2 Stop
1. Divers are not ventilated at air breaks. Gas to the breathing umbilical is simply switched
to the required breathing medium for the designated time.
2. On completion of the 9-msw stop, travel to the surface is on the breathing medium in use.
3. 5-minute air breaks are part of the required decompression and are included in the total
decompression time.

3505 SurD O2 RCC Time

1. The diver descends breathing O2 to the 12-msw RCC stop.

2. 12-msw O2 stop time commences on arrival at 12 msw.

3. At 12 msw the diver remains on O2 for the duration of the stop with 30-minute O2 / 5-minute
air break cycle(s) as designated.

4. On completion of the stop, the diver ascends to the surface on the breathing medium in use.

3506 Bottom Time Limiting Lines; Normal / Exceptional Exposure

1. Normal Operational Limit Dives are based on the following profiles:

a. Where the maximum ppO2 of the dive while on the bottom does not exceed a value of 1.6
ATA for 30 minutes; or
b. Where the total in-water time of the dive does not exceed a maximum of 3 hours 30
minutes (approximate).

2. However, for operational considerations, the normal limit is extended to include dives to 90
msw for 25 minutes.

3. Additionally, dives utilizing gas mixtures not exceeding an O2 content of 16.5% are
considered to fall within the normal limits (90 msw/25 min inclusive).

4. Exceptional Exposure Dives are based on the following profiles:

a. Where the maximum normal limit ppO2 is exceeded or where the total in-water time
exceeds that of the normal limit (to a maximum bottom ppO2 value of 1.8 ATA for 30
minutes, or total in-water time not exceeding a maximum of 4 hours 30 Minutes)

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3507 Travel Rates

Ascent Rate 18 mpm ± 3

Descent Rate 18 mpm or slower
Recommended Ascent / decent Rate of
18 mpm
RCC SurD O2 Operations

3508 Stop Times / Travel Times

1. Stop Time stop Time includes travel time from the previous stop, except when a gas switch
occurs at the first stop (air) and 9-msw stop (O2)

2. Time to First Stop the “Time to First Stop’, as contained in the tables, is provided as a
guide only. It indicates the maximum computed time available for the diver to reach the first stop,
based on the expiration of an exact bottom time increment.

3. First Stop – Decompression Time travel time from the bottom and the time from arrival at
the first stop to confirmation that the switch to air is compete, is not included in the first stop
decompression time.

NOTE
Gas switching time is dead time

4. 9-msw O2 Stop – Decompression Time travel time from 12 msw and time from arrival at
the 9-msw O2 stop to confirmation that the switch to O2 is complete is not included in the 9-msw O2
stop decompression time.

NOTE
Gas switching time is dead time.

3509 Delays (Normal Decompression)

1. Delay in Reaching the First Stop

a. Any delay in reaching the first stop (maximum time to the First Stop exceeded by more than
30 seconds) is added to the bottom time.
b. Select the appropriate decompression schedule.

2. Delay in Leaving an Air Stop

a. Any delay in leaving an air stop is considered to be valid decompression time,

b. Subtract delay time from the next shallower air stop time only.

NOTE
Not applicable to the 9-msw O2 Stop

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3510 Oxygen Toxicity at O2 Stop (In-Water and RCC)

1. Minor Symptoms of O2 Toxicity

a. FIRST OPTION
(1) Stop, switch diver to air and ventilate
(2) Wait for symptoms to subside
(3) Wait an additional 15 minutes
(4) Resume O2 at point of interruption.
(a) If O2 breathing is resumed and O2 toxicity symptoms recur, switch to air and
decompress IAW HeO2 –Emergency Decompression (CF Table 9)
i. In-Water
1. On completion of the 9-msw air stop of HeO2 Emergency
Decompression (CF Table 9), SurD O2 may be performed.

2. All previous 9-msw Air/O2 time can be subtracted form the 9-

msw and shallower Emergency Decompression Air Stops
ii. In RCC
1. Decompress IAW HeO2 – Emergency Decompression (CF
Table 9) commencing at 12 msw
2. Previous Air/O2 times at the 12-msw stop in the chamber can
be subtracted from the 12-msw and shallower Emergency
Decompression Air Stops.
OR
b. SECOND OPTION
(1) Stop, switch diver to air and ventilate.
(2) Decompress IAW HeO2 – Emergency Decompression (CF Table 9)
(a) In-Water
i. On completion of the 9-msw air stop of HeO2 – Emergency Decompression
(CF Table 9), SurD O2 may be performed.
ii. All previous 9-msw Air/O2 time can be subtracted from the 9-msw and
shallower Emergency Decompression Air Stops.
(b) In RCC
i. Decompress IAW HeO2 – Emergency Decompression (CF Table 9)
commencing at 12 msw.
ii. Previous Air/O2 times at the 12-msw stop in the chamber can subtracted from
the 12-msw and shallower Emergency Decompression Air Stops.

2. Serious Incapacitating symptoms of Oxygen Toxicity

a. Stop, switch diver to air and ventilate

b. Stabilise

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NOTE
The diver is NOT brought to the surface while convulsing!

(1) In-Water
(a) If possible, complete 9-msw stop on HeO2 –Emergency Decompression (CF
Table 9), the SurD O2.
(b) Surface diver carefully to reduce risk of embolism.
(c) If any uncertainty exists, treat for possible embolism.
(d) Otherwise, treat for omitted decompression and observe carefully.
(2) In RCC
(a) Complete decompression IAW HeO2 Emergency Decompression (CF Table 9),
commencing at 12 msw.
i. Previous Air/O2 times at the 12-msw stop in the chamber is Good Time and
can be subtracted from the 12-msw and shallower Emergency Decompression
Air Stops

3511 Loss of O2 (In-Water and RCC)

1. In-Water

a. Switch to air.
b. Re-establish O2.
c. Resume O2 at point of interruption
(1) If O2 cannot be re-established, decompress IAW HeO2- Emergency Decompression
(CF Table 9).
(a) If O2 is available to the RCC, on completion of the 9-msw Decompression Air
Stop, SurD O2 may be employed,
(b) All previous 9-msw Air/O2 time can be subtracted from 9-msw and shallower
Emergency Decompression Air stops.

2. In RCC

a. Switch to air.
b. Re-establish O2.
c. Resume O2 at point of interruption.
(1) If O2 cannot be re-established, decompress IAW with HeO2 – Emergency
Decompression (CF Table 9) commencing at 12 msw.
(a) Previous Air/O2 time at 12-msw stop in the chamber is Good Time and can be
subtracted from the 12-msw and shallower Emergency Decompression air stops.

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3512 Lost Gas at Depth (Helium-Oxygen, Air) / Unable to Switch Gases

1. Lost Helium-Oxygen

a. The diver switches to emergency Helium-Oxygen (backpack or stage mount) and the dive
is aborted.
b. The diver then travels to the first stop and switches to air.

2. Lost Air

a. The diver switches to emergency Helium-Oxygen (backpack or stage mount)

(1) Until air is restored
(a) If air is restored prior to the 9-msw O2 stop, shift the diver to air.
OR

(2) For a maximum of 5 minutes

(a) If air is restored within 5 minutes
i. Normal decompression is resumed on air at the point of interruption.
(b) If air in NOT restored within 5 minutes
i. If possible, continue decompression on Helium-Oxygen IAW HeO2 –In-Water
Oxygen Decompression (CF Table 7)
b. If upon surfacing, the diver is
(1) ASYMPTOMATIC
(a) Initiate CF Treatment Table 5 for omitted decompression.
(2) SYMPTOMATIC
(a) Treat as appropriate for decompression sickness.

3. Unable to Switch to Air at First Stop:

a. If unable to complete a switch to air at first stop

(1) The diver may remain on Helium-Oxygen at the first stop for a maximum of 5 minutes.
(2) If air is restored within the 5-minutes interval
(a) Resume normal decompression on air at the point of interruption.
(b) HeO2 time is dead time.
(3) If air is NOT restored within 5 minutes
(a) Continue decompression on Helium-Oxygen IAW HeO2 – In-Water
Decompression (CF Table 7), if possible.
b. If air is restored prior to the 9-msw O2 stop
(1) Shift diver to air

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c. If upon surfacing, the diver is
(1) ASYMPTOMATIC
(a) Commence CF Treatment Table 5 for omitted decompression
(2) SYMPTOMATIC
(a) Treat as appropriate for decompression sickness.

4. Unable to Switch to O2 at 9 msw stop

a. Decompress IAW HeO2 – Emergency Decompression (CF Table 9).

(1) If O2 available to RCC, on completion of the 9-msw Emergency Decompression Air
Stop, SurD O2 may be employed.

3513 Flying after HeO2 Diving

1. After No-Decompression HeO2 diving

a. A minimum Surface Interval of 12 hours is required before flying.

2. After HeO2 Decompression dives where total dive time is less than or equal to 2
hours.

a. A minimum Surface Interval of 24 hours is required before flying.

3. After HeO2 Decompression dives where total dive time exceeds 2 hours
a. A minimum Surface Interval of 48 hours is required before flying.

3514 Decompression Stress during Surface Interval

1. During the Surface Interval (SI) of a SurD O2 profile, the required decompression is
intentionally violated. At the completion of the SI, the diver is repressurized in a chamber to a depth
of 12 msw, deeper than called for by the decompression model, and held at depth breathing
intermittent oxygen for longer than called for by the decompression model. The diver is given
additional decompression during the chamber phase of the SurD O2 profile to compensate for the
increased stress of the SI.

2. The diver may experience signs and/or symptoms of decompression sickness (referred to as
Decompression Stress) during the SI. During the SI, the diver is exposed to a higher level of
decompression stress than would be encountered if the in-water decompression had been executed.
Manned validation has indicated that when symptoms do occur during the SI, they are usually vey
mild and late. In addition, the symptoms usually completely resolve during the press to 12 msw in
the chamber. The experimental dives also demonstrated that the divers who experienced SI
symptoms had the same incidence of DCS after the completion of the dive as those divers who did
not experience signs or symptoms during the SI. During the table development process, the pre-
surface interval decompression was adjusted to reduce the occurrence of SI problems.

3. During SurD O2 diving, when all signs and symptoms of SI stress have completely
resolved by the time the diver is confirmed on oxygen at 12 msw

a. The decompression profile is to be completed as planned.

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4. When the signs and symptoms of SI stress have not completely resolved by the time
the diver is confirmed on oxygen at 12 msw

a. It should be treated as decompression sickness.

b. The diver must be immediately pressed to 18 msw.
c. Initiate CF Treatment Table 6.
d. Contact an Advanced Diving Medical Officer.

3515 HeO2 – IN-WATER OXYGEN DECOMPRESSION (CF Table 7)

1. CF Table 7 (Metres), HeO2 – In-Water Oxygen Decompression, may be found at Annex C,

Chapter 3. HeO2 is used from the surface to the bottom, while on the bottom and during travel to the
first stop. At the first stop, the breathing gas is switched to air and air is used for all in-water stops to
9 msw. At 9 msw, the breathing gas is switched to O2 and the diver breathes O2 until the
decompression requirements are completed. Five-minute air breaks are taken after every 30 minutes
on O2.

2. The In-Water Oxygen Decompression procedure for HeO2 dives is as follows:

a. Descend at 18 mpm or slower on HeO2.

b. Ascend at 18 mpm ± 3 on HeO2.
c. Upon arrival at the first stop depth, switch to air. Ventilate until confirmed on air and then
begin the first stop.
d. Remain on air until arrival at the 9-msw stop. Stop time includes ascent time to each stop.
e. Upon arrival at the 9-msw O2 stop, switch to O2. Ventilate until confirmed on oxygen.
f. Remain on O2 for the duration of the stop with 30-minute O2 / 5-minute air break cycle as
designated.
g. Each air break cycle of 5 minutes is indicated by an asterisk (*). The stop time indicated for
the 9-msw O2 stop is O2 time only. The time for each designated air break must be added
to the 9 msw Total Stop Time.
h. On completion of the 9-msw stop, travel to the surface is on the breathing medium in use.

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NOTES
for O2 Stop
1. Although O2 is only given to divers at the conservative depth of 9 msw, the possibility of
O2 toxicity problems still exists. Therefore, the following conditions must be met before
using in-water O2 procedures:
(a) A diver on O2 must be constantly monitored (for example, two divers on O2
monitor each other or one diver on O2 is provided with voice communications) for
the period of O2 breathing, and
(b) A recompression chamber (RCC) must be available as required by Figure 1-2-3,
Table of Authorized Depth Limits.
2. Divers are not ventilated at air breaks. Gas to the breathing umbilical is simply switched
to the required breathing medium for the designated time.
3. 5-minute air breaks are part of the required decompression and therefore are included in
the total decompression time.
4. When the O2 stop time is a multiple of 30 minutes, a 5-minute air break may or may not
be required before ascent to the surface.

3. Figures 3-5-1 and 3-5-2 show an In - Water O2 Decompression Dive to 42 msw / 39 min
(EXAMPLE 1 (HeO2)).

EXAMPLE 1 (HeO2 ) - In-Water O2 Decompression Dive to 42 msw (40+2) / 39 min

42 msw (40+2) / 39 min

Dive
see Figures 3-5-1 and 3-5-2

Decompression 42 msw / 40 min

Schedule from CF Table 7

Decompression
Stops
21 msw – 1 min on air
Ascend to 21 msw
18 msw – 3 min on air
on HeO2 at
15 msw – 4 min on air
18 mpm ± 3
12 msw – 7 min on air
Maximum time
9 msw – 60 min on O2
available to
+ one 5-min air break
First Stop is
Travel to surface on
2 min
breathing medium in use
(in this case, oxygen).

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Figure 3-5-1 EXAMPLE 1 (HeO2)

In-Water O2 Decompression Dive 42 msw (40+2) / 39 min

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DIVER Rank Tender Rank

Date: 30 Apr 10
DIVER Rank Tender Rank
Table Used 7
SUPERVISOR Rank Schedule O2% Depth in msw Bottom
Used 42 /40 16 40 + 2 = 42 Time : 39
Left Surface Left Bottom Max. Time to Reached Surface
st
(Clock Time) 1012 : 39 1 Stop :02 (Clock Time) 1217
Total decomp. Total time Repet. CHARTMAN (Print) Rank
Time 1 : 26 of dive 2:05 Group
STOPS STAND Decompression Time EMERG 2:05 EVENT TIME
REMARKS IN AIR
AIR
MSW TABLE Water Chamber Water Chamber
L
3 79
S
O2 L
6 26
S
ON O2 :58::10 60+5= 65 L 2:04
9 20
REACHED :57::10 SHIFT O2 S :59
L :57
12 7 7
S
L :50
15 4
S
L :46
18 3
S
ON AIR :41::05 L :43
21 1
REACHED :40::05 S :42
L
24 S
L
27 S
L
30 S
L
33 S
L
36 S
L
39 S
REACHED L : 39
40 42
BOTTOM :02::15 S
L
45 S
L
48 S
L
51 S
Location of Dive Name / Rank of Standby Diver Divers (Signatures)

Purpose of Dive Supervisor (sign) Chartman (sign)

Figure 3-5-2 EXAMPLE 1 (HeO2) Dive Record Chart (msw)

In-Water O2 Decommpression Dive to 42 msw (40+2) / 39 min

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3516 HeO2 – Surface Decompression with Oxygen (SurD O2) (CF Table 8)

1. CF Table 8, Surface Decompression with Oxygen (SurD O2 ), may be found at Annex C,

Chapter 3. The descent to depth and the initial ascent to the end of the 12-msw decompression stop
are identical to that of the HeO2 – In-Water Oxygen Decompression Table (CF Table 7). At 9 msw
the breathing gas is switched to O2 and the diver breathes O2 until the end of the specified
decompression time. The diver ascends to the surface, switches to air, and is then recompressed to
12 msw on O2 in a recompression chamber (RCC) to complete the decompression requirements on
O2. The time from leaving the 9-msw in-water stop to the time of reaching 12 msw in the RCC should
not exceed 7 minutes. After each 30-minute period on O2 at the 9-msw stop and in the RCC, 5-
minute air breaks are taken.

2. The Surface Decompression with Oxygen procedure for HeO2 diving is as follows:

a. Ascend and decompress as for In- Water Oxygen Decompression (Table 7) to the
completion of the in water 12-msw stop.
b. Upon arrival at the 9-msw in-water decompression stop, switch to O2 and ventilate until
confirmed on O2.
c. Remain on O2 for the duration of the specified stop with a 5-minute air break after 30
minutes on O2 (if required).
d. Ascend to the surface at 18 mpm ± 3 and recompress on O2 to 12 msw in the RCC. The
Surface Interval for SurD O2 is the time from leaving the 9-msw in-water stop to reaching
the 12-msw RCC stop. This time must not exceed 7 minutes. In operational use, the SI
should be kept to a minimum.

3. Figures 3-5-3 and 3-5-4 show a SurD O2 Decompression Dive to 57 msw (55+2) / 15 min
(EXAMPLE 2 (HeO2)).

EXAMPLE 2 (HeO2) - SurD O2 Decompression Dive to 57 msw (55+2) / 15 min

57 msw (55+2) / 15 min

Dive
see Figures 3-5-3 and 3-5-4
Decompression 57 msw / 15 min
Schedule from CF Table 8
Decompression Stops
Ascend to 18 msw
18 msw – 3 min on air
15 msw – 3 min on air on HeO2 at
12 msw – 4 min on air 18 mpm ± 3
9 msw – 2 min on O2 Maximum time
Travel to the surface on available to
breathing medium in First Stop is 3 min
use, in this case, O2
Maximum time from leaving 9 msw to
Surface Interval
reaching 12 msw in RCC is 7 min
RCC
Travel to the surface on breathing
12 msw – 29 min on
medium in use, in this case O2
O2

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Figure 3-5-3 EXAMPLE 2 (HeO2)

SurD O2 Decompression Dive to 57 msw (55+2) / 15 min

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DIVER Rank Tender Rank

Date: 30 Apr 10
DIVER Rank Tender Rank
Table Used 8
SUPERVISOR Rank Schedule O2% Depth in msw Bottom
Used 57 / 15 16 55 + 2 = 57 Time :15
Left Surface Left Bottom Max. Time to Reached Surface
st
(Clock Time) 0935 :15 1 Stop :03 (Clock Time) 1010 / 1045
Total Decomp. Total time Repet. CHARTMAN (Print) Rank
Time :55 of dive 1:10 Group
STOPS STAND Decompression Time EMERG :34 EVENT TIME 1:10
REMARKS IN AIR
AIR
MSW TABLE Water Chamber Water Chamber
L
3 28
S
O2 O2 L
6 13
S
ON O2 :30::10 2 L :33
9 4
REACHED :29::10 SHIFT O2 S :31
29 L :29 1:09
12 4 4
S :40
L :25
15 3
S
ON AIR :18::08 L :22
18 3
REACHED :17::08 S :19
L
21 S
L
24 S
L
27 S
L
30 S
L
33 S
L
36 S
L
39 S
L
42 S
L
45 S
REACHED BOTTOM L
48 S
55
:03::08 L :15
51 S
Location of Dive Name / Rank of Standby Diver Divers (Signatures)

Purpose of Dive Supervisor (sign) Chartman (sign)

Figure 3-5-4 EXAMPLE 2 (HeO2) Dive Record Chart (msw)

SurD O2 Decompression Dive to 57 msw (55+2) / 15 min

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3517 HeO2 – Emergency Decompression (CF Table 9)

1. CF Table 9 HeO2 – Emergency Decompression, may be found at Annex C, Chapter 3.

2. In the case of loss of O2 or oxygen toxicity, Table 9 provides the following decompression
options:

a. In-Water Emergency Air Decompression

(1) From the 9-msw stop to the surface.
b. SurD O2 in RCC * PREFERRED METHOD *
(1) Upon completion of the 9-msw in-water stop on air.
c. SurD Air in RCC
(1) Upon completion of the 9-msw in-water stop on air.

3. Decompression requirements up to and including the 12-msw air decompression stop

correspond with the decompression requirements of both In-Water Oxygen Decompression (Table 7)
and SurD O2 (Table 8).

4. In-Water Emergency Air Decompression for HeO2 Diving

a. On completion of the 9 msw air stop, ascend on air to the 6 and 3 msw stops and remain at
these stops for the prescribed times.
b. Figures 3-5-5 and 3-5-6 show an In-Water Emergency Air Decompression Dive to 48 msw
(46+2)/ 20 min, No O2 Available (EXAMPLE 3 (HeO2).

EXAMPLE 3 (HeO2)

— In-Water Emergency Air Decompression Dive to 48 msw (46+2) / 20 min)

— No O2 Available

48 msw (46+2) / 20 min

Dive
see Figures 3-5-5 and 3-5-6
48 msw / 20 min
Decompression Schedule
from CF Table 9
Decompression Stops
Ascend to 18 msw on HeO2
from CF Tables 7 or 8
at 18 mpm ± 3
18 msw – 2 min on air
Maximum time available to First Stop
15 msw – 3 min on air
is 2 min
12 msw – 4 min on air
From Table 9,
9 msw – 6 min on air
“AIR” Column
6 msw – 14 min on air From CF Table 9,
3 msw – 30 min on air In-Water Stop Times

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Figure 3-5-5 EXAMPLE 3 (HeO2)

In-Water Emergency Air Decompression Dive to 48 msw (46+2) / 20 min - No O2 Available

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DIVER Rank Tender Rank

Date: 30 Apr 10
DIVER Rank Tender Rank Table Used 7 9

SUPERVISOR Rank Schedule O2% Depth in msw Bottom

Used 48 / 20 16 46 + 2 = 48 Time :20
Left Surface Left Bottom Max. Time to Reached Surface
st
(Clock Time) 1115 :20 1 Stop :02 (Clock Time) 1238
Total Decomp. Total time Repet. CHARTMAN (Print) Rank
Time 1:05 of dive 1:23 Group
STOPS STAND Decompression Time EMERG 1 : 23 EVENT TIME
REMARKS IN AIR AIR
MSW TABLE Water Chamber Water Chamber
L 1:22
3 30
S

14 L :52
6 S
ON O2 :30::10 6 L :38
REACHED :29::10 9 S
L :32
12 4
S
L :28
15 3
S
ON AIR :22::33 L :25
18 2
REACHED :21::33 S :23
L
21 S
L
24 S
L
27 S
L
30 S
L
33 S
L
36 S
L
39 S
L
42 S
L
45 S
REACHED BOTTOM L
48 S
46
:02::34 L :20
51 S
Location of Dive Name / Rank of Standby Diver Divers (Signatures)

Purpose of Dive Supervisor (sign) Chartman (sign)

Figure 3-5-6 EXAMPLE 3 (HeO2) Dive Record Chart (msw)

In-Water Emergency Air Decompression Dive
to 48 msw (46+2) / 20 min

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5. Emergency SurD O2 Decompression in RCC for HeO2 Diving

a. On completion of the 9-msw in-water air stop, ascend to the surface for surface
decompression on O2 as in CF Table 8.
b. Figures 3-5-7 and 3-5-8 show an Emergency SurD O2 Decompression Dive to 48 msw
(46+2) / 20 min (EXAMPLE 4 (HeO2)). (This is the same dive from EXAMPLE 3 carried out
as Emergency SurD O2.)

EXAMPLE 4 (HeO2)
— Emergency SurD O2 Decompression Dive to 48 msw (46+2) / 20 min

48 msw (46+2) / 20 min

Dive see Figures 3-5-7
and 3-5-8
Decompression 48 msw / 20 min
Schedule from Table 9
Decompression Stops Ascend to 18 msw
from Tables 7 or 8 on HeO2
at 18 mpm ± 3
18 msw – 2 min on air Maximum time
15 msw – 3 min on air available to First Stop
12 msw – 4 min on air is 2 minutes

9 msw – 6 min on air From Table 9,

“AIR” Column
Maximum time from
leaving 9 msw to
Surface Interval
reaching 12 msw in
RCC is 7 min
Travel to the surface
RCC on the breathing medium in use
12 msw – 30 min on O2 (in this case, O2).
From RCC O2 Section
in Table 9

6. Emergency SurD Air in RCC for HeO2 Diving

a. On completion of the 9-msw in-water air stop, ascend to the surface as for normal SurD
O2.
b. Descend on air to 12 msw in the RCC and conduct the prescribed decompression stops at
12, 9, 6 and 3 msw.

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Figure 3-5-7 EXAMPLE 4 (HeO2)

Emergency SurD O2 Decompression Dive to 48 msw (46+2) / 20 min

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DIVER Rank Tender Rank

Date: 8 Feb 10
DIVER Rank Tender Rank Table Used 7 9
SUPERVISOR Rank Schedule O2% Depth in msw Bottom
Used 48 / 20 16 46 + 2 = 48 Time :20
Left Surface Left Bottom Max. Time to Reached Surface
st
(Clock Time) 1000 :20 1 Stop :02 (Clock Time) 1039 / 1116
Total Decomp. Total time Repet. CHARTMAN (Print) Rank
Time :56 of dive 1:16 Group
STOPS STAND Decompression Time EMERG :39 EVENT TIME 1:16
REMARKS IN AIR
AIR
MSW TABLE Water Chamber Water Chamber
AIR L
3 30
S
O2 L
6 14
S
No O2 AVAIL in water 30 6 L :38
9 6
at 9 msw stop. SHIFT O2 S 1:15
SHIFT to TBL 9 30 L :32 :45
12 4
(SurD after 9 msw stop) S
L :28
15 3
S
ON AIR : 22::33 L :25
18 2
REACHED : 21:33 S :23
L
21 S
L
24 S
L
27 S
L
30 S
L
33 S
L
36 S
L
39 S
L
42 S
L
45 S
REACHED BOTTOM L
48 S
46
:02::34 L :20
51 S
Location of Dive Name / Rank of Standby Diver Divers (Signatures)

Purpose of Dive Supervisor (sign) Chartman (sign)

Figure 3-5-8 EXAMPLE 4 (HeO2) Dive Record Chart (msw)

Emergency SurD O2 Decompression Dive to 48 msw (46+2) / 20 min

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Figure 3-5-9 HeO2 Emergency Flowchart

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Chart of General Procedures
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DELAYS (Normal Decompression) Art. 3509

Delay in Reaching the

First Stop
1. Add delay to bottom time.
(Maximum time to first stop
2. Select appropriate decompression schedule.
exceeded by more than 30
seconds)

1. Considered to be valid decompression time.

Delay in Leaving an 2. Subtract delay time from the next shallower air stop
Air Stop time only.
This does not apply to the 9 msw O2 stop.

Figure 3-5-10 Chart of General Procedures – HeO2 Decompression Tables (Sheet 1 of 7)

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OXYGEN-RELATED PROBLEMS Art. 3510

Oxygen Toxicity at O2 Stop (In-Water and RCC)

1. Stop, switch diver to air and ventilate.

2. Wait for symptoms to subside, then
3. wait an additional 15 minutes.
4. Recommence O2 at point of interruption.
a. If O2 breathing is resumed and symptoms recur,
switch to AIR and decompress IAW HeO2 – Emergency
Decompression (CF Table 9).
1) In-Water
a) On completion of the 9-msw air stop of the
Emergency Decompression Table (CF Table
9), SurD O2 may be performed.
b) All previous 9 msw Air/O2 time can be
subtracted from the 9-msw and shallower
Emergency Decompression Air Stops.
2) In RCC
a) Decompress IAW HeO2 –
b) Emergency Decompression (CF Table 9)
commencing at 12 msw.
c) All previous Air/O2 times at the 12-msw stop in
Minor Symptoms of
d) the chamber can be subtracted from the 12-msw
O2 Toxicity and shallower Emergency Decompression Air
Stops.
OR
1. Stop, switch diver to air and ventilate.
2. Decompress IAW HeO2 – Emergency Decompression (CF
Table 9).
a. In-Water
1) On completion of the 9-msw air stop of the
2) Emergency Decompression Table (CF Table 9),
SurD O2 may be performed.
3) All previous 9 msw Air/O2 time can be subtracted
from the 9-msw and shallower Emergency
Decompression Air Stops.
b. In RCC
1) Decompress IAW HeO2 – Emergency Decompression
(CF Table 9) commencing at 12 msw.
2) All previous Air/O2 times at the 12-msw stop in the
chamber can be subtracted from the 12-msw and
shallower Emergency Decompression Air Stops.

Figure 3-5-10 Chart of General Procedures – HeO2 Decompression Tables (Sheet 2 of 7)

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OXYGEN-RELATED PROBLEMS (Cont’d) Art. 3510 Cont’d

Oxygen Toxicity at O2 Stop (In-Water and RCC) (Cont’d)

1. Stop, switch to air and ventilate.

2. Stabilise
The diver is NOT to be brought to the surface while
convulsing !

a. In-Water
1) If possible, complete 9-msw stop on HeO2 –
Emergency Decompression (CF Table 9), then
SurD O2.
2) Surface diver carefully to reduce risk of
Serious, Incapacitating embolism.
Symptoms of 3) If any uncertainty exists, treat for possible
O2 Toxicity embolism.
4) Otherwise, treat for omitted decompression and
observe carefully.

b. In RCC
1) Complete decompression IAW HeO2 –
Emergency Decompression (CF Table 9),
commencing at 12 msw.
a) Previous Air/O2 times at the 12-msw stop in
the chamber is Good Time and can be
subtracted from the 12-msw and shallower
Emergency Decompression Air Stops.

Figure 3-5-10 Chart of General Procedures – HeO2 Decompression Tables (Sheet 3 of 7)

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LOSS OF O2 Art 3511

1. Switch to air.
2. Re-establish O2.
3. Resume O2 at point of interruption.

. If oxygen cannot be re-established, decompress IAW

HeO2 – Emergency Decompression (CF Table 9).
Loss of O2 In-Water

a. If O2 is available to the RCC, on completion of he 9-

msw Emergency Decompression Air Stop, SurD O2
may be employed.
b. All previous 9-msw Air/O2 time can be subtracted
from 9-msw and shallower Emergency
Decompression Air Stops.

1. Switch to air.

2. Re-establish O2.

3. Resume O2 at point of interruption.

Loss of O2 in RCC a. If O2 cannot be re-established, complete decompression

IAW HeO2 – Emergency Decompression (CF Table 9),
commencing at 12 msw.

1) Previous Air/O2 times at the 12-msw stop in

the chamber is Good Time and can be
subtracted from the 12-msw and shallower
Emergency Decompression Air Stops.

Figure 3-5-10 Chart of General Procedures – HeO2 Decompression Tables (Sheet 4 of 7)

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LOST GAS AT DEPTH / UNABLE TO SWITCH GASES Art. 3512

1. The diver switches to emergency Helium-Oxygen (backpack or

Lost Helium-Oxygen
stage-mounted) and the dive is aborted.
2. The diver travels to the first stop and switches to air.

1. The diver switches to emergency Helium-Oxygen (backpack,

stage mount)
a. Until air is restored

1) If air is restored prior to the 9-msw O2 stop, shift

the diver to air.
OR
b) For a maximum of 5 minutes.

1) If air is restored within 5 minutes, resume normal

decompression is on air at the point of interruption.
HeO2 time is dead time.
Lost Air

2) If air is NOT restored within 5 minutes, continue

decompression on Helium-Oxygen IAW HeO2 – In-
Water Oxygen Decompression (CF Table 7) if
possible.

2. If, upon surfacing, the diver is

a. Asymptomatic
Commence a CF Treatment Table 5 for omitted
decompression.
b. Symptomatic
Treat as appropriate for decompression sickness.

Figure 3-5-10 Chart of General Procedures – HeO2 Decompression Tables (Sheet 5 of 7)

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LOST GAS AT DEPTH / UNABLE TO SWITCH GASES (Cont’d) Art. 3512 Cont’d

1. The diver may remain on Helium-Oxygen at the first

stop for a maximum of 5 minutes.

a. If air is restored within the 5-minute interval

Resume normal decompression on air at the point of
interruption. HeO2 time is dead time.
b. If air is NOT restored within 5 minutes
Continue decompression on Helium-Oxygen IAW
HeO2 – In-Water Oxygen Decompression (CF Table
Unable to Switch to Air 7) if possible.

at First Stop
2. If air is restored prior to the 9 msw O2 stop
a. Shift diver to air.

3. If, upon surfacing, the diver is

a. Asymptomatic
Commence CF Treatment Table 5 for omitted
decompression.
b. Symptomatic
Treat as appropriate for decompression sickness.

1. Decompress IAW HeO2 – Emergency Decompression (CF

Table 9).
Unable to Switch to O2
at 9 msw Stop a. If O2 is available to the RCC, on completion of the 9-
msw Emergency Decompression Air Stop, SurD O2
may be employed.

Figure 3-5-10 Chart of General Procedures – HeO2 Decompression Tables (Sheet 6 of 7)

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FLYING AFTER DIVING Art. 3513

1. After No-D HeO2 diving

A minimum Surface Interval of 12 hours is required before flying.
2. After HeO2 decompression dive(s) where total dive time is less than or equal to 2 hours
A minimum Surface Interval of 24 hours is required before flying.
3. After HeO2 decompression dive(s) where the total dive time exceeds 2 hours
A minimum Surface Interval of 48 hours is required before flying.

DECOMPRESSION STRESS DURING SURFACE INTERVAL (SI) Art. 3514

SurD O2 Diving – SI stress

All signs and symptoms of

SI stress have completely
resolved by the time the 1. Complete the decompression profile as planned.
diver is confirmed on oxygen
at 12 msw

1. Treat as decompression sickness.

All signs and symptoms of
SI stress have NOT
completely resolved by the a. Immediately press the diver to 18 msw.
time the diver is confirmed b. Initiate CF Treatment Table 6.
on oxygen at 12 msw
c. Contact an Advanced Diving Medical Officer.

Figure 3-5-10 Chart of General Procedures – HeO2 Decompression Tables (Sheet 7 of 7)

3518 - 3599 Not Allocated

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ANNEX A,
CHAPTER 3

CF AIR DIVING TABLES

(METRES)

CF Table 1 (metres) Standard Air Decompression

CF Table 1S (metres) Short Standard Air Decompression
CF Table 2 (metres) Air – In-Water Oxygen Decompression
CF Table 2S (metres) Air – Short In-Water Oxygen Decompression
CF Table 3 (metres) Air – Surface Decompression with Oxygen
Combined CF Table 1-3 (metres) Air – Tables 1, 2 and 3
CF Table 4 (metres) Air – Repetitive Diving
CF Table 4A Repetitive Factors / Surface Intervals Table
CF Table 4B No-Decompression Repetitive Diving Table
CF Table 5 (metres) Air – Depth Corrections / Diving at Altitude

The Department of National Defence - Canada and Defence R&D Canada - Toronto
(DRDC Toronto) disclaim any and all responsibilities for the use of these tables and
procedures.
© Her Majesty the Queen as represented by the
Minister of National Defence, 2010

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STANDARD AIR DECOMPRESSION
(METRES)

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CF TABLE 1: STANDARD AIR DECOMPRESSION (METRES)

Bottom Stop Times (min) at Different Depths (msw) Decom.

Depth Repet.
Time Time
(msw) 24 21 18 15 12 9 6 3 Group
(min) (min)
30 - - - - - - - - 1 A
60 - - - - - - - - 1 B
90 - - - - - - - - 1 C
120 - - - - - - - - 1 D
150 - - - - - - - - 1 E
180 - - - - - - - - 1 F
6 240 - - - - - - - - 1 G
300 - - - - - - - - 1 H
360 - - - - - - - - 1 I
420 - - - - - - - - 1 J
480 - - - - - - - - 1 K
600 - - - - - - - - 1 L
720 - - - - - - - - 1 M
30 - - - - - - - - 1 A
45 - - - - - - - - 1 B

60 - - - - - - - - 1 C
90 - - - - - - - - 1 D
100 - - - - - - - - 1 E

120 - - - - - - - - 1 F
150 - - - - - - - - 1 G
180 - - - - - - - - 1 H
190 - - - - - - - - 1 I
9 210 - - - - - - - - 1 J
240 - - - - - - - - 1 K
270 - - - - - - - - 1 L
300 - - - - - - - - 1 M
330 - - - - - - - 3 3 N
360 - - - - - - - 5 5 O
400 - - - - - - - 7 7
420 - - - - - - - 10 10
450 - - - - - - - 15 15
480 - - - - - - - 20 20

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Bottom Stop Times (min) at Different Depths (msw) Decom.

Depth Repet.
Time Time
(msw) 24 21 18 15 12 9 6 3 Group
(min) (min)
20 - - - - - - - - 1 A
30 - - - - - - - - 1 B
40 - - - - - - - - 1 C

60 - - - - - - - - 1 D
70 - - - - - - - - 1 E
80 - - - - - - - - 1 F

90 - - - - - - - - 1 G
120 - - - - - - - - 1 H
130 - - - - - - - - 1 I

150 - - - - - - - - 1 J
12 160 - - - - - - - 3 3 K
170 - - - - - - - 4 4 L

180 - - - - - - - 5 5 M
200 - - - - - - - 10 10
210 - - - - - - - 15 15
220 - - - - - - - 19 19
240 - - - - - - - 26 26
270 - - - - - - - 35 35
300 - - - - - - - 44 44
330 - - - - - - - 53 53
360 - - - - - - - 62 62

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Bottom Stop Times (min) at Different Depths (msw) Decom.

Depth Repet.
Time Time
(msw) 24 21 18 15 12 9 6 3 Group
(min) (min)
10 - - - - - - - - 1 A
20 - - - - - - - - 1 B
30 - - - - - - - - 1 C
40 - - - - - - - - 1 D
50 - - - - - - - - 1 E
60 - - - - - - - - 1 F
75 - - - - - - - - 1 G
90 - - - - - - - 3 3 H

100 - - - - - - - 5 5 I
110 - - - - - - - 8 8 J
120 - - - - - - - 10 10 K
15
130 - - - - - - - 16 16 L
140 - - - - - - - 21 21 M
150 - - - - - - - 26 26
160 - - - - - - - 31 31
170 - - - - - - - 35 35
180 - - - - - - - 40 40
200 - - - - - - - 50 50
220 - - - - - - - 59 59
240 - - - - - - - 70 70
260 - - - - - - - 81 81
280 - - - - - - - 91 91

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Bottom Stop Times (min) at Different Depths (msw) Decom.

Depth Repet.
Time Time
(msw) 24 21 18 15 12 9 6 3 Group
(min) (min)
10 - - - - - - - - 1 A
20 - - - - - - - - 1 B
25 - - - - - - - - 1 C

30 - - - - - - - - 1 D
40 - - - - - - - - 1 E
50 - - - - - - - - 1 F
60 - - - - - - - 5 5 G
70 - - - - - - - 8 8 H
80 - - - - - - - 10 10 I
90 - - - - - - - 16 16 J
100 - - - - - - - 24 24 K
110 - - - - - - - 30 30 L
18 120 - - - - - - - 36 36 M
130 - - - - - - 2 40 42
140 - - - - - - 2 46 48
150 - - - - - - 3 52 55
160 - - - - - - 3 59 62
170 - - - - - - 4 65 69
180 - - - - - - 4 73 77
190 - - - - - - 5 80 85
200 - - - - - - 7 87 94
210 - - - - - - 13 91 104
220 - - - - - - 17 97 114
230 - - - - - - 21 103 124
240 - - - - - - 24 109 133

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Bottom Stop Times (min) at Different Depths (msw) Decom.

Depth Repet.
Time Time
(msw) Group
(min) 24 21 18 15 12 9 6 3 (min)
10 - - - - - - - - 2 A
15 - - - - - - - - 2 B

20 - - - - - - - - 2 C
25 - - - - - - - - 2 D
30 - - - - - - - - 2 D
35 - - - - - - - - 2 E
40 - - - - - - - 5 5 F
50 - - - - - - - 10 10 G
60 - - - - - - - 12 12 H
65 - - - - - - 2 12 14 I
70 - - - - - - 3 17 20 J
80 - - - - - - 4 25 29 K
21
90 - - - - - - 5 32 37 M
100 - - - - - - 6 39 45 N
110 - - - - - - 7 46 53
120 - - - - - - 7 54 61
130 - - - - - - 8 62 70
140 - - - - - - 9 71 80
150 - - - - - - 15 77 92
160 - - - - - - 20 85 105
170 - - - - - - 25 93 118
180 - - - - - - 29 101 130
190 - - - - - - 34 109 143
200 - - - - - - 38 117 155

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Bottom Stop Times (min) at Different Depths (msw) Decom.

Depth Repet.
Time Time
(msw) Group
(min) 24 21 18 15 12 9 6 3 (min)
10 - - - - - - - - 2 A
13 - - - - - - - - 2 B
15 - - - - - - - - 2 C
20 - - - - - - - - 2 D
25 - - - - - - - - 2 E
30 - - - - - - - 5 5 F
35 - - - - - - - 9 9 G
40 - - - - - - - 11 11 G
45 - - - - - - 3 10 13 H
50 - - - - - - 4 11 15 H
55 - - - - - - 5 15 20 I
60 - - - - - - 6 21 27 J
65 - - - - - - 7 25 32 J
24
70 - - - - - - 7 30 37 K
75 - - - - - - 8 34 42 L
80 - - - - - - 9 37 46 M
85 - - - - - - 9 42 51
90 - - - - - - 10 46 56
95 - - - - - - 11 50 61
100 - - - - - - 11 55 66
110 - - - - - 2 12 64 78
120 - - - - - 3 18 72 93
130 - - - - - 4 23 82 109
140 - - - - - 4 28 93 125
150 - - - - - 5 33 104 142
160 - - - - - 5 39 114 158

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Bottom Stop Times (min) at Different Depths (msw) Decom.

Depth Repet.
Time Time
(msw) Group
(min) 24 21 18 15 12 9 6 3 (min)
5 - - - - - - - - 2 A
10 - - - - - - - - 2 B
15 - - - - - - - - 2 C
20 - - - - - - - - 2 D
25 - - - - - - - 7 7 E
30 - - - - - - 2 9 11 F
35 - - - - - - 4 10 14 G
40 - - - - - - 6 10 16 H
45 - - - - - - 7 14 21 I
50 - - - - - - 8 20 28 J
55 - - - - - - 9 26 35 K
27
60 - - - - - 2 8 31 41 L
65 - - - - - 3 8 36 47
70 - - - - - 3 9 40 52
75 - - - - - 4 9 46 59
80 - - - - - 4 10 51 65
85 - - - - - 5 10 56 71
90 - - - - - 5 14 60 79
95 - - - - - 6 17 64 87
100 - - - - - 6 20 70 96
110 - - - - - 7 26 82 115
120 - - - - - 8 31 95 134

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Bottom Stop Times (min) at Different Depths (msw) Decom.

Depth Repet.
Time Time
(msw) Group
(min) 24 21 18 15 12 9 6 3 (min)
5 - - - - - - - - 2 A
10 - - - - - - - - 2 B
12 - - - - - - - - 2 C
15 - - - - - - - - 2 D
20 - - - - - - - 8 8 E
25 - - - - - - 3 9 12 F
30 - - - - - - 5 10 15 G
35 - - - - - - 7 11 18 H
40 - - - - - - 9 16 25 I
45 - - - - - 3 8 23 34 J
50 - - - - - 4 8 29 41 K
30 55 - - - - - 5 9 34 48 L
60 - - - - - 6 9 40 55
65 - - - - - 6 10 46 62
70 - - - - - 7 10 52 69
75 - - - - - 8 14 56 78
80 - - - - - 8 18 61 87
85 - - - - - 9 21 67 97
90 - - - - 2 8 24 75 109
95 - - - - 3 8 27 82 120
100 - - - - 3 8 31 90 132
105 - - - - 3 9 34 98 144
110 - - - - 4 8 38 106 156

3A-11
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Bottom Stop Times (min) at Different Depths (msw) Decom.

Depth Repet.
Time Time
(msw) Group
(min) 24 21 18 15 12 9 6 3 (min)
5 - - - - - - - - 2 A
10 - - - - - - - - 2 B
12 - - - - - - - - 2 C
15 - - - - - - - 5 5 D
20 - - - - - - 3 9 12 F
25 - - - - - - 6 10 16 G
30 - - - - - - 9 10 19 H
35 - - - - - 3 8 16 27 I
40 - - - - - 5 8 24 37 J
45 - - - - - 6 9 31 46 K
50 - - - - - 7 9 38 54 M
33 55 - - - - - 8 10 44 62 N
60 - - - - 2 7 10 51 70
65 - - - - 3 7 15 55 80
70 - - - - 4 7 19 62 92
75 - - - - 4 8 23 68 103
80 - - - - 5 8 26 77 116
85 - - - - 5 9 30 86 130
90 - - - - 6 9 34 95 144
95 - - - - 6 9 38 105 158
100 - - - - 7 9 42 114 172
105 - - - - 7 12 45 123 187
110 - - - - 8 15 48 130 201

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Bottom Stop Times (min) at Different Depths (msw) Decom.

Depth Repet.
Time Time
(msw) Group
(min) 24 21 18 15 12 9 6 3 (min)
5 - - - - - - - - 2 A
8 - - - - - - - - 2 B
10 - - - - - - - - 2 C
15 - - - - - - - 10 10 E
20 - - - - - - 5 10 15 F
25 - - - - - - 9 10 19 G
30 - - - - - 4 8 14 26 I
35 - - - - - 6 8 24 38 J
40 - - - - - 8 8 32 48 K
45 - - - - 3 6 10 38 57 M
36 50 - - - - 4 7 10 46 67 N
55 - - - - 5 7 13 53 78
60 - - - - 6 7 18 59 90
65 - - - - 6 8 22 66 102
70 - - - - 7 8 27 75 117
75 - - - - 8 8 31 86 133
80 - - - 2 6 9 35 97 149
85 - - - 3 6 10 40 107 166
90 - - - 3 7 13 42 118 183
95 - - - 4 6 16 46 128 200
100 - - - 4 7 19 50 136 216

3A-13
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Bottom Stop Times (min) at Different Depths (msw) Decom.

Depth Repet.
Time Time
(msw) 24 21 18 15 12 9 6 3 Group
(min) (min)
5 - - - - - - - - 3 A
8 - - - - - - - - 3 B
10 - - - - - - - 5 5 C
15 - - - - - - 4 8 12 E
20 - - - - - - 8 10 18 G
25 - - - - - 5 7 11 23 H
30 - - - - - 7 8 22 37 J
35 - - - - 3 6 9 30 48 K
40 - - - - 4 7 9 39 59 M
39 45 - - - - 6 7 10 47 70 N
50 - - - - 7 7 15 53 82
55 - - - 2 6 8 20 61 97
60 - - - 3 6 8 25 70 112
65 - - - 4 6 8 30 82 130
70 - - - 4 7 9 34 94 148
75 - - - 5 6 11 39 106 167
80 - - - 5 7 14 42 118 186
85 - - - 6 7 17 47 129 206
90 - - - 6 8 20 52 138 224
5 - - - - - - - - 3 A
7 - - - - - - - - 3 B
10 - - - - - - - 7 7 D
15 - - - - - - 6 9 15 F
20 - - - - - 4 7 10 21 G
25 - - - - - 7 8 17 32 I
30 - - - - 4 6 8 28 46 K
35 - - - - 5 7 9 37 58 L
40 - - - - 7 7 10 46 70 N
42 45 - - - 3 5 8 16 53 85 O
50 - - - 4 6 8 21 62 101
55 - - - 5 6 8 27 73 119
60 - - - 6 6 9 32 86 139
65 - - - 6 7 10 37 99 159
70 - - - 7 7 14 40 114 182
75 - - 3 5 7 18 45 126 204
80 - - 3 6 7 21 51 137 225
85 - - 4 5 8 25 57 146 245
90 - - 4 6 8 28 65 152 263

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Bottom Stop Times (min) at Different Depths (msw) Decom.

Depth Repet.
Time Time
(msw) Group
(min) 24 21 18 15 12 9 6 3 (min)
4 - - - - - - - - 3 A
7 - - - - - - - - 3 B
10 - - - - - - - 9 9 D
15 - - - - - - 8 9 17 F
20 - - - - - 6 7 11 24 H
25 - - - - 4 5 8 23 40 J
30 - - - - 6 6 9 34 55 K
35 - - - 3 5 7 10 44 69 M
45 40 - - - 4 6 7 15 52 84 O
45 - - - 5 6 8 21 61 101
50 - - - 6 7 8 27 73 121
55 - - 3 5 6 9 33 88 144
60 - - 3 5 7 12 38 103 168
65 - - 4 5 8 16 42 119 194
70 - - 5 5 8 20 48 132 218
75 - - 5 6 8 24 55 142 240
80 - - 6 6 8 28 63 150 261
6 - - - - - - - - 3 B
10 - - - - - - - 11 11 D
15 - - - - - 4 6 10 20 G
20 - - - - - 8 8 14 30 H
25 - - - - 6 6 8 29 49 K
30 - - - 3 5 7 9 40 64 M
35 - - - 5 5 8 13 49 80 N
48
40 - - - 6 6 8 20 59 99
45 - - 3 5 6 9 26 72 121
50 - - 4 5 7 9 33 88 146
55 - - 5 5 7 13 38 105 173
60 - - 6 5 8 17 43 122 201
65 - - 7 5 8 22 50 135 227
70 - 3 4 6 8 26 58 146 251

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Bottom Stop Times (min) at Different Depths (msw) Decom.

Depth Repet.
Time Time
(msw) Group
(min) 24 21 18 15 12 9 6 3 (min)
6 - - - - - - - - 3 B
10 - - - - - - 5 8 13 D
15 - - - - - 5 7 10 22 G
20 - - - - 5 5 8 20 38 I
25 - - - 3 5 6 9 33 56 K
30 - - - 5 5 7 10 46 73 M
35 - - 3 4 6 8 18 55 94 O
51
40 - - 4 5 6 8 26 68 117
45 - - 5 5 7 9 32 85 143
50 - - 6 6 7 13 37 105 174
55 - 3 4 6 7 18 44 122 204
60 - 4 4 6 8 23 51 137 233
65 - 5 4 6 9 27 61 148 260
70 - 5 5 6 12 30 72 155 285
5 - - - - - - - - 3 B
10 - - - - - - 6 9 15 E
15 - - - - - 7 7 11 25 H
20 - - - - 6 6 8 25 45 J
25 - - - 5 5 7 9 39 65 M
30 - - 3 4 6 7 15 50 85 O
54
35 - - 5 4 6 8 23 62 108
40 - - 6 5 7 9 30 80 137
45 - 4 4 5 7 13 36 101 170
50 - 4 5 5 8 18 42 121 203
55 - 5 5 6 8 23 51 137 235
60 - 6 5 6 9 28 61 149 264

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Bottom Stop Times (min) at Different Depths (msw) Decom.

Depth
Time Time
(msw) 30 27 24 21 18 15 12 9 6 3
(min) (min)
5 - - - - - - - - - - 4
10 - - - - - - - - 8 9 17
15 - - - - - - 4 5 7 11 27
20 - - - - - 4 4 6 9 29 52
25 - - - - - 7 5 7 10 44 73
57 30 - - - - 5 4 6 8 19 55 97
35 - - - 3 4 5 6 9 27 72 126
40 - - - 4 4 5 7 11 35 93 159
45 - - - 5 5 5 8 17 41 116 197
50 - - 3 3 5 6 8 22 50 135 232
55 - - 4 3 5 7 9 27 61 149 265
5 - - - - - - - - - - 4
10 - - - - - - - - 10 9 19
15 - - - - - - 5 6 8 16 35
20 - - - - - 5 5 6 10 33 59
25 - - - - 5 4 5 7 14 48 83
60
30 - - - 3 4 4 6 9 23 62 111
35 - - - 5 4 5 6 10 32 84 146
40 - - - 6 4 6 7 15 38 109 185
45 - - 4 3 5 6 8 21 47 131 225
50 - - 5 4 4 7 9 27 58 147 261
5 - - - - - - - - - 5 5
10 - - - - - - - 5 6 10 21
15 - - - - - - 7 6 8 20 41
20 - - - - - 7 5 7 9 39 67
25 - - - - 6 4 6 8 17 52 93
63
30 - - - 5 4 4 7 8 28 71 127
35 - - 3 3 4 6 7 12 35 97 167
40 - - 4 4 4 6 8 19 43 123 211
45 - - 5 4 5 6 9 25 54 142 250
50 - 3 3 4 6 6 13 29 70 154 288

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Bottom Stop Times (min) at Different Depths (msw) Decom.

Depth
Time Time
(msw) 30 27 24 21 18 15 12 9 6 3
(min) (min)
5 - - - - - - - - - 7 7
10 - - - - - - - 7 6 10 23
15 - - - - - 4 5 5 9 24 47
20 - - - - 5 4 5 7 10 43 74
66 25 - - - 4 4 4 6 8 21 58 105
30 - - 3 3 4 5 7 9 32 81 144
35 - - 5 3 4 6 7 16 39 110 190
40 - 3 3 4 4 7 8 23 49 135 236
45 - 4 3 4 5 7 11 28 65 151 278
5 - - - - - - - - - 8 8
10 - - - - - - - 8 7 10 25
15 - - - - - 6 4 6 9 28 53
20 - - - - 6 4 6 7 12 47 82
69
25 - - - 6 3 5 6 9 24 65 118
30 - - 5 3 4 5 7 12 35 93 164
35 - 3 3 4 4 6 8 19 44 123 214
40 - 5 3 4 5 6 9 27 57 146 262
5 - - - - - - - - - 9 9
10 - - - - - - 4 5 7 11 27
15 - - - - - 7 5 6 9 32 59
20 - - - 4 4 4 5 8 16 50 91
72
25 - - 4 3 4 5 6 9 28 73 132
30 - - 6 3 5 5 8 15 37 106 185
35 - 5 3 4 4 6 9 23 49 135 238
40 3 3 3 4 6 6 13 28 67 153 286

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SHORT STANDARD AIR DECOMPRESSION
(METRES)

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Depth No-Decompression Decompression Required

(msw) Bottom Times (min) Bottom Times (min)
30 A 150 E 360 I
60 B 180 F 420 J 720 M
6
90 C 240 G 480 K ∞
120 D 300 H 600 L
30 A 100 E 190 I
45 B 120 F 210 J 330 N
9 300 M 400 420 480
60 C 150 G 240 K 360 O
90 D 180 H 270 L
22 A 60 D 90 G 160 K
12 30 B 70 E 120 H 150 J 170 L 200 210 220
40 C 80 F 130 I 180 M
18 A 30 C 50 E 90 H 110 J
15 75 G 128 L 137 M
25 B 40 D 60 F 100 I 120 K
14 A 25 C 70 H
18 40 E 50 F 60 G 88 J 95 K
20 B 30 D 80 I
Decompression Time
3 msw 5 10 15 20
in minutes at
12 A
21 20 C 25 D 35 E 40 F 53 H 65 I 68 J
15 B
10 A
24 15 C 20 D 25 E 30 F 37 G 50 H 54 I
13 B

27 9A 12 B 15 C 20 D 24 E 28 F 35 G 44 I

30 7A 10 B 12 C 15 D 18 D 22 F 30 G 37 H

33 6A 10 B 12 C 15 D 18 E 24 G 31 H

36 6A 8B 10 C 12 D 15 E 19 F 25 G

39 5A 8B 10 C 13 D 17 F 21 G

42 5A 7B 9C 12 D 14 F 18 G

45 4A 7B 8C 10 D 13 F 16 G

6 msw - - 5 10
Decompression Time
in minutes at 3 msw 5 10 10 10

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IN-WATER OXYGEN DECOMPRESSION
(METRES)

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CF TABLE 2: IN-WATER OXYGEN DECOMPRESSION (METRES)

Bottom Stop Times (min) at Different Depths (msw) Decom.

Depth Repet.
Time Air O2 Time
(msw) Group
(min) 24 21 18 15 12 9 (min)
75 - - - - - - 1 G
120 - - - - - 5 7 J
130 - - - - - 10 12 J
140 - - - - - 14 16 K
160 - - - - - 19 21
15 180 - - - - - 23 25
200 - - - - - 27 29
220 - - - - - 31 33
240 - - - - - 35 37
260 - - - - - 38 40
280 - - - - - 41 43
50 - - - - - - 1 F
80 - - - - - 5 7 H
90 - - - - - 10 12 J
100 - - - - - 15 17 J
110 - - - - - 19 21 K
120 - - - - - 22 24 K
18
140 - - - - - 28 30
160 - - - - - 33 35
180 - - - - - 38 40
200 - - - - - 43 45
220 - - - - - 48 50
240 - - - - - 53 55
O2 stop times do not include ascent time to 9 msw.

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Bottom Stop Times (min) at Different Depths (msw) Decom.

Depth Repet.
Time Air O2 Time
(msw) Group
(min) 24 21 18 15 12 9 (min)
35 - - - - - - 2 E
50 - - - - - 6 8 G
70 - - - - - 12 14 I
80 - - - - - 18 20 J
90 - - - - - 23 25 K
100 - - - - - 27 29 K
110 - - - - - 30 32
120 - - - - - 34 36
21
130 - - - - - 37 39
140 - - - - - 41 43
150 - - - - - 44 46
160 - - - - - 47 49
170 - - - - - 51 53
180 - - - - - 54 56
190 - - - - - 57 59
200 - - - - - 60 62
25 - - - - - - 2 E
35 - - - - - 6 8 G
50 - - - - - 8 10 H
55 - - - - - 12 14 H
60 - - - - - 16 18 I
70 - - - - - 23 25 J
80 - - - - - 28 30 K
24 90 - - - - - 32 34
100 - - - - - 37 39
110 - - - - - 41 43
120 - - - - - 45 47
130 - - - - - 49 51
140 - - - - - 53 55
150 - - - - - 58 60
160 - - - - - 62 64
O2 stop times do not include ascent time to 9 msw.

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Bottom Stop Times (min) at Different Depths (msw) Decom.

Depth Repet.
Time Air O2 Time
(msw) Group
(min) 24 21 18 15 12 9 (min)
20 - - - - - - 2 D
25 - - - - - 5 7 E
40 - - - - - 9 11 G
45 - - - - - 11 13 H
50 - - - - - 17 19 H
55 - - - - - 22 24 I
27 60 - - - - - 25 27 J
70 - - - - - 31 33
80 - - - - - 36 38
90 - - - - - 42 44
100 - - - - - 47 49
110 - - - - - 52 54
120 - - - - - 57 59
15 - - - - - - 2 D
20 - - - - - 5 8 E
30 - - - - - 9 12 F
35 - - - - - 10 13 G
40 - - - - - 14 17 H
45 - - - - - 20 23 I
50 - - - - - 25 23 I
30
55 - - - - - 29 32 J
60 - - - - - 32 35
70 - - - - - 39 42
80 - - - - - 45 48
90 - - - - 2 51 54
100 - - - - 3 56 60
110 - - - - 4 62 67
O2 stop times do not include ascent time to 9 msw.

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Bottom Stop Times (min) at Different Depths (msw) Decom.

Depth Repet.
Time Air O2 Time
(msw) Group
(min) 24 21 18 15 12 9 (min)
12 - - - - - - 2 C
20 - - - - - 7 10 E
25 - - - - - 9 12 F
30 - - - - - 11 14 G
35 - - - - - 15 18 H
40 - - - - - 22 25 I
45 - - - - - 27 30 J
50 - - - - - 32 35 K
55 - - - - - 36 39 K
60 - - - - 2 39 42
33
65 - - - - 3 42 46
70 - - - - 4 46 51
75 - - - - 4 49 54
80 - - - - 5 52 58
85 - - - - 5 56 62
90 - - - - 6 59 66
95 - - - - 6 62 69
100 - - - - 7 66 74
105 - - - - 7 69 77
110 - - - - 8 73 82
O2 stop times do not include ascent time to 9 msw.

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Bottom Stop Times (min) at Different Depths (msw) Decom.

Depth Repet.
Time Air O2 Time
(msw) Group
(min) 24 21 18 15 12 9 (min)
10 - - - - - - 2 C
15 - - - - - 5 8 E
20 - - - - - 8 11 F
25 - - - - - 11 14 G
30 - - - - - 13 16 H
35 - - - - - 22 25 H
40 - - - - - 28 31 I
45 - - - - 3 33 37 J
50 - - - - 4 37 42 K
36 55 - - - - 5 41 47
60 - - - - 6 45 52
65 - - - - 6 49 56
70 - - - - 7 52 60
75 - - - - 8 56 65
80 - - - 2 6 60 69
85 - - - 3 6 64 74
90 - - - 3 7 68 79
95 - - - 4 6 72 83
100 - - - 4 7 76 88
O2 stop times do not include ascent time to 9 msw.

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Bottom Stop Times (min) at Different Depths (msw) Decom.

Depth Repet.
Time Air O2 Time
(msw) Group
(min) 24 21 18 15 12 9 (min)
8 - - - - - - 3 B
15 - - - - - 7 10 E
20 - - - - - 10 13 G
25 - - - - - 13 16 G
30 - - - - - 21 24 H
35 - - - - 3 28 32 I
40 - - - - 4 33 38 J
45 - - - - 6 38 45 L
39 50 - - - - 7 42 50
55 - - - 2 6 46 55
60 - - - 3 6 51 61
65 - - - 4 6 55 66
70 - - - 4 7 59 71
75 - - - 5 6 64 76
80 - - - 5 7 68 81
85 - - - 6 7 73 87
90 - - - 6 8 78 93
7 - - - - - - 3 B
10 - - - - - 4 7 D
15 - - - - - 8 11 D
20 - - - - - 12 15 G
25 - - - - - 17 20 H
30 - - - - 4 26 31 I
35 - - - - 5 32 38 J
40 - - - - 7 37 45 K
45 - - - 3 5 43 52 M
42
50 - - - 4 6 47 58
55 - - - 5 6 52 64
60 - - - 6 6 57 70
65 - - - 6 7 62 76
70 - - - 7 7 67 82
75 - - 3 5 7 72 88
80 - - 3 6 7 77 94
85 - - 4 5 8 83 101
90 - - 4 6 8 89 108
O2 stop times do not include ascent time to 9 msw.

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Bottom Stop Times (min) at Different Depths (msw) Decom.

Depth Repet.
Time Air O2 Time
(msw) Group
(min) 24 21 18 15 12 9 (min)
7 - - - - - - 3 B
10 - - - - - 5 8 D
15 - - - - - 10 13 F
20 - - - - - 13 16 G
25 - - - - 4 22 27 H
30 - - - - 6 30 37 I
35 - - - 3 5 36 45 K
40 - - - 4 6 42 53 M
45
45 - - - 5 6 47 59
50 - - - 6 7 52 66
55 - - 3 5 6 58 73
60 - - 3 5 7 63 79
65 - - 4 5 8 69 87
70 - - 5 5 8 75 94
75 - - 5 6 8 81 101
80 - - 6 6 8 87 108
6 - - - - - - 3 B
10 - - - - - 6 10 E
15 - - - - - 11 15 F
20 - - - - - 15 19 G
25 - - - - 6 26 33 I
30 - - - 3 5 34 43 J
35 - - - 5 5 40 51 L
48
40 - - - 6 6 46 59
45 - - 3 5 6 52 67
50 - - 4 5 7 58 75
55 - - 5 5 7 64 82
60 - - 6 5 8 70 90
65 - - 7 5 8 77 98
70 - 3 4 6 8 84 106
O2 stop times do not include ascent time to 9 msw.

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Bottom Stop Times (min) at Different Depths (msw) Decom.

Depth Repet.
Time Air O2 Time
(msw) Group
(min) 24 21 18 15 12 9 (min)
6 - - - - - - 3 B
10 - - - - - 7 11 E
15 - - - - - 12 16 G
20 - - - - 5 20 26 H
25 - - - 3 5 30 39 J
30 - - - 5 5 38 49 K
35 - - 3 4 6 44 58 M
51
40 - - 4 5 6 51 67
45 - - 5 5 7 57 75
50 - - 6 6 7 64 84
55 - 3 4 6 7 71 92
60 - 4 4 6 8 78 101
65 - 5 4 6 9 86 111
70 - 5 5 6 12 93 122
5 - - - - - - 3 B
10 - - - - - 8 12 E
15 - - - - - 14 18 G
20 - - - - 6 24 31 H
25 - - - 5 5 34 45 J
30 - - 3 4 6 41 55 M
54
35 - - 5 4 6 48 64
40 - - 6 5 7 55 74
45 - 4 4 5 7 63 84
50 - 4 5 5 8 70 93
55 - 5 5 6 8 78 103
60 - 6 5 6 9 86 113
O2 stop times do not include ascent time to 9 msw.

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Bottom Stop Times (min) at Different Depths (msw) Decom.

Depth
Time Air O2 Time
(msw)
(min) 30 27 24 21 18 15 12 9 (min)
5 - - - - - - - - 4
10 - - - - - - - 9 13
15 - - - - - - 4 14 19
20 - - - - - 4 4 28 37
25 - - - - - 7 5 37 50
57 30 - - - - 5 4 6 45 61
35 - - - 3 4 5 6 52 71
40 - - - 4 4 5 7 60 81
45 - - - 5 5 5 8 68 92
50 - - 3 3 5 6 8 77 103
55 - - 4 3 5 7 9 86 115
5 - - - - - - - - 4
10 - - - - - - - 10 14
15 - - - - - - 5 16 22
20 - - - - - 5 5 31 42
25 - - - - 5 4 5 40 55
60
30 - - - 3 4 4 6 49 67
35 - - - 5 4 5 6 57 78
40 - - - 6 4 6 7 65 89
45 - - 4 3 5 6 8 75 102
50 - - 5 4 4 7 9 84 114
10 - - - - - - - 11 15
15 - - - - - - 7 21 29
20 - - - - - 7 5 33 46
25 - - - - 6 4 6 43 60
63 30 - - - 5 4 4 7 52 73
35 - - 3 3 4 6 7 61 85
40 - - 4 4 4 6 8 71 98
45 - - 5 4 5 6 9 81 111
50 - 3 3 4 6 6 13 91 127
O2 stop times do not include ascent time to 9 msw.

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CF TABLE 2: IN-WATER OXYGEN DECOMPRESSION (METRES)

Bottom Stop Times (min) at Different Depths (msw) Decom.

Depth
Time Air O2 Time
(msw)
(min) 30 27 24 21 18 15 12 9 (min)

10 - - - - - - - 12 17
15 - - - - - 4 5 24 34
20 - - - - 5 4 5 36 51
25 - - - 4 4 4 6 47 66
66
30 - - 3 3 4 5 7 56 79
35 - - 5 3 4 6 7 66 92
40 - 3 3 4 4 7 8 77 107
45 - 4 3 4 5 7 11 88 123
10 - - - - - - - 14 19
15 - - - - - 6 4 27 38
20 - - - - 6 4 6 39 56
69 25 - - - 6 3 5 6 50 71
30 - - 5 3 4 5 7 60 85
35 - 3 3 4 4 6 8 72 101
40 - 5 3 4 5 6 9 84 117
5 - - - - - - - 4 9
10 - - - - - - 4 14 19
15 - - - - - 7 5 29 42
20 - - - 4 4 4 5 42 60
72
25 - - 4 3 4 5 6 53 76
30 - - 6 3 5 5 8 65 93
35 - 5 3 4 4 6 9 77 109
40 3 3 3 4 6 6 13 90 129
O2 stop times do not include ascent time to 9 msw.

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CF TABLE 2S
SHORT IN-WATER OXYGEN DECOMPRESSION
(METRES)

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CF TABLE 2S: SHORT IN-WATER OXYGEN DECOMPRESSION (METRES)

Depth No-Decompression Decompression Required

(msw) Bottom Times (min) Bottom Times (min)
18 A 40 D
15 25 B 50 E 75 G 120 J 130 J 145 165
30 C 60 F
14 A
30 D
18 20 B 50 F 80 H 90 J 100 J 115 K
40 E
25 C
12 A 20 C
21 35 E 47 F 67 H 74 I 84 J
15 B 25 D
10 A 15 C
24 25 E 34 F 53 H 58 H 65 I
13 B 20 D
9A
27 15 C 20 D 26 E 42 G 48 H 53 I
12 B
7A
30 12 C 15 D 21 E 35 G 40 H 45 I
10 B

33 6A 10 B 12 C 17 D 29 G 35 H 38 H

36 6A 8B 10 C 15 D 24 G 30 H 33 H

39 5A 8B 13 D 20 G 27 G 29 H

42 5A 7B 11 D 18 F 24 G 26 H

45 4A 7B 10 D 16 F 22 G 24 H

48 6B 9D 14 F 20 G 21 H

51 6B 8C 13 E 18 G 20 H

54 5B 8C 11 E 16 G 18 G

Decompression Time (min)

5 10 15 20
Oxygen at 9 msw
Note: Decompression stop times do not include ascent time to 9 msw.

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SURFACE DECOMPRESSION WITH OXYGEN
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Stop Times (min) at Different Depths (msw)

Bottom In-Water Stops RCC Decom.
Depth Repet.
Time Surface O2 Time
(msw) Air Group
(min) Interval (min)
24 21 18 15 12 9 12
50 - - - - - - - 1 F
70 - - - - - 1 10 19 H
80 - - - - - 1 16 25 H

Time from leaving the 9 msw in-water stop to reaching

the12 msw chamber stop must not exceed 7 minutes
90 - - - - - 1 20 29 I
100 - - - - - 1 24 33 J
110 - - - - - 1 28 37 K
120 - - - - - 1 30 39 K
130 - - - - - 1 32* 46
140 - - - - - 1 38* 52
18 150 - - - - - 1 42* 56
160 - - - - - 1 46* 60
170 - - - - - 1 50* 64
180 - - - - - 1 54* 68
190 - - - - - 1 57* 71
200 - - - - - 1 60* 74
210 - - - - - 1 63** 82
220 - - - - - 1 69** 88
230 - - - - - 1 73** 92
240 - - - - - 1 77** 96
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Stop Times (min) at Different Depths (msw)

Bottom In-Water Stops RCC Decom.
Depth Repet.
Time Surface O2 Time
(msw) Air Group
(min) Interval (min)
24 21 18 15 12 9 12
35 - - - - - - - 2 E
50 - - - - - 1 6 15 H
60 - - - - - 1 15 24 H
70 - - - - - 1 21 30 I
80 - - - - - 1 26 35 J
90 - - - - - 1 30 39 K
100 - - - - - 1 34* 48 K
110 - - - - - 1 40* 54
21 120 - - - - - 1 45* 59

Time from leaving the 9 msw in-water stop to reaching

130 - - - - - 1 50* 64

the12 msw chamber stop must not exceed 7 minutes

140 - - - - - 1 55* 69
150 - - - - - 1 59* 73
160 - - - - - 1 63** 82
170 - - - - - 1 71** 90
180 - - - - - 1 76** 95
190 - - - - - 1 81** 100
200 - - - - - 1 85** 104
25 - - - - - - - 2 E
45 - - - - - 1 12 21 H
50 - - - - - 1 17 26 H
55 - - - - - 1 21 30 H
60 - - - - - 1 24 33 I
70 - - - - - 1 30 39 J
80 - - - - - 1 35* 49 K
24 90 - - - - - 1 42* 56
100 - - - - - 2 47* 62
110 - - - - - 2 53* 68
120 - - - - - 3 58* 74
130 - - - - - 4 62** 84
140 - - - - - 4 72** 94
150 - - - - - 5 78** 101
160 - - - - - 5 84** 107
Note: asterisk (*) indicates number of 5 minute air breaks required.

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Stop Times (min) at Different Depths (msw)

Bottom In-Water Stops RCC Decom.
Depth Repet.
Time Surface O2 Time
(msw) Air Group
(min) Interval (min)
24 21 18 15 12 9 12
20 - - - - - - - 2 D
35 - - - - - 1 8 17 G
40 - - - - - 1 16 25 G
45 - - - - - 1 21 30 H
50 - - - - - 1 25 34 H
55 - - - - - 1 28 37 I

Time from leaving the 9 msw in-water stop to reaching

27 60 - - - - - 2 30* 45 J

the12 msw chamber stop must not exceed 7 minutes

70 - - - - - 3 37* 53
80 - - - - - 4 45* 62
90 - - - - - 5 52* 70
100 - - - - - 6 58* 77
110 - - - - - 7 65** 90
120 - - - - - 8 74** 100
15 - - - - - - - 2 D
30 - - - - - 2 8 18 G
35 - - - - - 2 17 27 G
40 - - - - - 2 22 32 H
45 - - - - - 3 27 38 I
50 - - - - - 4 30 42 I
30 55 - - - - - 5 31* 49 J
60 - - - - - 6 37* 56
70 - - - - - 7 46* 66
80 - - - - - 8 54* 75
90 - - - - 2 8 60* 83
100 - - - - 3 8 72** 101
110 - - - - 4 8 81** 111
Note: asterisk (*) indicates number of 5 minute air breaks required.

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Stop Times (min) at Different Depths (msw)

Bottom In-Water Stops RCC Decom.
Depth Repet.
Time Surface O2 Time
(msw) Air Group
(min) Interval (min)
24 21 18 15 12 9 12
12 - - - - - - - 2 C
25 - - - - - 2 7 17 G
30 - - - - - 2 16 26 G

Time from leaving the 9 msw in-water stop to reaching

the12 msw chamber stop must not exceed 7 minutes
35 - - - - - 3 22 33 H
40 - - - - - 5 27 40 I
45 - - - - - 6 30* 49 J
50 - - - - - 7 35* 55 K
55 - - - - - 8 40* 61 K
60 - - - - 2 7 45* 67
33 65 - - - - 3 7 50* 73
70 - - - - 4 7 54* 78
75 - - - - 4 8 59* 84
80 - - - - 5 8 60** 91
85 - - - - 5 9 69** 101
90 - - - - 6 9 75** 108
95 - - - - 6 9 80** 113
100 - - - - 7 9 85** 119
105 - - - - 7 12 89** 126
110 - - - - 8 15 93*** 139
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Stop Times (min) at Different Depths (msw)

Bottom In-Water Stops RCC Decom.
Depth Repet.
Time Surface O2 Time
(msw) Air Group
(min) Interval (min)
24 21 18 15 12 9 12
10 - - - - - - - 2 C
20 - - - - - 2 7 17 F

Time from leaving the 9 msw in-water stop to reaching

25 - - - - - 2 23 G

the12 msw chamber stop must not exceed 7 minutes

13
30 - - - - - 4 21 33 G
35 - - - - - 6 27 41 H
40 - - - - - 8 30* 51 I
45 - - - - 3 6 36* 58 J
50 - - - - 4 7 42* 66 K
55 - - - - 5 7 48* 73
36
60 - - - - 6 7 53* 79
65 - - - - 6 8 58* 85
70 - - - - 7 8 60** 93
75 - - - - 8 8 70** 104
80 - - - 2 6 9 76** 111
85 - - - 3 6 10 82** 119
90 - - - 3 7 13 87** 128
95 - - - 4 6 16 90** 134
100 - - - 4 7 19 100*** 153
Note: asterisk (*) indicates number of 5 minute air breaks required.

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Stop Times (min) at Different Depths (msw)

Bottom In-Water Stops RCC Decom.
Depth Repet.
Time Surface O2 Time
(msw) Air Group
(min) Interval (min)
24 21 18 15 12 9 12
8 - - - - - - - 3 B
20 - - - - - 2 8 18 G
25 - - - - - 5 18 31 G
30 - - - - - 7 26 41 H
35 - - - - 3 6 30* 52 I
40 - - - - 4 7 36* 60 J
45 - - - - 6 7 43* 69 K
50 - - - - 7 7 49* 76
39
55 - - - 2 6 8 54* 83
60 - - - 3 6 8 60* 90

Time from leaving the 9 msw in-water stop to reaching

the12 msw chamber stop must not exceed 7 minutes
65 - - - 4 6 8 67** 103
70 - - - 4 7 9 75** 113
75 - - - 5 6 11 81** 121
80 - - - 5 7 14 87** 131
85 - - - 6 7 17 90*** 143
90 - - - 6 8 20 101*** 158
7 - - - - - - - 3 B
15 - - - - - 2 7 17 F
20 - - - - - 4 12 24 G
25 - - - - - 7 23 38 H
30 - - - - 4 6 30 48 I
35 - - - - 5 7 34* 59 J
40 - - - - 7 7 42* 69 K
45 - - - 3 5 8 49* 78 M
42 50 - - - 4 6 8 55* 86
55 - - - 5 6 8 60** 97
60 - - - 6 6 9 70** 109
65 - - - 6 7 10 78** 119
70 - - - 7 7 14 84** 130
75 - - 3 5 7 18 90** 141
80 - - 3 6 7 21 100*** 160
85 - - 4 5 8 25 107*** 172
90 - - 4 6 8 28 113*** 182
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Stop Times (min) at Different Depths (msw)

Bottom In-Water Stops RCC Decom.
Depth Repet.
Time Surface O2 Time
(msw) Air Group
(min) Interval (min)
24 21 18 15 12 9 12
7 - - - - - - - 3 B
15 - - - - - 2 8 18 G
20 - - - - - 6 17 31 G
25 - - - - 4 5 27 44 H
30 - - - - 6 6 30* 55 I
35 - - - 3 5 7 40* 68 K
40 - - - 4 6 7 48* 78 M

Time from leaving the 9 msw in-water stop to reaching

45 45 - - - 5 6 8 55* 87

the12 msw chamber stop must not exceed 7 minutes

50 - - - 6 7 8 60** 99
55 - - 3 5 6 9 72** 113
60 - - 3 5 7 12 80** 125
65 - - 4 5 8 16 87** 138
70 - - 5 5 8 20 95*** 156
75 - - 5 6 8 24 105*** 171
80 - - 6 6 8 28 111*** 182
6 - - - - - - - 3 B
15 - - - - - 4 7 19 G
20 - - - - - 8 21 37 G
25 - - - - 6 6 30 50 I
30 - - - 3 5 7 37* 65 J
35 - - - 5 5 8 46* 77 L
48 40 - - - 6 6 8 54* 87
45 - - 3 5 6 9 60* 96
50 - - 4 5 7 9 72** 115
55 - - 5 5 7 13 81** 129
60 - - 6 5 8 17 88** 142
65 - - 7 5 8 22 99*** 164
70 - 3 4 6 8 26 108*** 178
Note: asterisk (*) indicates number of 5 minute air breaks required.

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Stop Times (min) at Different Depths (msw)

Bottom In-Water Stops RCC Decom.
Depth Repet.
Time Surface O2 Time
(msw) Air Group
(min) Interval (min)
24 21 18 15 12 9 12
6 - - - - - - - 3 B
10 - - - - - 3 6 17 D
15 - - - - - 5 11 24 G
20 - - - - 5 5 25 43 H
25 - - - 3 5 6 30* 57 J
30 - - - 5 5 7 42* 72 K

Time from leaving the 9 msw in-water stop to reaching

35 - - 3 4 6 8 51* 85 M

the12 msw chamber stop must not exceed 7 minutes

51
40 - - 4 5 6 8 60* 96
45 - - 5 5 7 9 70** 114
50 - - 6 6 7 13 80** 130
55 - 3 4 6 7 18 89** 145
60 - 4 4 6 8 23 101*** 169
65 - 5 4 6 9 27 110*** 184
70 - 5 5 6 12 30 117*** 198
5 - - - - - - - 3 B
10 - - - - - 3 7 18 E
15 - - - - - 7 15 30 G
20 - - - - 6 6 28 48 H
25 - - - 5 5 7 36* 66 J
30 - - 3 4 6 7 47* 80 M
54
35 - - 5 4 6 8 56* 92
40 - - 6 5 7 9 66** 111
45 - 4 4 5 7 13 78** 129
50 - 4 5 5 8 18 88** 146
55 - 5 5 6 8 23 101*** 171
60 - 6 5 6 9 28 110*** 187
Note: asterisk (*) indicates number of 5 minute air breaks required.

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Stop Times (min) at Different Depths (msw)

Bottom In-Water Stops RCC Decom.
Depth
Time Surface O2 Time
(msw) Air
(min) Interval (min)
30 27 24 21 18 15 12 9 12
5 - - - - - - - - - 4
10 - - - - - - - 3 8 19
15 - - - - - - 4 5 19 36
20 - - - - - 4 4 6 30 52
25 - - - - - 7 5 7 41* 73
57 30 - - - - 5 4 6 8 52* 88
35 - - - 3 4 5 6 9 60* 100
40 - - - 4 4 5 7 11 75** 124
45 - - - 5 5 5 8 17 85** 143

Time from leaving the 9 msw in-water stop to reaching

the12 msw chamber stop must not exceed 7 minutes
50 - - 3 3 5 6 8 22 99*** 169
55 - - 4 3 5 7 9 27 110*** 188
5 - - - - - - - - - 4
10 - - - - - - - 3 9 20
15 - - - - - - 5 6 22 41
20 - - - - - 5 5 6 31* 60
25 - - - - 5 4 5 7 45* 79
60
30 - - - 3 4 4 6 9 56* 95
35 - - - 5 4 5 6 10 69** 117
40 - - - 6 4 6 7 15 82** 138
45 - - 4 3 5 6 8 21 92*** 162
50 - - 5 4 4 7 9 27 108*** 187
10 - - - - - - - 5 7 20
15 - - - - - - 7 6 25 46
20 - - - - - 7 5 7 36* 68
25 - - - - 6 4 6 8 49* 86
63 30 - - - 5 4 4 7 8 60* 101
35 - - 3 3 4 6 7 12 76** 129
40 - - 4 4 4 6 8 19 88** 151
45 - - 5 4 5 6 9 25 105*** 182
50 - 3 3 4 6 6 13 29 116*** 203
Note: asterisk (*) indicates number of 5 minute air breaks required.

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Stop Times (min) at Different Depths (msw)

Bottom In-Water Stops RCC Decom.
Depth
Time Surface O2 Time
(msw) Air
(min) Interval (min)
30 27 24 21 18 15 12 9 12
10 - - - - - - - 7 7 22
15 - - - - - 4 5 5 28 50
20 - - - - 5 4 5 7 40* 74
25 - - - 4 4 4 6 8 54* 93
66
30 - - 3 3 4 5 7 9 68** 117

Time from leaving the 9 msw in-water stop to reaching

the12 msw chamber stop must not exceed 7 minutes
35 - - 5 3 4 6 7 16 83** 142
40 - 3 3 4 4 7 8 23 99*** 174
45 - 4 3 4 5 7 11 28 112*** 197
10 - - - - - - - 8 11 27
15 - - - - - 6 4 6 30 54
20 - - - - 6 4 6 7 44* 80
69 25 - - - 6 3 5 6 9 58* 100
30 - - 5 3 4 5 7 12 75** 129
35 - 3 3 4 4 6 8 19 89** 154
40 - 5 3 4 5 6 9 27 107*** 189
10 - - - - - - 4 5 14 31
15 - - - - - 7 5 6 30* 61
20 - - - 4 4 4 5 8 48* 86
72 25 - - 4 3 4 5 6 9 60** 109
30 - - 6 3 5 5 8 15 80** 140
35 - 5 3 4 4 6 9 23 98*** 175
40 3 3 3 4 6 6 13 28 114*** 203
Note: asterisk (*) indicates number of 5 minute air breaks required.

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1, 2 and 3
(METRES)

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CF TABLE 4
REPETITIVE DIVING
(METRES)
A. REPETITIVE FACTORS/SURFACE INTERVALS TABLE
B. NO-DECOMPRESSION REPETITIVE DIVING TABLE

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CF TABLE 4: REPETITIVE DIVING (METRES)

A. REPETITIVE FACTORS/SURFACE INTERVALS TABLE

Repet. Repetitive Factors (RF) for Surface Intervals (SI) in hr:min
Group 0:15 0:30 1:00 1:30 2:00 3:00 4:00 6:00 9:00 12:00 15:00
(RG) Æ 0:29 Æ 0:59 Æ 1:29 Æ 1:59 Æ 2:59 Æ 3:59 Æ 5:59 Æ 8:59 Æ 11:59 Æ 14:59 Æ 18:00
A 1.4 1.2 1.1 1.1 1.1 1.1 1.1 1.1 1.0 1.0 1.0
B 1.5 1.3 1.2 1.2 1.2 1.1 1.1 1.1 1.1 1.0 1.0
C 1.6 1.4 1.3 1.2 1.2 1.2 1.1 1.1 1.1 1.0 1.0
D 1.8 1.5 1.4 1.3 1.3 1.2 1.2 1.1 1.1 1.0 1.0
E 1.9 1.6 1.5 1.4 1.3 1.3 1.2 1.2 1.1 1.1 1.0
F 2.0 1.7 1.6 1.5 1.4 1.3 1.3 1.2 1.1 1.1 1.0
G - 1.9 1.7 1.6 1.5 1.4 1.3 1.2 1.1 1.1 1.0
H - - 1.9 1.7 1.6 1.5 1.4 1.3 1.1 1.1 1.1
I - - 2.0 1.8 1.7 1.5 1.4 1.3 1.1 1.1 1.1
J - - - 1.9 1.8 1.6 1.5 1.3 1.2 1.1 1.1
K - - - 2.0 1.9 1.7 1.5 1.3 1.2 1.1 1.1
L - - - - 2.0 1.7 1.6 1.4 1.2 1.1 1.1
M - - - - - 1.8 1.6 1.4 1.2 1.1 1.1
N - - - - - 1.9 1.7 1.4 1.2 1.1 1.1
O - - - - - 2.0 1.7 1.4 1.2 1.1 1.1

B. NO-DECOMPRESSION REPETITIVE DIVING TABLE

Depth Allowable No-D Limits (min) for Repetitive Factors (RF)

(msw) 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9 2.0
9 272 250 230 214 200 187 176 166 157 150
12 136 125 115 107 100 93 88 83 78 75
15 60 55 50 45 41 38 36 34 32 31
18 40 35 31 29 27 26 24 23 22 21
21 30 25 21 19 18 17 16 15 14 13
24 20 18 16 15 14 13 12 12 11 11
27 16 14 12 11 11 10 9 9 8 8
30 13 11 10 9 9 8 8 7 7 7
33 10 9 8 8 7 7 6 6 6 6
36 8 7 7 6 6 6 5 5 5 5
39 7 6 6 5 5 5 4 4 4 4
42 6 5 5 5 4 4 4 3 3 3
45 5 5 4 4 4 3 3 3 3 3

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CF TABLE 5
DEPTH CORRECTIONS FOR
DIVING AT ALTITUDE
(METRES)

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Actual Depth Correction at Altitude (metres)

Depth 100 300 600 900 1200 1500 1800 2100 2400
(metres) Æ 299 Æ 599 Æ 899 Æ 1199 Æ 1499 Æ 1799 Æ 2099 Æ 2399 Æ 3000
9 +0 +3 +3 +3 +3 +3 +3 +6 +6
12 +0 +3 +3 +3 +3 +3 +6 +6 +6
15 +0 +3 +3 +3 +3 +6 +6 +6 +6
18 +0 +3 +3 +3 +6 +6 +6 +6 +9
21 +0 +3 +3 +3 +6 +6 +6 +9 +9
24 +0 +3 +3 +6 +6 +6 +9 +9 +12
27 +0 +3 +3 +6 +6 +6 +9 +9 +12
30 +0 +3 +3 +6 +6 +9 +9 +9 +12
33 +0 +3 +6 +6 +6 +9 +9 +12 +15
36 +0 +3 +6 +6 +6 +9 +9 +12 +15
39 +0 +3 +6 +6 +9 +9 +12 +12 +15
42 +0 +3 +6 +6 +9 +9 +12 +12 +18
45 +3 +3 +6 +6 +9 +9 +12 +15 +18
48 +3 +6 +6 +9 +9 +12 +12 +15 +18
51 +3 +6 +6 +9 +9 +12 +15 +15 +21
54 +3 +6 +6 +9 +9 +12 +15 +15
57 +3 +6 +6 +9 +12 +12 +15
60 +3 +6 +6 +9 +12 +12
63 +3 +6 +6 +9
66 +3 +6
69 +3

Sea Level Actual Decompression Stop Depth at Altitude (metres)

Stop Depth
100 300 600 900 1200 1500 1800 2100 2400
(metres)
Æ 299 Æ 599 Æ 899 Æ 1199 Æ 1499 Æ 1799 Æ 2099 Æ 2399 Æ 3000
3 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5
6 6.0 6.0 6.0 5.5 5.5 5.0 5.0 5.0 4.5
9 9.0 9.0 8.5 8.5 8.0 7.5 7.5 7.0 7.0
12 12.0 12.0 11.5 11.0 10.5 10.0 10.0 9.5 9.0
15 15.0 14.5 14.0 13.5 13.0 12.5 12.0 12.0 11.5
18 18.0 17.5 17.0 16.5 16.0 15.0 14.5 14.0 13.5
21 21.0 20.5 20.0 19.0 18.5 17.5 17.0 16.5 16.0
24 24.0 23.5 22.5 21.5 21.0 20.0 19.5 19.0 18.0
27 27.0 26.0 25.5 24.5 23.5 22.5 22.0 21.0 20.0

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CHAPTER 3
WORKSHEETS

Dive Record Chart (metres)

Repetitive Diving Worksheet (metres)
Altitude Diving Worksheet (metres)

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ANNEX C,
CHAPTER 3
HeO2 DIVING TABLES
(METRES)

CF Table 6 (metres) HeO2 – Abort Table

CF Table 7 (metres) HeO2 – In-Water Oxygen Decompression
CF Table 8 (metres) HeO2 – Surface Decompression with Oxygen
CF Table 9 (metres) HeO2 – Emergency Decompression
Combined CF Tables (metres) Tables 6, 7 and 8 Surface-Supplied HeO2 tables
and Table 9 – Emergency Decompression

The Department of National Defence - Canada and Defence R&D Canada - Toronto
(DRDC Toronto) disclaim any and all responsibilities for the use of these tables and
procedures.
© Her Majesty the Queen as represented by the
Minister of National Defence, 2010

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CF TABLE 6
HEO2 ABORT
(METRES)

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CF TABLE 6: HEO2 - ABORT TABLE (METRES)

Max Stop Times (min) at Different Depths (msw)

Bottom Decom.
Depth Time to
Time Air Time
(msw) 1st Stop
(min) (min)
(min) 24 21 18 15 12 9 6 3
9 55 1 - - - - - - - - 1
20 1 - - - - - - - - 1
12 30 1 - - - - - - - 3 4
40 1 - - - - - - - 12 13
13 1 - - - - - - - - 1
15 20 1 - - - - - - - 4 5
30 1 - - - - - - - 12 13
10 1 - - - - - - - - 1
20 1 - - - - - - - 7 8
18
25 1 - - - - - - 2 13 16
30 1 - - - - - - 3 16 20
8 2 - - - - - - - - 2
12 1 - - - - - - - 5 6
21
20 1 - - - - - - 3 11 15
30 1 - - - - - - 6 19 26
6 2 - - - - - - - - 2
10 2 - - - - - - - 6 8
24 15 1 - - - - - - 3 7 11
20 1 - - - - - - 5 14 20
25 1 - - - - - - 7 18 26
5 2 - - - - - - - - 2
10 2 - - - - - - - 8 10
27
15 2 - - - - - - 5 10 17
20 1 - - - - - 2 6 16 25
5 2 - - - - - - - - 2
30 10 2 - - - - - - 3 7 12
15 2 - - - - - 2 5 13 22
5 2 - - - - - - - - 2
33 10 2 - - - - - - 4 7 13
15 2 - - - - - 3 6 14 25
5 2 - - - - - - - - 2
36
10 2 - - - - - - 6 7 15

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TABLE 7
HEO2 IN-WATER
OXYGEN DECOMPRESSION
(METRES)

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CF TABLE 7: HEO2 - IN-WATER OXYGEN DECOMPRESSION (METRES)

Max Stop Times (min) at Different Depths (msw)

Bottom Time to Decom.
Depth
Time First Air O2 Time
(msw)
(min) Stop (min)
(min) 42 39 36 33 30 27 24 21 18 15 12 9
10 2 - - - - - - - - - - - 6 9
15 2 - - - - - - - - - - 1 16 20
20 2 - - - - - - - - - - 3 21 27
30 2 - - - - - - - - - 2 4 30* 44
40 2 - - - - - - - - - 4 4 45* 61
50 1 - - - - - - - - 1 4 7 60** 84
36
60 1 - - - - - - - - 2 5 11 70** 100
70 1 - - - - - - - - 3 7 13 80** 115
75 1 - - - - - - - - 4 8 13 84** 121
80 1 - - - - - - - - 4 11 13 87** 127
90 1 - - - - - - - 1 4 13 17 90*** 142
100 1 - - - - - - - 2 7 13 23 90*** 152
10 2 - - - - - - - - - - - 7 10
15 2 - - - - - - - - - - 2 18 23
20 2 - - - - - - - - - 1 4 23 31
30 2 - - - - - - - - 1 3 4 30* 46
40 2 - - - - - - - - 2 4 5 53* 72
39 50 2 - - - - - - - - 3 4 10 65** 95
60 1 - - - - - - - 1 4 5 13 77** 112
70 1 - - - - - - - 2 4 10 12 86** 126
80 1 - - - - - - - 3 4 13 16 90*** 143
90 1 - - - - - - - 3 9 12 24 90*** 155
95 1 - - - - - - - 4 10 12 27 90*** 160
10 2 - - - - - - - - - - - 9 12
15 2 - - - - - - - - - - 3 19 25
20 2 - - - - - - - - - 2 4 25 34
30 2 - - - - - - - - 2 4 4 37* 55
40 2 - - - - - - - 1 3 4 7 60* 83
42 50 2 - - - - - - - 2 4 4 11 72** 106
60 2 - - - - - - - 3 4 8 12 84** 124
65 2 - - - - - - - 3 4 11 12 88** 131
70 1 - - - - - - 1 3 5 11 14 90*** 141
80 1 - - - - - - 1 4 9 11 23 90*** 155
90 1 - - - - - - 2 4 12 14 28 92*** 169
Stop times include travel time from the previous stop except when a gas switch occurs.
Asterisk (*) indicates number of 5-minute air breaks required.

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Max Stop Times (min) at Different Depths (msw)

Bottom Time to Decom.
Depth
Time First Air O2 Time
(msw)
(min) Stop (min)
(min) 42 39 36 33 30 27 24 21 18 15 12 9
10 2 - - - - - - - - - - 1 12 16
15 2 - - - - - - - - - 1 4 21 29
20 2 - - - - - - - - 1 3 4 27 38
25 2 - - - - - - - - 2 4 4 30* 48
30 2 - - - - - - - 1 3 3 4 44* 63
35 2 - - - - - - - 2 3 4 6 57* 80
40 2 - - - - - - - 2 4 4 8 62** 93
45
45 2 - - - - - - - 3 4 4 11 70** 105
50 2 - - - - - - 1 3 4 6 11 78** 116
55 2 - - - - - - 1 3 4 9 11 84** 125
60 2 - - - - - - 2 3 4 10 13 89** 134
70 2 - - - - - - 2 4 8 11 19 90*** 152
80 2 - - - - - - 3 4 11 13 28 93*** 170
85 1 - - - - - 1 3 6 11 16 29 94*** 177
10 2 - - - - - - - - - - 2 14 19
15 2 - - - - - - - - - 2 4 23 32
20 2 - - - - - - - - 2 3 4 30 42
25 2 - - - - - - - 1 3 3 4 34* 53
30 2 - - - - - - - 2 3 4 4 51* 72
35 2 - - - - - - - 3 3 4 8 60** 91
48 40 2 - - - - - - 1 3 4 3 11 68** 103
45 2 - - - - - - 2 3 4 6 10 77** 115
50 2 - - - - - - 2 4 3 9 11 84** 126
55 2 - - - - - - 3 3 4 10 13 89** 135
60 2 - - - - - 1 3 3 7 10 14 90*** 146
70 2 - - - - - 1 4 3 10 11 26 93*** 166
80 2 - - - - - 2 4 7 10 18 30 96*** 185
Stop times include travel time from the previous stop except when a gas switch occurs.
Asterisk (*) indicates number of 5-minute air breaks required.

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Max Stop Times (min) at Different Depths (msw)

Bottom Time to Decom.
Depth
Time First Air O2 Time
(msw)
(min) Stop (min)
(min) 42 39 36 33 30 27 24 21 18 15 12 9
10 3 - - - - - - - - - - 3 16 23
15 2 - - - - - - - - 1 3 3 25 35
20 2 - - - - - - - 1 2 4 4 30* 49
25 2 - - - - - - - 2 3 4 3 41* 61
30 2 - - - - - - 1 3 3 4 6 57* 82
35 2 - - - - - - 2 3 3 4 9 64** 98
40 2 - - - - - - 2 4 3 6 10 74** 112
51
45 2 - - - - - 1 2 4 4 7 11 83** 125
50 2 - - - - - 1 3 3 5 9 12 89** 135
55 2 - - - - - 2 3 3 7 9 15 90*** 147
60 2 - - - - - 2 3 4 8 10 21 92*** 158
65 2 - - - - - 3 3 4 10 11 27 94*** 170
70 2 - - - - - 3 3 7 9 15 30 95*** 180
75 2 - - - - 1 3 3 8 10 19 33 96*** 191
5 3 - - - - - - - - - - - 5 9
10 3 - - - - - - - - - 1 3 17 25
15 2 - - - - - - - - 2 3 4 26 38
20 2 - - - - - - - 2 3 3 4 30* 50
25 2 - - - - - - 1 3 3 3 4 48* 70
30 2 - - - - - - 2 3 3 4 7 60** 92
35 2 - - - - - 1 2 3 4 4 10 70** 107
54
40 2 - - - - - 1 3 3 4 7 10 80** 121
45 2 - - - - - 2 3 3 4 9 12 88** 134
50 2 - - - - - 3 3 3 6 10 14 90*** 147
55 2 - - - - 1 2 3 4 8 10 20 92*** 158
60 2 - - - - 1 3 3 5 9 11 26 95*** 171
65 2 - - - - 2 3 3 7 9 15 30 97*** 184
70 2 - - - - 2 3 3 9 9 21 34 97*** 196
Stop times include travel time from the previous stop except when a gas switch occurs.
Asterisk (*) indicates number of 5-minute air breaks required.

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Max Stop Times (min) at Different Depths (msw)

Bottom Decom.
Depth Time to
Time Air O2 Time
(msw) First Stop
(min) (min)
(min) 42 39 36 33 30 27 24 21 18 15 12 9
5 3 - - - - - - - - - - - 6 10
10 3 - - - - - - - - - 2 3 19 28
15 3 - - - - - - - - 3 3 4 28 42
20 2 - - - - - - - 3 3 3 4 34* 55
25 2 - - - - - - 2 3 3 3 6 53* 78
30 2 - - - - - 1 2 3 4 3 9 63** 98
57 35 2 - - - - - 2 3 3 3 6 10 75** 115
40 2 - - - - - 3 3 3 3 9 11 85** 130
45 2 - - - - 1 3 3 3 5 9 14 90*** 146
50 2 - - - - 2 2 3 4 7 10 18 92*** 156
55 2 - - - - 2 3 3 5 8 11 25 95*** 170
60 2 - - - - 3 3 3 7 8 15 30 97*** 184
65 2 - - - 1 2 3 4 8 9 21 35 97*** 198
5 3 - - - - - - - - - - - 6 10
10 3 - - - - - - - - - 2 4 20 30
15 3 - - - - - - - 1 3 3 4 29 44
20 2 - - - - - - 1 3 3 3 4 39* 61
25 2 - - - - - 1 2 3 3 3 7 59* 86
30 2 - - - - - 2 3 2 4 4 10 68** 106
60
35 2 - - - - 1 2 3 3 3 7 11 80** 123
40 2 - - - - 2 2 3 3 5 8 13 89** 138
45 2 - - - - 2 3 3 3 7 9 16 91*** 152
50 2 - - - 1 2 3 3 4 8 11 23 95*** 168
55 2 - - - 1 3 3 3 6 9 12 31 97*** 183
60 2 - - - 2 2 3 4 8 9 19 36 98*** 199
5 3 - - - - - - - - - - - 7 11
10 3 - - - - - - - - 1 2 4 21 32
15 3 - - - - - - - 2 3 3 4 30* 51
20 3 - - - - - - 2 3 3 3 4 45* 69
25 2 - - - - - 2 2 3 3 3 8 60** 94
63 30 2 - - - - 1 2 3 3 3 5 10 74** 114
35 2 - - - - 2 2 3 3 3 9 11 85** 131
40 2 - - - 1 2 3 2 3 6 9 15 90*** 149
45 2 - - - 1 3 2 3 4 8 10 20 94*** 163
50 2 - - - 2 2 3 3 6 8 12 29 97*** 180
55 2 - - - 2 3 3 3 8 9 18 35 98*** 197
Stop times include travel time from the previous stop except when a gas switch occurs.
Asterisk (*) indicates number of 5-minute air breaks required. (Dated 91-04-10)

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Max Stop Times (min) at Different Depths (msw)

Bottom Time to Decom.
Depth
Time First Air O2 Time
(msw)
(min) Stop (min)
(min) 42 39 36 33 30 27 24 21 18 15 12 9
5 4 - - - - - - - - - - - 7 12
10 3 - - - - - - - - 1 3 4 22 34
15 3 - - - - - - 1 2 3 3 4 30* 52
20 3 - - - - - 1 2 3 3 3 5 50* 76
25 2 - - - - 1 2 3 2 3 4 9 63** 100
66 30 2 - - - - 2 2 3 3 3 7 10 78** 121
35 2 - - - 1 2 3 2 3 5 9 12 89** 139
40 2 - - - 2 2 3 3 2 8 9 17 92*** 156
45 2 - - 1 2 2 3 3 5 8 11 25 96*** 174
50 2 - - 1 2 3 3 3 7 9 15 34 98*** 193
55 2 - - 2 2 3 3 5 7 10 23 39 99*** 211
5 4 - - - - - - - - - - - 7 12
10 3 - - - - - - - - 2 3 3 24 36
15 3 - - - - - - 2 2 3 3 3 32* 54
20 3 - - - - - 2 2 3 3 3 6 55* 83
25 3 - - - - 2 2 2 3 3 5 9 68** 108
69
30 2 - - - 1 2 3 2 3 3 8 11 83** 129
35 2 - - - 2 2 3 3 2 6 9 14 90*** 149
40 2 - - 1 2 2 3 3 4 8 10 21 95*** 167
45 2 - - 2 2 2 3 3 6 8 13 31 98*** 186
50 2 - - 2 2 3 3 4 8 9 20 38 99*** 206
5 4 - - - - - - - - - - - 8 13
10 3 - - - - - - - 1 2 3 4 25 39
15 3 - - - - - 1 2 2 3 3 3 35* 58
20 3 - - - - 1 2 2 3 3 3 7 59* 89
72 25 3 - - - 1 2 2 3 3 2 6 9 73** 115
30 3 - - - 2 2 2 3 3 4 8 12 87** 137
35 2 - - 1 2 2 3 3 2 8 9 16 91*** 155
40 2 - - 2 2 2 3 3 5 8 11 26 97*** 177
45 2 - 1 2 2 3 3 3 7 9 15 37 99*** 199
Stop times include travel time from the previous stop except when a gas switch occurs.
Asterisk (*) indicates number of 5-minute air breaks required.

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Max Stop Times (min) at Different Depths (msw)

Bottom Time to Decom.
Depth
Time First Air O2 Time
(msw)
(min) Stop (min)
(min) 48 45 42 39 36 33 30 27 24 21 18 15 12 9
10 3 - - - - - - - - - 1 3 3 3 26 40
15 3 - - - - - - - 1 2 3 3 3 3 38* 62
20 3 - - - - - - 2 2 2 3 3 3 8 60** 97
25 3 - - - - - 2 2 2 3 2 3 7 10 78** 123
75 30 3 - - - - 1 2 2 3 3 2 5 9 13 90*** 149
35 3 - - - - 2 2 2 3 3 4 7 10 20 94*** 166
40 2 - - - 1 2 2 3 3 2 7 8 13 32 98*** 189
45 2 - - - 2 2 2 3 2 5 7 10 20 40 100*** 211
10 4 - - - - - - - - - 2 2 3 4 27 43
15 3 - - - - - - - 2 2 3 3 2 4 43* 68
20 3 - - - - - 1 2 2 2 3 3 3 9 63** 102
78 25 3 - - - - 1 2 2 2 3 2 3 8 10 82** 129
30 3 - - - - 2 2 2 3 2 3 6 9 15 90*** 153
35 3 - - - 1 2 2 2 3 2 6 7 11 24 96*** 175
40 2 - - 1 1 2 2 3 2 4 7 8 16 37 99*** 200
10 4 - - - - - - - - - 2 3 3 3 29 45
15 3 - - - - - - 1 2 2 2 4 2 5 47* 74
20 3 - - - - - 2 1 3 2 3 2 5 9 67** 108
81 25 3 - - - - 2 1 3 2 3 2 4 8 11 86** 136
30 3 - - - 1 2 2 2 3 2 3 7 9 18 92*** 160
35 3 - - 1 1 2 2 3 2 3 6 8 12 30 97*** 186
40 3 - - 1 2 2 2 3 2 5 7 9 19 41 100*** 212
10 4 - - - - - - - - 1 2 3 3 3 30 47
15 3 - - - - - - 2 1 3 2 3 3 5 51* 79
20 3 - - - - 1 1 2 2 3 2 3 6 9 71** 114
84 25 3 - - - 1 2 1 2 3 2 3 5 8 12 89** 142
30 3 - - 1 1 2 2 2 3 2 4 7 10 21 94*** 168
35 3 - - 1 2 2 2 3 2 3 7 8 14 35 98*** 196
40 3 - 1 1 2 2 2 3 2 6 7 11 23 43 101*** 223
Stop times include travel time from the previous stop except when a gas switch occurs.
Asterisk (*) indicates number of 5-minute air breaks required.

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Max Stop Times (min) at Different Depths (msw)

Bottom Time Decom
Depth
Time to First Air O2 Time
(msw)
(min) Stop (min)
(min) 48 45 42 39 36 33 30 27 24 21 18 15 12 9
10 4 - - - - - - - - 2 2 3 3 3 30* 53
15 3 - - - - - 1 1 2 2 3 3 3 6 55* 85
20 3 - - - - 1 2 2 2 3 2 3 6 10 75** 120
87
25 3 - - - 2 1 2 2 3 2 3 5 9 14 90*** 152
30 3 - - 1 2 2 2 2 2 3 5 7 11 25 96*** 177
35 3 - 1 1 2 2 2 3 2 4 7 9 17 39 99*** 207
10 4 - - - - - - - - 2 2 3 3 3 30* 53
15 4 - - - - - 1 2 2 2 3 2 3 7 59* 91
20 3 - - - 1 1 2 2 2 3 2 3 7 10 79** 126
90 25 3 - - 1 1 2 2 2 3 2 3 6 9 16 90*** 156
30 3 - 1 1 2 2 2 2 2 3 6 7 13 29 98*** 187
35 3 - 2 1 2 2 2 2 3 5 7 10 21 41 101*** 218
10 4 - - - - - - - 1 2 2 3 3 3 30* 54
15 4 - - - - - 2 1 2 3 3 2 3 8 60** 99
20 3 - - - 1 2 2 2 2 2 3 3 8 10 83** 132
93
25 3 - - 2 1 2 2 2 2 2 4 7 9 19 92*** 163
30 3 - 1 2 2 1 3 2 2 3 7 8 14 34 99*** 197
35 3 1 1 2 2 2 2 2 3 6 7 11 25 43 102*** 228
10 4 - - - - - - - 2 1 3 2 3 4 32* 57
15 4 - - - - 1 1 2 2 3 2 3 3 9 61** 102
96 20 3 - - 1 1 2 2 2 2 2 3 4 7 12 86** 138
25 3 - 1 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 5 7 10 21 95*** 171
30 3 1 1 2 2 1 3 2 2 4 6 9 17 37 100*** 206
10 4 - - - - - - 1 1 2 3 3 2 4 35* 61
15 4 - - - - 2 1 2 2 2 3 2 5 9 65** 108
100 20 4 - - 1 2 1 2 2 3 2 2 6 7 13 90** 146
25 3 - 2 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 6 7 11 27 97*** 182
30 3 2 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 5 7 10 21 41 101*** 219
Stop times include travel time from the previous stop except when a gas switch occurs.
Asterisk (*) indicates number of 5-minute air breaks required.

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SURFACE DECOMPRESSION
WITH OXYGEN
(METRES)

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Max Stop Times (min) at Different Depths (msw)

Bottom Time to In-Water Stops RCC Decom.
Depth
Time First Surface O2 Time
(msw) Air O2 Interval
(min) Stop (min)
(min) 42 39 36 33 30 27 24 21 18 15 12 9 12
10 2 - - - - - - - - - - - 1 8 19
15 2 - - - - - - - - - - 1 2 14 27
20 2 - - - - - - - - - - 3 2 20 35
30 2 - - - - - - - - - 2 4 3 30* 54
40 2 - - - - - - - - - 4 4 9 46* 78
50 1 - - - - - - - - 1 4 7 11 60** 102
36
60 1 - - - - - - - - 2 5 11 12 69** 118
70 1 - - - - - - - - 3 7 13 18 72** 132
75 1 - - - - - - - - 4 8 13 27 72** 143

Time from leaving the 9 msw in-water stop to reaching the

80 1 - - - - - - - - 4 11 13 30 72** 149
90 1 - - - - - - - 1 4 13 17 34* 74** 167

12 msw chamber stop must not exceed 7 minute

100 1 - - - - - - - 2 7 13 23 35* 75** 179
10 2 - - - - - - - - - - - 1 10 21
15 2 - - - - - - - - - - 2 2 16 30
20 2 - - - - - - - - - 1 4 2 23 40
30 2 - - - - - - - - 1 3 4 6 33* 62
40 2 - - - - - - - - 2 4 5 10 54* 90
39 50 2 - - - - - - - - 3 4 10 11 64** 112
60 1 - - - - - - - 1 4 5 13 14 74** 130
70 1 - - - - - - - 2 4 10 12 29 73** 149
80 1 - - - - - - - 3 4 13 16 30* 75** 165
90 1 - - - - - - - 3 9 12 24 35* 76** 183
95 1 - - - - - - - 4 10 12 27 36* 77** 190
10 2 - - - - - - - - - - - 2 10 22
15 2 - - - - - - - - - - 3 2 18 33
20 2 - - - - - - - - - 2 4 2 25 43
30 2 - - - - - - - - 2 4 4 7 40* 72
40 2 - - - - - - - 1 3 4 7 10 60** 105
42 50 2 - - - - - - - 2 4 4 11 12 71** 124
60 2 - - - - - - - 3 4 8 12 26 73** 146
65 2 - - - - - - - 3 4 11 12 30 74** 154
70 1 - - - - - - 1 3 5 11 14 30* 75** 163
80 1 - - - - - - 1 4 9 11 23 36* 76** 184
90 1 - - - - - - 2 4 12 14 28 37* 78** 199
Stop times include travel time from the previous stop except when a gas switch occurs.
Asterisk (*) indicates number of 5-minute air breaks required.

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Max Stop Times (min) at Different Depths (msw)

Bottom Time to In-Water Stops RCC Decom.
Depth
Time First Surface Time
(msw) Air O2 O2
(min) Stop Interval (min)
(min) 42 39 36 33 30 27 24 21 18 15 12 9 12
10 2 - - - - - - - - - - 1 2 11 24
15 2 - - - - - - - - - 1 4 2 20 37
20 2 - - - - - - - - 1 3 4 2 28 48
25 2 - - - - - - - - 2 4 4 6 32* 63
30 2 - - - - - - - 1 3 3 4 9 46* 81
35 2 - - - - - - - 2 3 4 6 10 58* 98
40 2 - - - - - - - 2 4 4 8 11 62** 111
45

Time from leaving the 9 msw in-water stop to reaching the

45 2 - - - - - - - 3 4 4 11 12 70** 124

12 msw chamber stop must not exceed 7 minute

50 2 - - - - - - 1 3 4 6 11 14 76** 135
55 2 - - - - - - 1 3 4 9 11 26 74** 148
60 2 - - - - - - 2 3 4 10 13 30* 72** 159
70 2 - - - - - - 2 4 8 11 19 36* 77** 182
80 2 - - - - - - 3 4 11 13 28 37* 79** 200
85 1 - - - - - 1 3 6 11 16 29 38* 80** 208
10 2 - - - - - - - - - - 2 2 13 27
15 2 - - - - - - - - - 2 4 2 22 40
20 2 - - - - - - - - 2 3 4 3 30 52
25 2 - - - - - - - 1 3 3 4 7 38* 71
30 2 - - - - - - - 2 3 4 4 10 52* 90
35 2 - - - - - - - 3 3 4 8 10 60** 108
48 40 2 - - - - - - 1 3 4 3 11 11 68** 121
45 2 - - - - - - 2 3 4 6 10 13 76** 134
50 2 - - - - - - 2 4 3 9 11 25 75** 149
55 2 - - - - - - 3 3 4 10 13 30 75** 158
60 2 - - - - - 1 3 3 7 10 14 30* 78** 171
70 2 - - - - - 1 4 3 10 11 26 38* 78** 196
80 2 - - - - - 2 4 7 10 18 30 39* 81** 216
Stop times include travel time from the previous stop except when a gas switch occurs.
Asterisk (*) indicates number of 5-minute air breaks required.

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Max Stop Times (min) at Different Depths (msw)

Bottom Time to In-Water Stops RCC Decom.
Depth
Time First Surface Time
(msw) Air O2 O2
(min) Stop Interval (min)
(min) 42 39 36 33 30 27 24 21 18 15 12 9 12
10 3 - - - - - - - - - - 3 2 14 30
15 2 - - - - - - - - 1 3 3 3 23 43
20 2 - - - - - - - 1 2 4 4 4 30* 60
25 2 - - - - - - - 2 3 4 3 9 43* 79
30 2 - - - - - - 1 3 3 4 6 10 58* 100
35 2 - - - - - - 2 3 3 4 9 11 64** 116
40 2 - - - - - - 2 4 3 6 10 13 73** 131
51
45 2 - - - - - 1 2 4 4 7 11 23 148

Time from leaving the 9 msw in-water stop to reaching the

76**
50 2 - - - - - 1 3 3 5 9 12 30 75** 158

12 msw chamber stop must not exceed 7 minute

55 2 - - - - - 2 3 3 7 9 15 30* 79** 173
60 2 - - - - - 2 3 4 8 10 21 37* 78** 188
65 2 - - - - - 3 3 4 10 11 27 38* 79** 200
70 2 - - - - - 3 3 7 9 15 30 38* 81** 211
75 2 - - - - 1 3 3 8 10 19 33 38* 83** 223
5 3 - - - - - - - - - - - 1 7 19
10 3 - - - - - - - - - 1 3 2 16 33
15 2 - - - - - - - - 2 3 4 2 26 47
20 2 - - - - - - - 2 3 3 4 6 32* 65
25 2 - - - - - - 1 3 3 3 4 9 50* 88
30 2 - - - - - - 2 3 3 4 7 10 60** 109
35 2 - - - - - 1 2 3 4 4 10 12 69** 125
54
40 2 - - - - - 1 3 3 4 7 10 20 77** 145
45 2 - - - - - 2 3 3 4 9 12 28 76** 157
50 2 - - - - - 3 3 3 6 10 14 30* 78** 172
55 2 - - - - 1 2 3 4 8 10 20 37* 78** 188
60 2 - - - - 1 3 3 5 9 11 26 38* 80** 201
65 2 - - - - 2 3 3 7 9 15 30 39* 81** 214
70 2 - - - - 2 3 3 9 9 21 34 38* 84** 228
Stop times include travel time from the previous stop except when a gas switch occurs.
Asterisk (*) indicates number of 5-minute air breaks required.

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Max Stop Times (min) at Different Depths (msw)

Bottom Time to In-Water Stops RCC Decom.
Depth Surface
Time First Time
(msw) Air O Interval O2
(min) Stop 2 (min)
(min) 42 39 36 33 30 27 24 21 18 15 12 9 12
5 3 - - - - - - - - - - - 1 8 20
10 3 - - - - - - - - - 2 3 2 17 35
15 3 - - - - - - - - 3 3 4 2 29 52
20 2 - - - - - - - 3 3 3 4 7 37* 72
25 2 - - - - - - 2 3 3 3 6 9 55* 96
30 2 - - - - - 1 2 3 4 3 9 11 63** 116
57 35 2 - - - - - 2 3 3 3 6 10 13 74** 134
40 2 - - - - - 3 3 3 3 9 11 24 78** 154
45 2 - - - - 1 3 3 3 5 9 14 30* 76** 169
50 2 - - - - 2 2 3 4 7 10 18 37* 78** 186

Time from leaving the 9 msw in-water stop to reaching the

55 2 - - - - 2 3 3 5 8 11 25 39* 79** 200
60 2 - - - - 3 3 3 7 8 15 30 39* 82** 215

12 msw chamber stop must not exceed 7 minute

65 2 - - - 1 2 3 4 8 9 21 35 38* 84** 230
5 3 - - - - - - - - - - - 1 10 22
10 3 - - - - - - - - - 2 4 2 18 37
15 3 - - - - - - - 1 3 3 4 3 30 55
20 2 - - - - - - 1 3 3 3 4 8 42* 79
25 2 - - - - - 1 2 3 3 3 7 10 60* 104
30 2 - - - - - 2 3 2 4 4 10 11 69** 125
60
35 2 - - - - 1 2 3 3 3 7 11 19 79** 148
40 2 - - - - 2 2 3 3 5 8 13 29 77** 162
45 2 - - - - 2 3 3 3 7 9 16 36* 78** 182
50 2 - - - 1 2 3 3 4 8 11 23 38* 80** 198
55 2 - - - 1 3 3 3 6 9 12 31 39* 82** 214
60 2 - - - 2 2 3 4 8 9 19 36 38* 85** 231
5 3 - - - - - - - - - - - 1 10 22
10 3 - - - - - - - - 1 2 4 2 20 40
15 3 - - - - - - - 2 3 3 4 4 30* 62
20 3 - - - - - - 2 3 3 3 4 9 47* 87
25 2 - - - - - 2 2 3 3 3 8 11 60** 112
63 30 2 - - - - 1 2 3 3 3 5 10 13 72** 132
35 2 - - - - 2 2 3 3 3 9 11 24 78** 155
40 2 - - - 1 2 3 2 3 6 9 15 32* 80** 178
45 2 - - - 1 3 2 3 4 8 10 20 38* 79** 193
50 2 - - - 2 2 3 3 6 8 12 29 39* 82** 211
55 2 - - - 2 3 3 3 8 9 18 35 38* 85** 229
Stop times include travel time from the previous stop except when a gas switch occurs.
Asterisk (*) indicates number of 5-minute air breaks required.

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Max Stop Times (min) at Different Depths (msw)

Bottom Time to In-Water Stops RCC Decom.
Depth Surface
Time First Time
(msw) Air O2 Interval O2
(min) Stop (min)
(min) 42 39 36 33 30 27 24 21 18 15 12 9 12
5 4 - - - - - - - - - - - 1 10 23
10 3 - - - - - - - - 1 3 4 2 21 42
15 3 - - - - - - 1 2 3 3 4 5 30* 64
20 3 - - - - - 1 2 3 3 3 5 9 52* 94
25 2 - - - - 1 2 3 2 3 4 9 11 64** 119
66 30 2 - - - - 2 2 3 3 3 7 10 17 79** 146
35 2 - - - 1 2 3 2 3 5 9 12 28 78** 163
40 2 - - - 2 2 3 3 2 8 9 17 36* 80** 187

Time from leaving the 9 msw in-water stop to reaching the

45 2 - - 1 2 2 3 3 5 8 11 25 39* 81** 205

12 msw chamber stop must not exceed 7 minute

50 2 - - 1 2 3 3 3 7 9 15 34 39* 84** 225
55 2 - - 2 2 3 3 5 7 10 23 39 38* 87** 244
5 4 - - - - - - - - - - - 2 15 29
10 3 - - - - - - - - 2 3 3 3 22 44
15 3 - - - - - - 2 2 3 3 3 7 32* 68
20 3 - - - - - 2 2 3 3 3 6 10 56* 101
25 3 - - - - 2 2 2 3 3 5 9 12 68** 127
69
30 2 - - - 1 2 3 2 3 3 8 11 21 79** 153
35 2 - - - 2 2 3 3 2 6 9 14 32* 80** 178
40 2 - - 1 2 2 3 3 4 8 10 21 37* 81** 197
45 2 - - 2 2 2 3 3 6 8 13 31 39* 83** 217
50 2 - - 2 2 3 3 4 8 9 20 38 38* 87** 239
5 4 - - - - - - - - - - - 2 15 29
10 3 - - - - - - - 1 2 3 4 2 25 48
15 3 - - - - - 1 2 2 3 3 3 8 36* 74
20 3 - - - - 1 2 2 3 3 3 7 10 60** 112
72 25 3 - - - 1 2 2 3 3 2 6 9 13 72** 134
30 3 - - - 2 2 2 3 3 4 8 12 25 79** 161
35 2 - - 1 2 2 3 3 2 8 9 16 35* 80** 186
40 2 - - 2 2 2 3 3 5 8 11 26 38* 83** 208
45 2 - 1 2 2 3 3 3 7 9 15 37 38* 86** 231
Stop times include travel time from the previous stop except when a gas switch occurs.
Asterisk (*) indicates number of 5-minute air breaks required.

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CF TABLE 8: HEO2 - SURFACE DECOMPRESSION WITH OXYGEN (METRES)

Max Stop Times (min) at Different Depths (msw)

Bottom Time In-Water Stops RCC Decom
Depth
Time to First Surface O2 Time
(msw) Air O2 Interval
(min) Stop (min)
(min) 48 45 42 39 36 33 30 27 24 21 18 15 12 9 12
10 3 - - - - - - - - - 1 3 3 3 3 25 49
15 3 - - - - - - - 1 2 3 3 3 3 8 41* 80
20 3 - - - - - - 2 2 2 3 3 3 8 11 60** 115
25 3 - - - - - 2 2 2 3 2 3 7 10 17 78** 147
75 - -
30 3 - - 1 2 2 3 3 2 5 9 13 30* 80** 176
35 3 - - - - 2 2 2 3 3 4 7 10 20 37* 81** 197

40 2 - - - 1 2 2 3 3 2 7 8 13 32 38* 85** 221

45 2 - - - 2 2 2 3 2 5 7 10 20 40 38* 88** 244

Time from leaving the 9 msw in-water stop to reaching the

10 4 - - - - - - - - - 2 2 3 4 2 28 52

12 msw chamber stop must not exceed 7 minutes

15 3 - - - - - - - 2 2 3 3 2 4 9 45* 86
20 3 - - - - - 1 2 2 2 3 3 3 9 11 64** 121
25 3 - - - - 1 2 2 2 3 2 3 8 10 154
78 19 81**
30 3 - - - - 2 2 2 3 2 3 6 9 15 32* 81** 183

35 3 - - - 1 2 2 2 3 2 6 7 11 24 38* 83** 207

40 2 - - 1 1 2 2 3 2 4 7 8 16 37 38* 86** 232

10 4 - - - - - - - - - 2 3 3 3 3 29 55
15 3 - - - - - - 1 2 2 2 4 2 5 9 49* 92
20 3 - - - - - 2 1 3 2 3 2 5 9 12 67** 127
25 3 - - - - 2 1 3 2 3 2 4 8 11 160
81 23 80**
30 3 - - - 1 2 2 2 3 2 3 7 9 18 34* 82** 191

35 3 - - 1 1 2 2 3 2 3 6 8 12 30 38* 84** 218

40 3 - - 1 2 2 2 3 2 5 7 9 19 41 38* 88** 245
10 4 - - - - - - - - 1 2 3 3 3 3 30 57
15 3 - - - - - - 2 1 3 2 3 3 5 10 53* 98
20 3 - - - - 1 1 2 2 3 2 3 6 9 12 71** 133
84 25 3 - - - 1 2 1 2 3 2 3 5 8 12 26 81** 167
30 3 - - 1 1 2 2 2 3 2 4 7 10 21 36* 83** 200
35 3 - - 1 2 2 2 3 2 3 7 8 14 35 38* 86** 229
40 3 - 1 1 2 2 2 3 2 6 7 11 23 43 38* 90** 257
Stop times include travel time from the previous stop except when a gas switch occurs.
Asterisk (*) indicates number of 5-minute air breaks required.

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CF TABLE 8: HEO2 - SURFACE DECOMPRESSION WITH OXYGEN (METRES)

Max Stop Times (min) at Different Depths (msw)

Bottom Time In-Water Stops RCC Decom
Depth Surface
Time to First O2 Time
(msw) Air O2 Interval
(min) Stop (min)
(min) 48 45 42 39 36 33 30 27 24 21 18 15 12 9 12
10 4 - - - - - - - - 2 2 3 3 3 4 30* 64
15 3 - - - - - 1 1 2 2 3 3 3 6 10 57* 104
20 3 - - - - 1 2 2 2 3 2 3 6 10 16 77** 145
87
25 3 - - - 2 1 2 2 3 2 3 5 9 14 30* 81** 180
30 3 - - 1 2 2 2 2 2 3 5 7 11 25 37* 84** 209
35 3 - 1 1 2 2 2 3 2 4 7 9 17 39 37* 89** 241
10 4 - - - - - - - - 2 2 3 3 3 5 30* 65

Time from leaving the 9 msw in-water stop to reaching the

15 4 - - - - - 1 2 2 2 3 2 3 7 10 60* 109

12 msw chamber stop must not exceed 7 minutes

20 3 - - - 1 1 2 2 2 3 2 3 7 10 18 79** 151
90
25 3 - - 1 1 2 2 2 3 2 3 6 9 16 32* 82** 187
30 3 - 1 1 2 2 2 2 2 3 6 7 13 29 38* 85** 219
35 3 - 2 1 2 2 2 2 3 5 7 10 21 41 38* 90** 252
10 4 - - - - - - - 1 2 2 3 3 3 6 30* 67
15 4 - - - - - 2 1 2 3 3 2 3 8 10 60** 116
20 3 - - - 1 2 2 2 2 2 3 3 8 10 19 82** 157
93
25 3 - - 2 1 2 2 2 2 2 4 7 9 19 34* 83** 195
30 3 - 1 2 2 1 3 2 2 3 7 8 14 34 38* 86** 229
35 3 1 1 2 2 2 2 2 3 6 7 11 25 43 38* 90*** 266
10 4 - - - - - - - 2 1 3 2 3 4 6 33* 71
15 4 - - - - 1 1 2 2 3 2 3 3 9 10 63** 121
96 20 3 - - 1 1 2 2 2 2 2 3 4 7 12 22 82** 163
25 3 - 1 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 5 7 10 21 36* 84** 203
30 3 1 1 2 2 1 3 2 2 4 6 9 17 37 38* 88** 239
10 4 - - - - - - 1 1 2 3 3 2 4 7 37* 77
15 4 - - - - 2 1 2 2 2 3 2 5 9 11 67** 128
100 20 4 - - 1 2 1 2 2 3 2 2 6 7 13 26 82** 171
25 3 - 2 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 6 7 11 27 37* 85** 214
30 3 2 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 5 7 10 21 41 38* 90** 253
Stop times include travel time from the previous stop except when a gas switch occurs.
Asterisk (*) indicates number of 5-minute air breaks required.

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CF TABLE 9
HEO2 EMERGENCY
DECOMPRESSION
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In-Water Recompression Chamber

Bottom Air
Depth Dec. Dec. Dec.
Time Air Surf. O2 Surf. Air
(msw) Time Time Time
(min) Int. Int.
9 6 3 (min) 12 (min) 12 9 6 3 (min)
15 4 5 16 28 14 29 1 4 5 16 40
20 4 7 20 36 20 37 3 4 7 20 50
30 6 15 33 62 30* 57 4 6 15 33 79
40 18 18 61 107 46* 87 4 18 18 61 136
50 22 26 79 140 60** 113 7 22 26 79 176
36 60 24 42 84 169 69** 130 11 24 42 84 211
70 36 55 84 199 72** 150 13 36 55 84 255
75 54 59 84 223 72** 170 13 54 59 84 297
80 60 61 84 234 72** 179 13 60 61 84 314
Decompression in accordance with Table 7 – In-Water Oxygen

Time from leaving the 9 msw in-water stop to reaching the

Time from leaving the 9 msw in-water stop to reaching the

or Table 8 – Surface Decompression with Oxygen Tables

90 73 65 84 258 74** 201 17 73 65 84 355

12 msw chamber stop must not exceed 7 minutes

12 msw chamber stop must not exceed 7 minutes

100 75 63 86 270 75** 214 23 75 63 86 375
10 2 5 9 18 10 22 1 2 5 9 28
15 4 5 17 30 16 32 2 4 5 17 43
20 4 9 21 41 23 42 4 4 9 21 56
30 12 15 42 79 33* 67 4 12 15 42 102
40 20 20 72 125 54* 100 5 20 20 72 157
39 50 22 35 83 159 64** 123 10 22 35 83 198
60 28 53 85 190 74** 144 13 28 53 85 238
70 58 61 85 233 73** 178 12 58 61 85 310
80 65 64 86 252 75** 195 16 65 64 86 340
90 75 64 87 275 76** 218 24 75 64 87 381
95 77 64 88 283 77** 226 27 77 64 88 394
10 4 5 11 22 10 24 1 4 5 11 34
15 4 5 19 33 18 35 3 4 5 19 47
20 4 11 23 46 25 45 4 4 11 23 61
30 14 16 52 94 40* 79 4 14 16 52 119
40 20 26 79 142 60** 115 7 20 26 79 176
42 50 24 45 85 177 71** 136 11 24 45 85 219
60 52 60 85 226 73** 172 12 52 60 85 297
65 60 63 86 241 74** 184 12 60 63 86 320
70 65 65 86 251 75** 193 14 65 65 86 337
80 77 64 88 278 76** 220 23 77 64 88 385
90 79 64 90 294 78** 236 28 79 64 90 408
Stop times include travel time from the previous stop except when a gas switch occurs.
Asterisk (*) indicates number of 5-minute air breaks required.

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CF TABLE 9: HEO2 - EMERGENCY DECOMPRESSION (METRES)

In-Water Recompression Chamber

Bottom Air Air Dec.
Depth Surf. O2 Dec. Surf. Air Dec.
Time Time
(msw) Time Time
(min) 3 Int. Int.
9 6 (min) 12 (min) 12 9 6 3 (min)

10 4 6 12 25 11 26 1 4 6 12 37
15 4 6 20 37 20 39 4 4 6 20 52
20 4 13 26 53 28 50 4 4 13 26 68
25 12 15 43 82 32* 69 4 12 15 43 105
30 18 18 62 111 46* 90 4 18 18 62 140
35 20 23 76 136 58* 108 6 20 23 76 169
Decompression in accordance with Table 7 – In-Water Oxygen

Time from leaving the 9 msw in-water stop to reaching the

Time from leaving the 9 msw in-water stop to reaching the

40 22 32 83 157 122 8 22 32 83 194
or Table 8 – Surface Decompression with Oxygen Tables

62**
45
45 24 44 85 177 136 11 24 44 85 219

12 msw chamber stop must not exceed 7 minutes

12 msw chamber stop must not exceed 7 minutes

70**
50 28 54 86 195 76** 149 11 28 54 86 241
55 52 61 86 229 74** 174 11 52 61 86 299
60 65 64 86 249 72** 189 13 65 64 86 334
70 77 65 88 276 77** 218 19 77 65 88 379
80 79 64 91 295 79** 237 28 79 64 91 409
85 81 65 93 306 80** 246 29 81 65 93 423
10 4 5 14 27 13 29 2 4 5 14 40
15 4 8 21 41 22 42 4 4 8 21 56
20 6 14 30 61 30 55 4 6 14 30 78
25 14 16 51 94 38* 78 4 14 16 51 119
30 20 19 71 125 52* 100 4 20 19 71 156
35 20 28 81 149 60** 118 8 20 28 81 184
48 40 22 41 85 172 68** 132 11 22 41 85 212
45 26 53 86 192 76** 147 10 26 53 86 235
50 50 61 86 228 75** 174 11 50 61 86 296
55 60 64 87 246 75** 188 13 60 64 87 326
60 65 65 88 258 78** 201 14 65 65 88 344
70 81 65 91 294 78** 234 26 81 65 91 408
80 83 66 94 316 81** 255 30 83 66 94 436
Stop times include travel time from the previous stop except when a gas switch occurs.
Asterisk (*) indicates number of 5-minute air breaks required.

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CF TABLE 9: HEO2 - EMERGENCY DECOMPRESSION (METRES)

In-Water Recompression Chamber

Bottom Air Air Dec.
Depth Surf. O2 Dec. Surf. Air Dec.
Time Time
(msw) Time Time
(min) 3 Int. Int.
9 6 (min) 12 (min) 12 9 6 3 (min)

10 4 5 15 30 14 31 3 4 5 15 44
15 6 10 22 47 23 46 3 6 10 22 63
20 8 14 37 72 30* 64 4 8 14 37 91
25 18 17 60 109 43* 88 3 18 17 60 137
30 20 24 77 140 58* 110 6 20 24 77 173
35 22 36 84 165 64** 127 9 22 36 84 203
Decompression in accordance with Table 7 – In-Water Oxygen

40 26 50 86 189 73** 144 10 26 50 86 232

Time from leaving the 9 msw in-water stop to reaching the

Time from leaving the 9 msw in-water stop to reaching the

or Table 8 – Surface Decompression with Oxygen Tables

51
45 46 59 87 223 76** 171 11 46 59 87 287
12 msw chamber stop must not exceed 7 minutes

12 msw chamber stop must not exceed 7 minutes

50 60 64 88 247 75** 188 12 60 64 88 326
55 65 65 89 260 79** 203 15 65 65 89 347
60 79 65 90 284 78** 225 21 79 65 90 391
65 81 65 93 299 79** 238 27 81 65 93 414
70 81 65 95 310 81** 249 30 81 65 95 428
75 81 66 97 323 83** 261 33 81 66 97 444
5 1 3 7 14 7 19 1 1 3 7 23
10 4 5 17 33 16 35 3 4 5 17 47
15 4 11 24 50 26 49 4 4 11 24 65
20 12 14 45 85 32* 71 4 12 14 45 108
25 18 19 68 121 50* 97 4 18 19 68 150
30 20 29 82 152 60** 119 7 20 29 82 186
35 24 45 85 180 69** 137 10 24 45 85 221
54
40 40 57 86 213 77** 165 10 40 57 86 270
45 56 63 88 242 76** 185 12 56 63 88 317
50 65 65 89 260 78** 202 14 65 65 89 346
55 79 65 91 285 78** 225 20 79 65 91 391
60 81 65 93 299 80** 239 26 81 65 93 413
65 83 66 96 316 81** 253 30 83 66 96 436
70 81 67 98 329 84** 266 34 81 67 98 451
Stop times include travel time from the previous stop except when a gas switch occurs.
Asterisk (*) indicates number of 5-minute air breaks required.

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CF TABLE 9: HEO2 - EMERGENCY DECOMPRESSION (METRES)

In-Water Recompression Chamber

Bottom Air Air Dec.
Depth Surf. O2 Dec. Surf. Air Dec.
Time Time
(msw) Time Time
(min) 3 Int. Int.
9 6 (min) 12 (min) 12 9 6 3 (min)

5 1 4 8 16 8 20 1 1 4 8 25
10 4 4 18 34 17 37 3 4 4 18 48
15 4 12 27 56 29 54 4 4 12 27 71
20 14 16 51 96 37* 79 4 14 16 51 121
25 18 22 74 133 55* 105 6 18 22 74 164
30 22 36 84 166 63** 127 9 22 36 84 204
57 35 26 52 86 193 74** 147 10 26 52 86 236
40 48 61 88 231 78** 178 11 48 61 88 297
45 65 65 89 259 76** 199 14 65 65 89 345
50 79 65 91 283 78** 223 18 79 65 91 387
Decompression in accordance with Table 7 – In-Water Oxygen

55 83 66 93 301 79** 239 25 83 66 93 416

Time from leaving the 9 msw in-water stop to reaching the

Time from leaving the 9 msw in-water stop to reaching the

or Table 8 – Surface Decompression with Oxygen Tables

60 83 66 96 316 12 msw chamber stop must not exceed 7 minutes 82** 254 30 83 66 96 436

12 msw chamber stop must not exceed 7 minutes

65 81 67 99 332 84** 268 35 81 67 99 455
5 2 4 8 17 10 23 1 2 4 8 27
10 4 4 19 36 18 39 4 4 4 19 51
15 6 13 31 64 30 58 4 6 13 31 81
20 16 16 59 107 42* 87 4 16 16 59 134
25 20 26 79 146 60* 114 7 20 26 79 180
30 22 43 86 178 69** 136 10 22 43 86 217
60
35 38 58 87 215 79** 167 11 38 58 87 271
40 58 64 89 249 77** 191 13 58 64 89 327
45 77 65 91 278 78** 218 16 77 65 91 378
50 81 66 94 298 80** 236 23 81 66 94 409
55 83 66 97 316 82** 253 31 83 66 97 437
60 81 67 100 333 85** 269 36 81 67 100 457
5 2 5 8 18 10 23 1 2 5 8 28
10 4 6 20 40 20 42 4 4 6 20 55
15 8 14 35 72 30* 66 4 8 14 35 91
20 18 18 65 119 47* 96 4 18 18 65 148
25 22 31 82 158 60** 123 8 22 31 82 195
63 30 26 50 86 191 72** 145 10 26 50 86 234
35 48 62 88 233 78** 179 11 48 62 88 299
40 69 65 90 267 80** 210 15 69 65 90 358
45 81 66 93 293 79** 231 20 81 66 93 401
50 83 66 97 313 82** 250 29 83 66 97 432
55 81 67 100 331 85** 267 35 81 67 100 454
Stop times include travel time from the previous stop except when a gas switch occurs.
Asterisk (*) indicates number of 5-minute air breaks required.

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CF TABLE 9: HEO2 - EMERGENCY DECOMPRESSION (METRES)

In-Water Recompression Chamber

Bottom Air Air Dec.
Depth Surf. O2 Dec. Surf. Air Dec.
Time Time
(msw) Time Time
(min) 3 Int. Int.
9 6 (min) 12 (min) 12 9 6 3 (min)

5 2 5 8 19 10 24 1 2 5 8 29
10 4 8 20 43 21 44 4 4 8 20 58
15 10 15 41 82 30* 69 4 10 15 41 103
20 18 21 71 130 52* 103 5 18 21 71 160
25 22 38 84 170 64** 130 9 22 38 84 208
66 30 34 55 88 209 79** 163 10 34 55 88 260
35 56 64 89 248 78** 191 12 56 64 89 323
Decompression in accordance with Table 7 – In-Water Oxygen

40 77 66 92 283 80** 223 17 77 66 92 384

Time from leaving the 9 msw in-water stop to reaching the

Time from leaving the 9 msw in-water stop to reaching the

or Table 8 – Surface Decompression with Oxygen Tables

45 83 67 96 308 81** 244 25 83 67 96 423

12 msw chamber stop must not exceed 7 minutes

12 msw chamber stop must not exceed 7 minutes

50 83 67 100 329 84** 264 34 83 67 100 453
55 81 69 104 350 87** 282 39 81 69 104 477
5 4 5 12 25 15 31 2 4 5 12 38
10 6 9 21 47 22 47 3 6 9 21 63
15 14 15 47 92 32* 75 3 14 15 47 116
20 20 24 76 142 56* 111 6 20 24 76 175
25 24 44 86 183 68** 139 9 24 44 86 223
69
30 42 60 88 225 79** 174 11 42 60 88 285
35 69 65 91 268 80** 210 14 69 65 91 358
40 79 66 95 296 81** 234 21 79 66 95 403
45 83 67 98 320 83** 256 31 83 67 98 441
50 81 69 103 344 87** 277 38 81 69 103 470
5 4 5 16 29 15 31 2 4 5 16 42
10 4 10 23 50 25 50 4 4 10 23 65
15 16 15 53 101 36* 82 3 16 15 53 127
20 20 28 80 152 60** 122 7 20 28 80 186
72 25 26 50 86 193 72** 147 9 26 50 86 235
30 50 62 90 241 79** 186 12 50 62 90 310
35 75 65 93 281 80** 221 16 75 65 93 379
40 81 66 97 308 83** 246 26 81 66 97 422
45 81 68 102 335 86** 269 37 81 68 102 460
Stop times include travel time from the previous stop except when a gas switch occurs.
Asterisk (*) indicates number of 5-minute air breaks required.

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CF TABLE 9: HEO2 - EMERGENCY DECOMPRESSION (METRES)

In-Water Recompression Chamber

Bottom Air Air Dec.
Depth Surf. O2 Dec. Surf. Air Dec.
Time Time
(msw) Time Time
(min) 3 Int. Int.
9 6 (min) 12 (min) 12 9 6 3 (min)

10 6 11 24 54 25 52 3 6 11 24 70
15 16 17 59 110 41* 88 3 16 17 59 136
20 22 33 82 163 60** 126 8 22 33 82 200
25 34 55 88 211 78** 164 10 34 55 88 262
75
30 65 65 91 264 80** 206 13 65 65 91 349
35 79 66 95 296 81** 234 20 79 66 95 402
40 81 68 100 324 85** 259 32 81 68 100 444
Decompression in accordance with Table 7 – In-Water Oxygen

Time from leaving the 9 msw in-water stop to reaching the

Time from leaving the 9 msw in-water stop to reaching the

45 81 69 104 349 88** 282 40 81 69 104 477
or Table 8 – Surface Decompression with Oxygen Tables

10 4 12 26 57 55 4 4 12 26 72

12 msw chamber stop must not exceed 7 minutes

12 msw chamber stop must not exceed 7 minutes

28
15 18 19 64 120 45* 95 4 18 19 64 149
20 22 38 84 172 64** 132 9 22 38 84 210
78 25 38 59 88 221 81** 173 10 38 59 88 276
30 69 65 92 273 81** 215 15 69 65 92 364
35 81 67 97 308 83** 245 24 81 67 97 420
40 81 68 103 337 86** 270 37 81 68 103 462
10 6 12 29 62 29 58 3 6 12 29 78
15 18 20 69 128 49* 101 5 18 20 69 158
20 24 43 86 183 67** 139 9 24 43 86 223
81 25 46 62 90 237 80** 183 11 46 62 90 301
30 73 66 94 285 82** 225 18 73 66 94 383
35 81 68 99 321 84** 256 30 81 68 99 439
40 81 70 105 352 88** 283 41 81 70 105 481
10 6 13 32 67 30 60 3 6 13 32 83
15 20 23 73 138 53* 108 5 20 23 73 170
20 24 48 87 191 71** 145 9 24 48 87 231
84 25 52 63 91 248 81** 193 12 52 63 91 319
30 77 67 96 298 83** 236 21 77 67 96 403
35 81 68 102 333 86** 267 35 81 68 102 456
40 81 71 108 366 90** 295 43 81 71 108 497
Stop times include travel time from the previous stop except when a gas switch occurs.
Asterisk (*) indicates number of 5-minute air breaks required.

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CF TABLE 9: HEO2 - EMERGENCY DECOMPRESSION (METRES)

In-Water Recompression Chamber

Bottom Air Air Dec.
Depth Surf. O2 Dec. Surf. Air Dec.
Time Time
(msw) Time Time
(min) 3 Int. Int.
9 6 (min) 12 (min) 12 9 6 3 (min)

10 8 14 35 74 30* 68 3 8 14 35 92
15 20 25 77 146 57* 114 6 20 25 77 179
20 32 53 87 206 77** 161 10 32 53 87 255
87
25 65 65 92 268 81** 210 14 65 65 92 354
30 79 67 98 309 84** 246 25 79 67 98 420
35 79 70 104 345 89** 278 39 79 70 104 470
Decompression in accordance with Table 7 – In-Water Oxygen

10 10 14 38 79 30* 70 3 10 14 38 99
Time from leaving the 9 msw in-water stop to reaching the

Time from leaving the 9 msw in-water stop to reaching the

or Table 8 – Surface Decompression with Oxygen Tables

15 20 29 79 154 12 msw chamber stop must not exceed 7 minutes

60* 119 7 20 29 79 188

12 msw chamber stop must not exceed 7 minutes

20 36 57 88 217 79** 169 10 36 57 88 270
90
25 69 65 94 278 82** 219 16 69 65 94 370
30 81 68 100 322 85** 257 29 81 68 100 439
35 81 71 107 360 90** 290 41 81 71 107 489
10 12 15 42 87 30* 73 3 12 15 42 109
15 20 32 82 162 60** 126 8 20 32 82 197
20 38 59 90 225 82** 176 10 38 59 90 280
93
25 73 66 96 290 83** 229 19 73 66 96 389
30 81 69 103 335 86** 267 34 81 69 103 457
35 81 72 110 373 90*** 304 43 81 72 110 504
10 12 15 47 93 33* 77 4 12 15 47 116
15 20 36 84 170 63** 131 9 20 36 84 206
96 20 44 62 91 238 82** 185 12 44 62 91 301
25 77 67 97 301 84** 239 21 77 67 97 406
30 81 70 105 346 88** 277 37 81 70 105 471
10 14 16 53 103 37* 84 4 14 16 53 128
15 22 41 86 181 67** 139 9 22 41 86 219
100 20 52 64 92 253 82** 197 13 52 64 92 325
25 79 68 100 316 85** 251 27 79 68 100 429
30 81 72 108 363 90** 291 41 81 72 108 492
Stop times include travel time from the previous stop except when a gas switch occurs.
Asterisk (*) indicates number of 5-minute air breaks required.

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Combined Surface-Supplied HeO2 tables

(Tables 6, 7 and 8) and Table 9

Emergency Decompression

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CHAPTER 4
SURFACE-SUPPLIED
DIVING EQUIPMENT

TABLE OF CONTENTS
ARTICLE PAGE

Section 1 - General......................................................................................................................... 4-1-1

4101 Introduction ......................................................................................................................... 4-1-1

4102 – 4199 Not Allocated ........................................................................................................... 4-1-1

Section 2 - Breathing Apparatus .................................................................................................. 4-2-1

4201 SSBA Helmet Superlite 17B (SL17-B) ................................................................................ 4-2-1

4202 Helmet Weights ................................................................................................................... 4-2-1
4203 Helmet Interior..................................................................................................................... 4-2-1
4204 Welding Faceplate .............................................................................................................. 4-2-2
4205 Helmet Breathing System ................................................................................................... 4-2-2
4206 Regulator Adjustment ......................................................................................................... 4-2-3
4207 Emergency Gas .................................................................................................................. 4-2-3
4208 Oral-Nasal ........................................................................................................................... 4-2-3
4209 Neck Clamp, Yoke and Dam............................................................................................... 4-2-3
4210 Helmet Communications Components ............................................................................... 4-2-4
4211 Donning the Helmet ............................................................................................................ 4-2-5
4212 – 4299 Not Allocated ........................................................................................................... 4-2-5

Section 3 - Diving Suits and Accessories ................................................................................... 4-3-1

4301 Types of Suit ....................................................................................................................... 4-3-1

4302 Hot Water Suit ..................................................................................................................... 4-3-1
4303 Hot Water Supply to Suit ..................................................................................................... 4-3-2
4304 Weighted Vest ..................................................................................................................... 4-3-2
4305 Boots ............................................................................................................................... 4-3-3
4306 Knife ............................................................................................................................... 4-3-3
4307 Underwater Lights / Camera .............................................................................................. 4-3-3
4308 Swim Fins............................................................................................................................ 4-3-4
4309 Welding Faceplate .............................................................................................................. 4-3-4
4310 – 4399 Not Allocated ........................................................................................................... 4-3-4

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TABLE OF CONTENTS (cont’d)

ARTICLE PAGE

Section 4 - Support Equipment .....................................................................................................4-4-1

4401 Communication Equipment .................................................................................................4-4-1

4402 Twisted Hose Umbilical .......................................................................................................4-4-1
4403 Umbilical End Tailing ...........................................................................................................4-4-3
4404 Hot Water Heater .................................................................................................................4-4-3
4405 Diving Stage ........................................................................................................................4-4-3
4406 Descending Line ..................................................................................................................4-4-3
4407 Diving Ladder.......................................................................................................................4-4-4
4408 Air Compressors and Storage .............................................................................................4-4-4
4409 HeO2 and Oxygen Storage .................................................................................................4-4-5
4410 Diving Control Panel (“Diving Console”) ..............................................................................4-4-5
4411 Pneumofathometer ..............................................................................................................4-4-7
4412 – 4499 Not Allocate .............................................................................................................4-4-7

Section 5 - Planned Maintenance..................................................................................................4-5-1

4501 SSBA Helmet Maintenance .................................................................................................4-5-1

4502 – 4599 Not Allocate .............................................................................................................4-5-1

ANNEX A, - CHAPTER 4 - Orders and References Pertaining to Diving................................... 4A-1

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LIST OF FIGURES
FIGURE TITLE PAGE

4-2-1 The SSBA Helmet............................................................................................................ 4-2-6

4-2-2 Communication Whip Assembly ...................................................................................... 4-2-7

4-2-3 Earphones and Microphone ............................................................................................ 4-2-8

4-2-4 Donning the Helmet ......................................................................................................... 4-2-9

4-3-1 Hot Water Suit ................................................................................................................. 4-3-5

4-3-2 Flow Schematic, Hot Water ............................................................................................. 4-3-6

4-3-3 Diver’s Vest...................................................................................................................... 4-3-7

4-3-4 Diver’s Dress ................................................................................................................... 4-3-8

4-3-5 Welding Faceplate ........................................................................................................... 4-3-9

4-4-1 Umbilical Attachment ....................................................................................................... 4-4-8

4-4-2 Diving Control Panel (“Diving Console”) .......................................................................... 4-4-9

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CHAPTER 4
SURFACE SUPPLIED DIVING EQUIPMENT

SECTION 1

GENERAL

4101 Introduction

1. In this chapter, the operating principles and planned maintenance of the components of the
SSBA diving system are described. These include:

a. Breathing apparatus (helmet or mask), including normal and emergency breathing gas
supply and exhaust arrangements;
b. Diving suits and miscellaneous accessories, including weights, harness, boots and
underwater lights;
c. Underwater communication equipment; and
d. Support equipment, including umbilicals, hot water heater, diving stage, winch and handling
arrangements.

2. Details of maintenance and repairs are covered in Canadian Forces Technical Orders
(CFTO).

3. CFTOs are listed in Annex A, Chapter 4, Orders and References Pertaining to Diving.

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SECTION 2

BREATHING APPARATUS

4201 SSBA Helmet Superlite 17B (SL17-B)

1. The Superlite helmet fits directly over the diver’s head. (See Figure 4-2-1.) It moves with
the diver’s head and so handles very much like a diving mask. There are two primary advantages to
this helmet compared to a mask:

a. The diver’s entire head is dry. The dry environment surrounding the diver’s head
eliminates the need to have a water-tight seal on the face. This provides more comfort to
the diver. Communications are dramatically improved between diver and surface
personnel; and
b. It is very unlikely that the helmet could be accidentally pulled from the diver’s head, even if
the diver were unconscious.

2. The helmet shell is constructed of woven fibreglass and polyester resin. This material is
very strong, is resistant to cracking, and will not carry an electrical charge, thereby protecting the
diver from mechanical injury and electric shock.

4202 Helmet Weights

1. The dry environment in the helmet causes buoyancy, which must be neutralized by the
addition of weights on the helmet. Four brass weights are bolted externally to the sides and front of
the helmet. In addition, the carrying handle also serves as a weight. The handle can be used to
mount a helmet light if required.

WWCAUTIONWW
An incorrectly balanced helmet may cause poor alignment of the oral-nasal to the diver’s
face, leading to CO2 build-up. In addition, lengthy tasks performed in an unbalanced helmet
will cause the diver considerable discomfort and neck strain.

4203 Helmet Interior

1. The interior of the helmet is lined with an open-celled polyester foam inside a nylon liner,
which comfortably surrounds the diver’s head and upper neck, with the exception of the face and
ears. This firmly attaches the helmet to the divers head. Any movement of the diver’s head results in
an identical movement of the helmet.

2. The helmet liner does not change shape or compress with depth. It is available with different
thicknesses of foam for different head sizes; however, the regular size liner will fit most head sizes.
Some adjustment is possible by thinning or adding foam material to the helmet inside of the liner.
Each diver should obtain an individually fitted and adjusted liner.

3. The liner is attached to the helmet with snap fasteners and can be removed quickly without
tools. This provides a clean interior in the Superlite helmet, which makes the communications and
other components accessible for maintenance.

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4. A nose block device allows the diver to block their nose to provide an overpressure in the
sinuses and middle ears for equalization. Individual rubber nose pads may be added to the block
device to best suit each diver. Due to increased concerns about hygiene, divers should retain a
personalized nose clearing device.

5. The port retainer is easily removable for rapid replacement of the face port. An O-ring
provides the watertight seal.

4204 Welding Faceplate

1. During underwater welding, a welding faceplate is fitted over the helmet faceplate. This
welding faceplate has a metal frame with interchangeable lenses, which are supplied in two densities:
designated as No.6 and No.8. The selection of lens is determined primarily by the degree of turbidity
of the water. Relatively clear water will require the use of the darker No. 8 lens. See Article 4310.

4205 Helmet Breathing System

1. The breathing gas flows through the gas supply hose, to the main gas inlet port on the non-
return valve on the side valve block of the helmet. The side block is in effect a manifold that receives
breathing gas from the main gas supply or emergency cylinder then directs the flow to the demand
regulator or through the steady flow valve to the interior of the helmet.

2. The flow continues through the adapter and one-way valve into the side block. A passage in
the side block is always open to supply the regulator assembly whenever the gas supply hose is
pressurized. The steady flow valve (located on side block) supplies breathing gas in the interior face
port of the helmet and can (via the check valve in the oral-nasal) supply breathing gas in the event
that the demand regulator should malfunction.

3. The demand regulator has an adjustment knob, which allows the diver to control the
regulator setting for a wide range of gas supply pressures. It is important for the diver to adjust the
regulator setting for the least breathing resistance. An oral-nasal mask is fitted to reduce dead air
space, reducing the possibility of CO2 build-up. Regulated breathing gas is directed into this oral
nasal region.

4. It is extremely important that the mushroom valve in the oral-nasal mask be properly fitted to
allow gas supply from the steady flow valve to enter the oral-nasal mask.

5. Another inlet to the side block is fitted with an emergency valve, which leads from the diver’s
emergency gas cylinder. The gas flow from the emergency valve enters the side block and follows
the same routes as the main gas supply.

6. It is also extremely important that the non-return valve should function properly. If the main
gas supply fails and the non-return valve does not seat, the emergency gas supply will be lost.

7. The main and emergency gas supplies are provided to the diver at an over bottom pressure.
See Figure 5-2-5, Depth for Superlite Helmet / LWSSDE vs. Gas Supply Pressure.

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4206 Regulator Adjustment

1. Improper regulator internal adjustment can cause both excessively high inhalation effort and
at the same time produce an inadequate gas supply.

2. Should the purge button have 6mm of free travel rather than the 3mm maximum, the lever
will have insufficient leverage to operate the inlet valve properly and the diver could starve for air. If
this condition exists, it is necessary for only qualified personnel to remove the regulator cover and
adjust the lever.

4207 Emergency Gas

1. The diver’s emergency cylinder (with a rated capacity of no less than 2550 litres) is filled with
compressed air or HeO2 and mounted on the diver’s back on the diving vest. The first stage of a
regulator, with an intermediate pressure hose leading to the emergency valve located on the side
block body.

2. The emergency cylinder valve is opened prior to a dive, to pressurize the first stage regulator
and the low-pressure hose. In the case of loss of the main air supply, the helmet emergency supply
valve is opened, supplying emergency gas to the side block body.

4208 Oral-Nasal

1. Different sizes of oral-nasal masks are available to ensure a tight, leak-free seal on the
diver’s face.

2. Each individual diver must ensure that the utilization of a proper fitting oral-nasal mask and
helmet packing material that provides the required fit.

WWWARNINGWW
Proper fit and alignment of the oral-nasal is essential, as a poor fit will allow leakage of
exhaled gas and poor helmet alignment will defeat a well-fitted oral-nasal. Both may lead to
CO2 build-up.

4209 Neck Clamp, Yoke and Dam

1. Neck dams are made of various sizes and rubber thicknesses. These provide additional
insulation when diving in cold water. The cam action of the neck clamp squeezes the neck dam
against the O-ring around the base of the helmet. The O-ring allows total mechanical compression of
the rubber neck dam material. This results in no change of adjustment during a diver’s descent.
Without the O-ring the clamp would become loose and leak.

2. Opening the lever mechanically spreads the clamp creating a positive break in the neck dam
seal against the helmet. This is very important in the event of low pressure inside the helmet.
Another important factor is that this rapid removal of the neck dam and yoke is done with one hand in
one motion. The lever is large enough to accommodate a gloved hand.

3. The rear hinge tab allows positioning the rear of the neck clamp properly even with a gloved
hand. The neck clamp is then locked in place. The fibreglass yoke is pushed up in front after or
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the front of the yoke is held in place by the neck clamp cam lever and the latch catch on the yoke
locks the clamp lever in place. The yoke has a smaller opening than a diver’s head, and pushes
against the neck dam and lower portion of the head cushion, firmly securing the helmet to the diver’s
head so that it cannot be dislodged. The yoke also prevents the neck dam ballooning.

4. Securing lynch pins are used to lock the neck dam to helmet as described in Article 4211,
Donning the Helmet.

5. Essentially, the yoke functions in three ways:

a. First, the slot that fits around the diver’s neck is smaller than the divers head. It is
improbable that the helmet could accidentally be pulled from the head with the yoke in
place;
b. Second, the yoke hinges into place around the diver’s upper neck and the lower part of his
head. The lower part of the neck cushion is pushed in by the yoke, securing the hat
comfortably onto the diver’s head; and
c. Third, the neck dam is sandwiched between the yoke and the lower part of the head
cushion preventing ballooning or any bellows effect from the breathing cycle. Without a
yoke (or face seal) the demand regulator would turn on when lower than the neck dam
(diver face down) and balloon it, usually breaking the seal. The neck dam must always be
turned up and should fit snugly about the neck.

WWWARNINGWW
At no time shall a hood be worn inside the helmet.

4210 Helmet Communication Components

1. The SSBA Communications uses a whip assembly, which includes a stainless steel
compression fitting with a waterproof plug, fitted to the helmet. Inside of the helmet, the wires lead to
a terminal board and connect to the earphones and microphone. Outside of the helmet, the whip
assembly terminates in a watertight connector, for hooking to the communications cable of the
umbilical. See Figures 4-2-3 and 4-2-4.

2. When the helmet communication whip is connected to the communication cable by means of
the watertight connector. A “pop” of escaping air indicates that a good connection has been made.

3. If the helmet internal communication components should be flooded out, they should be
removed from the helmet, rinsed in clean fresh water (twice), and allowed to dry at room temperature.

4. A light film of approved silicone grease must be applied to the connection penetrators and
exposed leads to prevent corrosion. Should corrosion build-up occur, the penetrator and leads must
be removed and carefully cleaned. Do not use abrasive tools or materials to clean these delicate
components.

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4211 Donning the Helmet

1. First the neck dam/yoke assembly is hinged open and the neck dam is pulled over the
diver’s head. This should be done by the diver alone. The yoke can be hinged open and left hanging
down the back while the rubber neck dam is pulled into place, or it can be first fitted on the diver’s
neck, then the rubber neck dam pulled into place.

NOTE
The neck dam is always left turned up.

2. The attendant picks up the helmet and places it above the diver’s head. The diver should
look up to provide clearance under the chin area of the hat. The diver assists by holding the
protruding head liner with their thumbs and guiding the helmet as it is lowered. The diver then pulls
the helmet down and from side to side until it is aligned and comfortable.

3. The tender checks alignment at the back of the helmet with the tab and sleeve, and fits the
tab on the sleeve. The neck ring is pulled forward then up, steadying the helmet while the neck ring
is pushed up into place. Once the neck ring is in place, the latch lever is swung to the left, which
pushes up on the yoke, closing the lever over the latch catch.

4. With the latch correctly positioned, insert the side lynch pin, which keeps the latch catch
assembly securely closed when the helmet is latched to the neck clamp. Ensure the lynch pin is
inserted from the top to prevent it from falling out in the event of failure of the holding spring. See
Figure 4-2-5.

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Figure 4-2-1 The SSBA Helmet

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Figure 4-2-2 Communication Whip Assembly

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Figure 4-2-3 Earphones and Microphone

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Figure 4-2-4 Donning the Helmet

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SECTION 3

DIVING SUITS AND ACCESSORIES

4301 Types of Suit

1. Dependent upon the water temperature, water contamination and depth, any one of four
types of diving suits may be worn:

a. neoprene wet suit;

b. neoprene dry suit (with underwear);
c. Incompressible dry suit (with underwear); and
d. Neoprene hot-water-heated suit (with neoprene liner).

2. The types of suits described above are described in detail in Volume 2 of the CF Diving
Manual.

4302 Hot Water Suit

1. Surface-supplied diving sometimes requires that supplementary heat be supplied to the

diver. Diving deep, cold water when using HeO2, and prolonged in-water decompression after deep
dives or long bottom times, causes a much greater heat loss than the diver’s body can replace. In
order to compensate for heat loss under such circumstances, a hot water suit is used.

2. The suit shown in Figures 4-3-1 is a 6 mm neoprene wet suit, nylon backed on both sides,
fitted with perforated hoses along the limbs, chest and back. Hot water is supplied by hose via the
diver’s umbilical, to an inlet control (ball) valve at the diver’s right hip. This ball valve controls the flow
of warm water to the perforated tubes in the suit and also allows the suit to be bypassed by dumping
water to the sea.

3. The suit is loose fitting, is one piece (other than the gloves, booties and hood), and acts as
the container for a warm water bath which surrounds the diver. A single zipper extends up the diver’s
front from crotch to neck. The suit has protective patches at the knees and elbows, and thigh pockets
for tools. It requires no assistance to don and doff and is very durable.

4. The diver always wears a liner under the suit. This is a full length, long sleeved, 3 mm
neoprene smooth-skinned wet under-garment. It servers to prevent local overheating of the diver
from the hot water flow and also acts as a passive insulated wet suit in case the hot water supply
from the surface should be cut off. When dives including water stops are conducted, and when the
water temperature is particularly low, a 6 mm personal wet suit can be worn as the hot water suit
liner.

5. The perforated hoses terminate open-ended at the diver’s ankles and wrists, and at the back
of his neck. The hose ends are inserted into the diver’s boots and gloves so as to route water to the
soles of the feet and palms of the hands, while the hose end at the neck is tucked back down into the
suit. The warm water is discharged from the suit at the wrist and ankle cuffs, at the neck, and
partially through the zipper. The hot water suit should be maintained in the same way as a wet suit. It
is more durable that the average wet suit, but it is also much more expensive. The required

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maintenance procedures must be followed meticulously. The suit and liner should be rinsed
thoroughly in fresh water after each dive, then hung on hangers in a full-length locker, unfolded, in a
cool, dry storage area away from high heat sources, electric motors and generators.

6. The Teflon inlet ball valves must be lubricated with silicon grease before storing. They must
be checked for ease of operation before each diver and, if necessary, lubricated again.

7. Proper stowage of a hot water suit will considerably increase its life expectancy. Ideally, the
suit should be rinsed with fresh water and suspended on a hanger in a ventilated compartment. For
stowage in confined spaces, the suit should be carefully rolled, avoiding sharp folds. Heavy weights
such as weight belts, which will break down the unicellular structure of the neoprene, must never be
placed on top of the suit. The life of the suit will be shortened if it is dried with excessive heat or
stored in very warm areas. Do not store suits in areas where electric motors are running. The ozone
gas produced by the sparking of the electric motors and generators is harmful to the molecular
structure of the suit material.

4303 Hot Water Supply to Suit

1. The hot water is supplied by way of a 12 mm I.D. hose from a kerosene-fired (#2 diesel)
heater on the support vessel or platform. See Articles 4406 for a description of the function of the hot
water heater. Sea water is pumped to the heater, where it is heated to a temperature that depends
upon the diver’s thermal demand, then pumped to the diver by way of a hot water hose incorporated
into the umbilical.

2. The heat lost in the transport of water through the diver’s supply hoses is influenced by
numerous factors including composition of the hose material, rate of flow, and the temperature and
circulation of the sea-water surrounding the hose.

3. The water temperature at the inlet to the diver’s suit should be kept at 37°C to 40°C,
dependent upon the surrounding water temperature, type of breathing gas, and how hard the diver is
working.

4. .A diver is normally furnished with 11 litres per minute (lpm) of warm water. Two divers
would therefore, require 22 lpm.

5. If hot water heating is essential to the safety of the diver, a secondary hot water
supply must be available.

4304 Weighted Vest

1. The vest provides the following functions:

a. Emergency cylinders harness;

b. Harness for securing the divers end of the umbilical; and
c. Pockets for lead weights, to compensate for suit buoyancy.

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2. The Canadian Forces divers vest is shown in Figure 4-3-3. The diver is helped to don the
vest after the suit and before the helmet is placed. The vest is secured by chest, waist and crotch
straps for a snug fit. The chest straps should be loose enough to allow free circulation of inflation gas
when used with a dry suit. The vest is not intended for release underwater.

3. The emergency cylinder is secured, valve upright, on the back of the vest. Two D-rings are
provided, one at each side, for securing the diver’s umbilical. The umbilical is secured to the D-ring
on the vest at the left hip by means of a Carabiner clip and, running from the lower right side of the
diver ( where the hose connections are made), under the emergency cylinder to the left front. See
Figure 4-4-1. The hot water whip is passed around the diver’s back, secured to the divers right hip D-
ring, and coupled to the hot water suit inlet.

4. Three pockets on each side of the vest are provided for lead weights. Each pocket can
accept a 1.35 kg or 2.7 kg weight, therefore the maximum weighting of the vest is 16.3 kg. This is
sufficient to compensate for the normal buoyancy of any suit in current use by the Canadian Forces.
If additional weight is required, weighted boots must be worn. A separate weight belt is not to be
worn with the vest. The weights on each side of the vest can be jettisoned independently, by means
of nylon quick-release at each hip. These are prevented from accidental operation by Velcro straps.

5. The vest requires little maintenance; however, it must be washed down with fresh water after
each dive, and the harness straps, cylinder harness, weight-release mechanisms and securing fittings
checked for any possible damage.

4305 Boots

1. The diver’s boots are used in conjunction with the weighted diving belt or vest to overcome
the positive buoyancy of the inflated diving suit and to give the diver stability.

2. The boot is a lace-up style with a reinforced toe-cap and heavy duty ribbed sole. The lead
insoles may be stacked or removed entirely, if sufficient space is available, to provide varying
degrees of weight. Each boot with one lead insole weights approximately 3.6 kg.

4306 Knife

1. The diving knife has a tough stainless steel blade with one cutting and one saw edged. The
cutting edge of the knife must be sharp and a thin layer of grease applied to prevent corrosion..

2. The actual positioning of the knife is left to the diver but it must be readily accessible if the
diver becomes entangled as outlined in Vol 2 Article 129

4307 Underwater Lights / Camera

1. Hand-carried, batter-powered lights have a sealed plastic housing and toggle switch,
containing a 6-volt battery and a sealed bulb. The light has positive buoyancy and will float beam
up. When a replacement sealed beam lamp is fitted it is essential to ensure that is the correct,
waterproof model, or the lamp will flood and fail.

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2. More powerful lights, powered via electric cable from topside, may be mounted on the diving
stage or be hand-carried. Generally, these are so powerful that they must only be turned on
underwater, to prevent rapid overheating and failure. A quick on/off check on the surface is
permissible, to ensure that the lamp is working. On surfacing, the lamps must be turned off
before leaving the water.

3. A Helmet Camera and Light System have been catalogued for use with the SSBA. This
system improves the supervisor’s appreciation of the bottom conditions and may enhance the safety
of the dive in certain conditions. The camera and light are easily attached to the SSBA helmet. The
cables can be attached to the existing umbilicals. The umbilicals will come with the TV and light
cable included. The use of the camera and light system is optional.

4308 Swim Fins

1. Swim fins may be worn in lieu of weighted boots.

4309 Welding Faceplate

1. The welding faceplate fits over the regular helmet faceplate. The faceplate has a metal
frame with interchangeable lenses and a spring clip for holding the lens in an ”open” or “closed”
position.

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Figure 4-3-1 Hot Water Suit

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Figure 4-3-2 Flow Schematic, Hot Water

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Figure 4-3-3 Diver’s Vest

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Figure 4-3-4 Diver’s Dress

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Figure 4-3-5 Welding Faceplate

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SECTION 4

SUPPORT EQUIPMENT

4401 Communication Equipment

1. Communication between the diver and the surface control position is of the utmost
importance for the safety of the diver and for efficient performance of work.

2. The CF currently uses the Helle 3342A for underwater communications. This model
includes a built-in helium voice unscrambler.

3. Field maintenance and repair of the communication sets should be limited to periodic
maintenance and troubleshooting as described in C-78-161-000/MS-001 Instruction Manual: Helle
Model 3340 and 3342 (A&B), Helium Voice Unscrambler.

4. No special cleaning procedures are required for these communication sets except to remove
salt water residue by wiping with at cloth saturated I fresh water and a mild detergent if necessary.
Check the front panel connectors periodically for corrosion build-up. If corrosion is present, scrape
away the corrosion and coat the terminals lightly with an approved electrical lubricant.

5. For more detailed information refer to the CFTO in Annex A, Chapter 4.

4402 Twisted Hose Umbilical

1. The twisted hose umbilical used in SSBA operations contains the hoses and cable for
supplying the diver with breathing air or gas, hot water (for heating), underwater communication, and
pneumofathometer depth sensing. The configuration also includes camera and lighting cables. The
umbilical is manufactured as a complete assembly, in 150 metre lengths with the components laid
together like a multi-strand rope. Each part of the assembly is designed to take the strain and when
made up as an umbilical no separate strain member is required. Additionally, the umbilical is brightly
coloured, and is highly visible underwater as well as on the surface. The umbilical must be mark
for depths outlined in the CF Diving Manual Volume 2 Article 124, Lifelines, Float Diving,
Marked Swimming & Marking of Lines.

2. The advantages of this umbilical are:

a. It is light and easily handled;

b. In water it is neutrally buoyant (if the hot water hose is blanked when not in use, the
umbilical is positively buoyant);
c. The twist of the umbilical prevents it from unlaying and snagging on objects;
d. It is very flexible and readily passes around corners or under the crossbar at the stage; and
e. Hydrodynamic drag is low.

3. The umbilical has certain disadvantages, which must be taken into account:

a. The jacket chafes on rough decks and areas of high wear; A protective deck covering is
required in such areas;

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b. Should a leak or failure in a component of the umbilical develops, it is more difficult to
repair or replace than it would be if the umbilical were made of unlayed components; and
c. It is somewhat bulky and requires more stowage space.

4. Components of the umbilical are:

a. Gas hose 9.5mm I.D. red yellow;

b. Pneumofathometer hose 6.5 mm coloured blue;
c. Hot water hose 12.5 mm I.D. coloured red;
d. Communication cable:3 pairs twisted wires, shielded and coloured orange; and
e. Electrical cables for the camera and lighting system may also be included.

5. When not in use, the pneumofathometer hose and hot water hose are blanked off at the
diver’s end. The communication cable connector does not require sealing or a protective cap when
not in use.

6. The working pressure of the gas supply hose is 66 bar. Its minimum burst pressure exceeds
333 bar.

7. The breaking load of the umbilical (when fittings pull out) exceeds 900 kg.

8. The configuration of the umbilical and couplings at the divers end are such that:

a. It is quick and easy to connect and disconnect;

b. Once connected it cannot be released accidentally underwater; and
c. It can support the full weight of the diver in any diving dress.

9. At monthly intervals the twisted hose umbilical should be uncoiled, faked on deck and
recoiled, if it is not in regular use, to prevent it from assuming a permanent set. It should never be
coiled tightly on reels, especially where it would be subjected to wide ranges of temperature, or the
umbilical will be seriously damaged.

10. The gas hose of the umbilical should be flushed through with air and capped after use.

11. Every 6 months the gas hose of the umbilical should be pressurized to 35 bar, and the entire
assembly, including all hoses, cabling, and connections, be inspected for leaks, damage,
deterioration and general cleanliness. This procedure will also suffice as a test after the installation of
a new coupling.

12. The umbilical should be stowed in a clean, dry ventilated area when not in use.

13. Further details can be found in the appropriate CFTO at Annex A, Chapter 4.

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4403 Umbilical End Tailing

1. The pneumofathometer hose is open-ended and terminates level to the diver’s chest, in
which case it must be periodically purged of water from the Gas Panel.

2. The communication cable terminates in a waterproof connector, which plugs into the helmet
communication whip.

3. The CFTO lists and describes the components required to make up the umbilical end railing.

4. One example of how the umbilical is secured to the diver is shown in Figure 4-4-1.

4404 Hot Water Heater

1. The Hot Water Heater is a compact, light weight water heater designed for maximum
portability and minimum power requirements. It supplies water at a controlled temperature to the
diver’s hot water suit.

2. The unit is designed to operate on 110 volts 60 cycles, 220 volts 60 cycle or 220 volts 50
cycle and No.2 diesel or kerosene fuel. Units are marked for proper voltage. The system has its
own submersible pump and is capable of delivering 22 litres per minute of hot water to the divers.
The units microprocessor control module will control water temperature within ±one degree. The
system is designed to shut off the boiler if the flow of water is interrupted.

3. To avoid distress to the diver, wide temperature fluctuations must be prevented. Remember
that although the diver may report satisfactory comfort, he may still be losing body heat. In addition,
although the diver may report excessive heat, it is possible that hyperthermia has already started and
the divers senses may be deceived. For these reasons, the temperature sensations reported by the
diver must be regarded with caution.

4. The preventive maintenance schedule for the hot water heater should be followed to ensure
maximum service life of the equipment. Special circumstances such as weather condition, duration of
operations, and quality of fuel may require more frequent maintenance of some components.

WWWARNINGWW
Do not check fuel with burner in operation or with the power on

5. For more details, refer to appropriate CFTO.

4405 Diving Stage

1. A stage is used for transporting divers to and from the undersea worksite. It is raised and
lowered by a deck winch, and functions as an elevator for the diver (or divers) and tools but may
provide an emergency gas supply (bailout). See Figure 5-2-4.

2. The stage lifting wire must meet the standard for testing and lifting appliances. See Annex
A, Chapter 4 for appropriate CFTO.

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4406 Descending Line

1. If a stage is not used, a descending line is required to guide the diver to and from the bottom
and for transporting tools and equipment to the diver. In shallow depths and other special
circumstances, the descending line may be foregone, provided safety is not jeopardized. See Article
1303, Marking of Lines.

2. The end of the line may be fastened to a fixed underwater object, or it may be anchored with
a shot weight heavy enough to withstand the force of the current. See Figure 5-2-3.

3. Descending lines anchored by clumps are also used as steadying lines to prevent spinning
of the stage during transit to and from the seabed. See Figure 5-2-4.

4407 Diving Ladder

1. Except with a boat of very low freeboard a ladder is required to enable divers to climb out of
the water after surfacing by way of a descending line.

2. Ensure that the ladder is firmly secured to the boat or diving platform and rigged to prevent
lateral movement. The ladder should extend into the water sufficiently to enable the diver to start
climbing without excessive effort.

3. The bottom of the ladder should be rounded or padded to prevent injury to a surfacing diver.

4408 Air Compressors and Storage

1. High Pressure compressors provide a low volume of compressed air at high pressure (138+
bar) and may be driven by a gas, diesel, or electric power source. HP compressors are primarily
used to supply compressed air for charging diving cylinders and air storage banks, and will support
SSBA operations. Electric-powered and gasoline-powered portable models are used by mobile
teams.

2. Low Pressure air compressors provide large volumes of compressed air at pressures
ranging from 10 to 16 bar. This air cannot be dried or purified to the same degree as high pressure
air. The use of wetter air from a low pressure air compressor may lead to regular freeze up,
especially in cold weather operations, therefore LP compressors are not recommended for providing
air for breathing underwater. LP compressors should only be used to provide air for hyperbaric
chambers and for pneumatic tools, where large volumes are required and freeze-up is not a problem.

3. A HP air compressor shall be used in conjunction with a HP air storage bank when
supporting air diving operations:

a. At the start of any dive the bank must hold enough air to support the maximum bottom time
and decompression requirement of the divers and the standby should there be a
compressor stoppage (including a reserve in case of an emergency); and
b. If a separate compressor and bank is not used to provide air for the hyperbaric chamber,
the HP air storage bank must also contain sufficient reserve air to support operation of the
chamber to conduct a modified CF Treatment Table 6A (CF TT6A);

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4. For planning purposes, a diver using the SSBA helmet may use an estimated consumption
rate of 45 ambient litres per minute. This must be multiplied by the diver’s absolute ambient pressure
(in bar) to obtain his consumption rate in actual litres per minute.

5. Compressors are furnished with complete instruction manuals containing information on their
operation, maintenance, storage and accessories. The manual should accompany the compressor at
all times. Personnel using an air compressor must be completely familiar with the information
contained in the manual.

6. Each compressor shall have a Log. The log will be used to record the running time of the
compressor and include all sampling, filter changes and maintenance performed on the compressor.
All entries are to be accompanied by the signature of the operator or maintainer who performed the
action.

7. Never use a compressor for other than the designated purpose. Use it only in accordance
with the appropriated handbooks or technical manuals.

8. Compressed air samples are to be tested for purity in accordance with CFTOs D-87-003-
000/SG-001 and C-87-020-001/NG-001 on divers’ breathing air purity standards and sampling
requirements.

4409 HeO2 and Oxygen Storage

1. The design and capacity of the mixed gas and oxygen storage banks and gas distribution
system may vary, but each serves the same purpose: to provide the divers with the appropriate
breathing gases for their normal and emergency needs.

2. Two independent banks of HeO2 of the required oxygen percentage, separately plumbed to
the Diving Control Panel, should always be on-line during any HeO2 dive. Each bank should contain
sufficient gas at the start of the dive for the planned bottom time requirements of the diver(s), with an
emergency reserve for their standby.

3. A primary and reserve bank of oxygen should always be on-line to the Diving Control Panel
and to the hyperbaric chamber throughout a SSBA dive. Each bank should contain sufficient oxygen,
for the dive profile and a reserve for the standby. Additionally, approximately 34 cubic metres (34,000
litres) of oxygen should be available to the hyperbaric chamber. This amount will be enough to
conduct a CF Treatment Table 6A (Modified) with two patients.

4410 Diving Control Panel (“Diving Console”)

1. The diver’s breathing air and gases are routed from the storage banks to the Diving Console.
Here the pressures of breathing air, oxygen and HeO2 are reduced and then routed onward to the
divers’ umbilicals. In addition, the diver’s in-water depths are monitored by pneumofathometer.
Different panels vary somewhat in design and configuration, but their application is identical. Figure
4-4-4 shows a typical Diving Console.

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2. There are two HeO2 inlets (primary and secondary) at the Diving Console, two oxygen inlets
(primary and secondary) and one breathing air inlet. The air and gases enter the Diving Console at
storage bank pressures, which are monitored by inlet pressure gauges. The air and HeO2 inlet
valves and cross-connect valves are high-pressure ball valves, whereas those for oxygen are multi-
turn needle valves.

3. The air and gas routing at the Diving Console is indicated by colour coding on the panel front
as follows:

BLACK
AIR
Lines and valve handles
SILVER
AIR EXHAUST
lines
DARK GREEN
OXYGEN
Lines and valve handles
RED
HeO2
Lines and valve handles
COMMON LINES BLUE

4. There are five pressure regulators at the panel, one for each inlet line, allowing independent
pressure reduction of each inlet gas. The two oxygen inlet lines may be cross-connected upstream of
the regulators, by a crossover valve. The two HeO2 inlet lines may be similarly cross-connected,
while a further crossover valve allows cross-connection of the inlet air and HeO2. Downstream of the
regulators are pressure gauges that indicate the over-bottom pressure supplied to the divers, to
monitor their output pressures, which must be manually controlled. See Figure 5-2-5

5. The air and gases are then routed through a manifold to outlets for:

a. Diver 1 (Red Diver);

b. Diver 2 (Yellow Diver); and
c. Diver 3 (Standby Diver).

6. Pressure gauges at the Diving Control Panel monitor the pressures of the three outlet lines.

7. The console inlet and outlet fittings must be sealed when the console is not in use, to
prevent contamination.

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4411 Pneumofathometer

1. The diver’s pneumofathometer hose is connected via inlets to the pneumofathometer

pressure gauge at the Diving Control Panel. The pneumofathometer gauge is calibrated in metres of
sea water. The gauge monitors the pressure in the umbilical pneumofathometer hose that terminates
open-ended level with the diver’s chest. Purging the hose with breathing gas in use keeps the hose
free of water. Consequently, hose pressure is identical to the diver’s ambient pressure where the
hose terminates.

2. The purge lines for the three pneumofathometers of the Diving Control Panel tee off the
divers' breathing air line downstream of the air pressure regulator at the Diving Control Panel. A
valve on each line is used for purging the hose to the diver.

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Carabineer Securing Umbilical,Diver’s Left Chest:

-Secured to upper D-ring at Divers left side, leading
under left arm and under emergency cylinder at back.

Carabineer Securing Umbilical, Diver’s Right Hip

-Secured to rear D-ring at Diver’s right side
- The Loop from the right rear D-ring to the helmet
includes some slack.

Figure 4-4-1 Umbilical Attachment

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Figure 4-4-2 Diving Control Panel (“Diving Console”)

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SECTION 5

PLANNED MAINTENANCE

4501 SSBA Helmet Maintenance

1. Each SSBAe helmet in use by the Canadian Forces shall have a log, which shall provide:

a. A permanent record of modification and the current modification state of the helmet;
b. A record of usage and routine maintenance; and
c. A record of defects, (from which data to support UCR or to trace a persistent failing may be
drawn).

2. SSBA Helmet maintenance manual may be found at Annex A, Chapter 4, Orders and
References Pertaining to Diving.

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ANNEX A,
CHAPTER 4

ORDERS AND REFERENCES

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ANNEX A,

CHAPTER 4
ORDERS AND REFERENCES
PERTAINING TO DIVING

CFAO 34-35 Temporary Medical Restrictions Flying

CFAO 43-2 Canadian Forces Diving Organization and Responsibilities
CFCD 102(H) Operational Readiness
MARCORD Vol 1
46-500, Annex A – Fleet Diving Units Terms of Reference
MARCORD Vol 1
46-501, Annex B – Ship’s Diving Teams
MARCORD Vol 1
46-503, Annex E – Diving Operations Safety Precautions
MARCORD Vol 1
46-505, Annex G – Recompression Chambers
MIL-STD-1330D STD Practice for Precision Cleaning and Testing of Shipboard
Oxygen, Helium, Helium-Oxygen, Nitrogen and Hydrogen
Systems

B-GG-380-000/FP-001 Underwater Diving in the Canadian Armed Forces

Vol. 1: History, Physics and Physiology

B-GG-380-000/FP-002 Canadian Forces Diving Manual

Vol. 2: Compressed Air Breathing Apparatus

B-GG-380-000/FP-003 Canadian Forces Diving Manual

Vol. 3: Surface-Supplied Diving Manual

B-GG-380-000/FP-004 Canadian Forces Diving Manual

Vol. 4: Self-Contained Mixed-Gas Diving, Book 1 of 3

B-GG-380-000/FP-004 Canadian Forces Diving Manual

Vol. 4: Self-Contained Mixed-Gas Diving, Book 2 of 3

B-GG-380-000/FP-004 Canadian Forces Diving Manual

Vol. 4: Self-Contained Mixed-Gas Diving, Book 3 of 3

B-GG-380-000/FP-005 Canadian Forces Diving Manual

Vol. 5: Hyperbaric Chamber – Operation and Treatment Procedures.

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B-GG-380-000/FP-006 Canadian Forces Diving Manual
Vol. 6: Diving Supervisor’s Handbook

B-GG-380-000/FP-007 Manuel de Plongée dans les Forces Canadiennes

Vol 7: Aide-Mémoire du Superviseur de Plongée

B-GG-380-000/FP-008 Manuel de Plongée dans les Forces Canadiennes

Vol 8 : Appareil Respiratoire á Air Comprimé

C-03-005-033/AA-000 Naval Engineering manual. Vol 1 Compressed Air Systems Section 4

C-03-006-001/AA-001 Oxygen Systems/Compressed Air Systems: Part A, Section 4

C-03-010-106/NY-001 Electric Motor Bauer Compressors

C-03-010-336/MS-001 USN Ship Salvage Manual

C-03-040-013/MS-001 Technical Manual of Underwater Cutting and Welding

C-22-010-010/CS-022 Improved Cleaning Procedures for Gaseous O2 Components

C-27-776-000/NY-001 Naval Preventative Maintenance Schedule (Engineering)

Compressor Unit, Reciprocating, HP Air

Plan de Maintenance Présentative de Bord (Génie)

Group Compresseur, Alternatif, à Air HP

C-27-834-000/NY-002 HP Hoses

C-27-834-000/NY-003 Robbins Tower YDT 11

C-27-834-000/NY-Z01 HP Air System YDT 11

C-28-020-001/TB-001 Standards for Testing Lifting Appliances

C-87-000-000/AX-000 Diving Equipment Environmental Clothing

C-87-010-009/TB-001 Air Filters Fitted To Bauer Compressors

C-87-010-010/MS-003 Operating and Maintenance Manual Diver’ HP Compressor

NSN 4310-21-869-3745 (Gasoline-Engine-Driven)
NSN 4310-21-869-3746 (Electric-Motor-Driven)

C-87-010-011/MS-001 Handbook: Care, Inspection, and Testing of

Aluminium Diving Air Cylinders

C-87-010-013/NY-001 Naval Preventive Maintenance Schedule (Engineering)

Recompression Chambers

Calendrier d’Entretien Préventif à Bord de Navires

(Génie Technique) Caisson de Recompression

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C-87-010-013/MZ-001 Overhaul Instructions for CF Recompression Treatment Chambers

C-87-010-011/MS-001 Care, Inspection and cleaning of Diving Aluminum Cylinders

C-87-011-000/TB-001 Lubricating Oils Divers Breathing Air Compressors.

C-87-112-000/NY-001 100-3200 Hours Maintenance Order: Electric Bauer Compressor

C-87-112-000/NY-201 0-25 Hours Maintenance Order: Electric Bauer Compressor

C-87-112-000/NZ-001 100-3200 Hours Maintenance Order: Electric Bauer

Compressor

C-87-112-000/TB-001 Instruction for NRU for Carrying Out Planned Maintenance Routines
on Diving Compressors

C-87-113-000/NY-001 100-3200 Hours Maintenance Order: Gas Driven Bauer Compressor

C-87-113-000/NY-201 0-25 Hours Maintenance Order: Gas Driven Bauer Compressor

C-87-113-000/NZ-001 Instruction for NRU for Carrying Out Planned Maintenance Routines
on Diving Compressors

C-87-113-000/TB-001 Instruction for NRU for Carrying Out Planned Maintenance Routines
on Diving Compressors

C-87-113-000/TB-001 Instruction for NRU for Carrying Out Planned Maintenance Routines
on Diving Compressors

C-87-117-000/MS-001 Operating and Maintenance Instructions YDT-11 Recompression

Chamber, Fleet Diving Unit (Pacific)

Directives Relatives au Fonctionnement et a l’Entretien Du Caisson

de Décompression de l’ESP-11 Unité de Plongée de la Flotte
(Pacifique)

C-87-161-000/MS-001 Instruction manual for Model 3340 Helium Voice

Unscrambler

C-87-161-000/NY-Z01 Diver Control Communications System

C-87-167-000/MS-001 Operation and Maintenance Instructions Hydraulic

Diver Tools

Instructions d’Utilisation et de Maintenance Outils Hydraulique de

Plongeurs

C-87-167-000/NY-001 Shipboard Preventive Maintenance Schedule for Divers Tools

Hydraulic System

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C-87-167-000/NY-Z01 Shipboard Preventive Maintenance Schedule for Divers Tools
Hydraulic System

C-87-186-A00/MS-001 Air Compressor Assembly-High Pressure:

Bauer Model KA20-20ED

C-87-197-000/MS-001 Ramset – Instruction and Training Manual for

Underwater Tool – Model 200 HD Heavy Duty, .38 Caliber

C-87-197-000/NY-Z01 Ramset 200 HD

C-87-198-000/MS-001 Operation and Maintenance of DUI ECONO Hot Water Heater Hot
Water Heater

C-87-198-000/NY-001 Shipboard Preventive Maintenance Schedule for DUI Econo II Hot

Water Heater for use with Hot Water Diving Suit

C-87-209-000/MS-001 Instruction Manual for Model 3214 Diver Phone

C-87-210-000/NY-002 Shipboard Preventive Maintenance Schedule for Divers

Miscellaneous Equipment Group (Hydraulic Come-Along)

C-87-210-000/NY-003 Shipboard Preventive Maintenance Schedule for Divers

Miscellaneous Equipment Group ( Hydraulic Hammer SK 58)

C-87-210-000/NY-004 Shipboard Preventive Maintenance Schedule for Divers

Miscellaneous Equipment Group (Energy Pac Load Cell)

C-87-210-000/NY-005 Shipboard Preventive Maintenance Schedule for Divers

Miscellaneous Equipment Group (Energy Pac Test Pump)

C-87-210-000/NY-006 Shipboard Preventive Maintenance Schedule for Divers

Miscellaneous Equipment Group (Hydraulic Chipping Hammer)

Plan de Maintenance Préventive de Bord Équipement Divers pour

Plongeurs (Marteau Hydraulique à Piquer)

C-87-210-000/NY-007 Shipboard Preventive Maintenance Schedule for Divers

Miscellaneous Equipment Group (Chain Saw)

Plan de Maintenance Préventive de Bord Équipement Divers pour

Plongeurs (Tronçonneuse)

C-87-210-000/NY-008 Shipboard Preventive Maintenance Schedule for Divers

Miscellaneous Equipment Group (Inflatable Lifting Bags)

Plan de Maintenance Préventive de Bord Équipement Divers pour

Plongeurs (Systèmes de Levage par Ballons Pneumatiques)

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C-87-210-000/NY-009 Shipboard Preventive Maintenance Schedule for Divers
Miscellaneous Equipment Group (Stanley Cut-Off Wheel)

C-87-210-000/NY-010 Shipboard Preventive Maintenance Schedule for Divers

Miscellaneous Equipment Group (Hydraulic Pull Cylinder)

C-87-210-000/NY-011 Shipboard Preventive Maintenance Schedule for Divers

Miscellaneous Equipment Group (Energy Pac Jacks)

C-87-210-000/NY-012 Shipboard Preventive Maintenance Schedule for Divers

Miscellaneous Equipment Group (Hydraulic Grinder)

Plan de Maintenance Préventive de Bord Équipement Divers pour

Plongeurs (Rectifieuse Hydraulique)

C-87-210-000/NY-013 Shipboard Preventive Maintenance Schedule for Divers

Miscellaneous Equipment Group (Impact Wrench)

Plan de Maintenance Préventive de Bord Équipement Divers pour

Plongeurs (Clés à Chocs)

C-87-210-000/NY-014 Shipboard Preventive Maintenance Schedule for Divers

Miscellaneous Equipment Group (Rebar Cutter)

C-87-210-000/NY-015 Shipboard Preventive Maintenance Schedule for Divers

Miscellaneous Equipment Group (Wire Rope Cutter)

C-87-210-000/NY-016 Shipboard Preventive Maintenance Schedule for Divers

Miscellaneous Equipment Group (Hand Pump (Ener Pack P-80))

C-87-210-000/NY-017 Shipboard Preventive Maintenance Schedule for Divers

Miscellaneous Equipment Group (Hydraulic-Powered Submersible
Pump)

Plan de Maintenance Préventive de Bord Équipement Divers pour

Plongeurs (Pompe Hydraulique Submersible)

C-87-210-000/NY-018 Shipboard Preventive Maintenance Schedule for Divers

Miscellaneous Equipment Group (Portable Hydraulic Pump)

\C-87-210-000/NY-019 Shipboard Preventive Maintenance Schedule for Divers

Miscellaneous Equipment Group (Accessory By-Pass Panel)

\C-87-210-000/NY-021 Shipboard Preventive Maintenance Schedule for Divers

Miscellaneous Equipment Group (Thermal Arc Cutting Equipment)

Plan de Maintenance Préventive de Bord Équipement Divers pour

Plongeurs (Matériel de Découpage Thermique a l’Arc)

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C-87-210-000/ NY-Z21 Shipboard Preventive Maintenance Schedule for Divers
Miscellaneous Equipment Group (Thermal Arc Cutting Equipment

C-87-210-000/ NY-022 Shipboard Preventive Maintenance Schedule for Divers

Miscellaneous Equipment Group (Cox Submerged Bolt Driving and
Punching Gun)

C-87-210-000/ NY-Z23 Shipboard Preventive Maintenance Schedule for Divers

Miscellaneous Equipment Group (ARCAIR Underwater Cutting and
Welding Torch)

C-87-220-000/MS-001 Maintenance Instructions

Modified Superlite 17-B Helmet NSN 4220-21-880-5664

Instructions d’Entretien Casque Superlite 17-B

Modifie NNO 4220-21-880-5664

C-87-220-000/MS-Z01 Operating and Maintenance Instructions for Canadian Modified

Superlite 17-B Diving Helmet

C-87-220-000/NY-001 Naval Preventive Maintenance Schedule (Engineering) Helmet,

Deep Sea Divers’, Helium-Oxygen)

C-87-223-000/MS-000 Operating and Maintenance Instructions for the DUOCOM

Transportable Recompression Chamber

C-87-223-000/MZ-001 Overhaul Instructions for the CF DUOCOM Recompression

Chambers

C-87-226-000/MS-001 Operating and Maintenance Instructions YDT-12 Recompression

Chamber

Directives Relatives de Fonctionnement et d’Entretien Caisson de

Recompression de l’YDT-12

C-87-229-000/MS-002 Operating and Maintenance Instructions Mobile (SUBSAR)

Recompression Chamber (Atlantic)

Manuel d’Utilisation et d’Entretien Caisson Hyperbare Mobile

(SUBSAR) (Atlantique)

C-87-230-000/MS-002 Operating and Maintenance Instructions Mobile (SUBSAR)

Recompression Chamber (Pacific)

Manuel d’Utilisation et d’Entretien Caisson Hyperbare Mobile

(SUBSAR) (Pacifique)

C-87-232-000/MS-000 Operating and Spare Parts Manual:

Compressor, 200.0 CFM 200.0 PSI Trailer Mounted

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C-87-233-000/NY-Z01 KA-15-H Compressor

C-87-236-000/NY-001 Hydraulic Port-A-Pack Diesel

C-87-236-000/NY-002 Hydraulic Hose Reel

C-87-249-000/NY-001 “1200 lb” Hydraulic Rescue tool

C-87-250-000/NY-001 Naval Preventive Maintenance Schedule:

Umbilical, Diver’s, BEU/0043

C-87-252-000/MS-000 Operating and Maintenance Instructions

Fleet Diving Unit (Atlantic) Main Recompression Chamber

Consignes d’Utilisation et d’Entretien

Unité de Plongée de la Flotte (Atlantique)

C-87-253-000/MS-001 Technical Manual: Haskel Pump AGD 30-C

C-87-253-000/NY-001 O2 Transfer Booster Pump Haskel

C-87-256-000/MS-001 Preventative and Corrective Maintenance SEATEC Buoyancy

Compensator NSN 4220-21-892-4996
and NSN 4220-01-892-4997

Maintenance Préventive et Corrective Compensateur SEATEC de

Flottabilité NNO 4220-21-892-4996 et NNO 4220-01-892-4997

C-87-258-000/MS-001 Robbins Air Purification Systems Instruction Manual: RAF

Purification System;
Model RAF 8197-35, 8197-30-W, 8797-35AW

C-87-258-000/NY-001 Air Purification System, MSA/RAF D13740

C-87-271-000/NY-Z01 KA-16-18DD Compressor

C-87-273-000/MF-001 Maintenance Instructions AGA MK II Diving Mask

NSN 4220-21-903-1913

Manuel d’Entretien Masque de Plongée – AGA Mk II

NNO 4220-21-903-1913

C-87-273-000/NY-001 Naval Preventive Maintenance Schedule (Engineering) Divers Mask

Plan de Maintenance Préventive de Bord (Génie) Masque de

Plongée

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C-87-273-000/NY-Z01 Naval Preventive Maintenance Schedule (Engineering) Divers Mask

Plan de Maintenance Préventive de Bord (Génie) Masque de

Plongée

C-87-276-000/MS-000 Operating and Maintenance Instructions

CFSSAT Recompression Chamber

C-87-279-000/MS-001 Technical Manual: Haskel Pump 51563-61

C-87-280-000/MS-001 SUBSMASH Air Storage

C-87-285-000/MF-001 Maintenance Instructions

Diver’s SE-2/ARCTIC Regulator NSN 4220-21-393-0750

Directives Relatives a l’Entretien

Détendeur SE-2/ARCTIQUE NNO 4220-21-393-0750

C-87-285-000/NY-001 Naval Preventative Maintenance Schedule (Engineering)

Regulator, Air Pressure, Demand (Diver’s ARCTIC SE2/SE3
Regulator)

Plan de Maintenance Préventive d Bord (Génie)

Détendeur de Demande de Pression d’Air (Détendeur ARCTIC
SE2.SE3 pour Plongeurs)

C-87-285-000/NY-Z01 Naval Preventative Maintenance Schedule (Engineering)

Regulator, Air Pressure, Demand (Diver’s ARCTIC SE2/SE3
Regulator)

Plan de Maintenance Préventive d Bord (Génie)

Détendeur de Demande de Pression d’Air (Détendeur ARCTIC
SE2.SE3 pour Plongeurs)

C-87-287-000/MS-001 Operating and Maintenance Instructions

Fleet Diving Unit (Pacific) Main Recompression Chamber)

Consignes d’Utilisation et d’Entretien

Casson Hyperbare Principal de l’UPF(P)

C-87-290-000/MS-001 Corrective Maintenance Instructions and Parts List for the Canadian
Clearance Diving Apparatus (CCDA)

Instructions d’Entretien Correctif et Listes des Pièces pour l’Appareil

Canadien du Plongeur-Démineur (ACPD)

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C-87-290-000/MS-002 Maintenance Instructions and Parts List for the Canadian
Underwater Mine Apparatus (CUMA)

Instructions d’Entretien Correctif et Listes des Pièces pour Canadien

de Déminage Sous-Marin (ACDSM)

C-87-294-000/MS-001 Operating and Maintenance Instructions

Three Dive Gas Supply Panel

C-87-294-000/NY-001 Naval Preventive Maintenance Schedule (Engineering)

Panel, Surface Control, Divers’ Gas (Air, HeO2, O2)

Plan de Maintenance Préventive de Bord (Génie)

Panneau de Gaz des Plongeurs a Commande en Surface (Air,
Héliox, Oxygène)

C-87-298-000/NY-001 Naval Preventive Maintenance Schedule (Engineering)

Aluminium Diving Air Cylinders

Plan de Maintenance Préventive de Bord (Génie)

Bouteilles d’Air Comprime de Plongée en Aluminium

C-87-303-000/MS-001 Operating and Maintenance Instructions for FDU(P) Main Diving Gas
Supply and Distribution

C-87-304-000/MS-001 Operating and Maintenance Instructions for FDU(A) Main Diving Gas
Supply and Distribution

C-87-316-000/MS-001 Compressor Instruction Manual,

Jordair K150-3EH Air Compressor System

C-87-316-000/NY-001 Naval Preventive Maintenance Schedule (Engineering)

Compressor Unit, Reciprocating, Bauer K 150-EH, Diver’ HP Air

Plan de Maintenance Préventive de Bord (Génie)

Groupe Compresseur, Alternatif, Bauer K150-EH, pour Plongée à Air
HP

C-87-316-000/NY-Z01 Naval Preventive Maintenance Schedule (Engineering)

Compressor Unit, Reciprocating, Bauer K 150-EH, Diver’ HP Air

Plan de Maintenance Préventive de Bord (Génie)

Groupe Compresseur, Alternatif, Bauer K150-EH, pour Plongée à Air
HP

C-87-325-000/MF-001 Manufacturer’s Data Containerized Diving system

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C-87-325-A00/MS-001 Operating and Maintenance Instructions
Containerized Diving System: Recompression Chamber

Instructions de Fonctionnement et d’Entretien

Equipment Intègre de Plongée en conteneur : Caisson Hyperbare

C-87-325-B00/MS-001 Operating and maintenance Instructions Containerized Diving

system: Workshop

Instructions de Fonctionnement et d’Entretien

Equipment Intègre de Plongée en conteneur: Conteneur d’Atelier

C-94-010-003/MG-000 Compressed Gas Cylinders

D-87-003-000/SG-001 Canadian Forces Standard

Purity of Compressed Breathing Air and Gases for Divers

D-87-003-001/SF-000 Specification for Soda Lime

D-87-003-004/SF-001 Cleaning Procedures for Hyperbaric and Diver’s Breathing Gas

Piping and Distribution Systems

L-87-220-000/LS-000 Equipment Support List for Canadian Modified Superlite 17-B Diving
Helmet

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STANDARD OPERATING
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CHAPTER 5
STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES

TABLE OF CONTENTS
ARTICLE PAGE

Section 1 - Dive Planning .............................................................................................................. 5-1-1

5101 Use of SSBA ....................................................................................................................... 5-1-1

5102 Dive Planning ...................................................................................................................... 5-1-1
5103 Planning Grid ...................................................................................................................... 5-1-2
5104 Diving Task ......................................................................................................................... 5-1-2
5105 Safe Diving Practice ............................................................................................................ 5-1-2
5106 - 5199 Not Allocated. .......................................................................................................... 5-1-2

Section 2 - Dive Procedures ......................................................................................................... 5-2-1

5201 Attendant’s Duties (Tender’s) ............................................................................................. 5-2-1

5202 Diving Communications ...................................................................................................... 5-2-2
5203 Descent by Line .................................................................................................................. 5-2-6
5204 Descent by Stage ................................................................................................................ 5-2-6
5205 Descent Rate ...................................................................................................................... 5-2-8
5206 Gas Supply Pressure .......................................................................................................... 5-2-8
5207 On Bottom ......................................................................................................................... 5-2-10
5208 Around Corners, Tunnelling, or Inside Wrecks ................................................................. 5-2-11
5209 Under Ships ...................................................................................................................... 5-2-11
5210 Lines and Rigging ............................................................................................................ 5-2-11
5211 Tools ............................................................................................................................. 5-2-12
5212 Preparing for Ascent ........................................................................................................ 5-2-13
5213 Ascent ............................................................................................................................. 5-2-13
5214 Decompression Stops ...................................................................................................... 5-2-13
5215 Current or Tideway ........................................................................................................... 5-2-14
5216 Bottom Searches .............................................................................................................. 5-2-14
5217 Cold Weather Operations ................................................................................................ 5-2-15
5218 Ice Diving in SSBA ........................................................................................................... 5-2-18
5219 Hot Water Heater – Use ................................................................................................... 5-2-19
5220 - 5299 Not Allocated ....................................................................................................... 5-2-19

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ARTICLE PAGE

Section 3 - Guide to Equipment Checks ......................................................................................5-3-1

5301 Introduction ..........................................................................................................................5-3-1

5302 Support Systems .................................................................................................................5-3-1
5303 Air and Gas Supply ..............................................................................................................5-3-1
5304 Hyperbaric Chamber Start-up..............................................................................................5-3-1
5305 Diving Control Panel Start-up ..............................................................................................5-3-2
5306 Stage and Handling Gear Checks .......................................................................................5-3-2
5307 Divers’ Umbilicals ................................................................................................................5-3-2
5308 Water Heater Start-up .........................................................................................................5-3-2
5309 Suits and Accessory Equipment ..........................................................................................5-3-3
5310 Communication Checks ......................................................................................................5-3-4
5311 SSBA Helmet PreDive Checks ...........................................................................................5-3-5
5312 Donning the SSBA ..............................................................................................................5-3-7
5313 SSBA Helmet Breathing System Check .............................................................................5-3-7
5314 Standard Procedure for SSBA Diving ................................................................................5-3-7
5315 SSBA Helmet Doffing .........................................................................................................5-3-8
5316 Shutdown ............................................................................................................................5-3-8
5317 Documentation ....................................................................................................................5-3-9
5318 - 5399 Not Allocated .........................................................................................................5-3-9

Section 4 – Safety During Underwater Work ...............................................................................5-4-1

5401 Introduction .........................................................................................................................5-4-1

5402 Safety When Cutting and Welding ......................................................................................5-4-1
5403 General Cutting and Welding Precautions .........................................................................5-4-1
5404 Surface Safety Precautions for Arc Cutting and Welding ...................................................5-4-2
5405 Safety Switch ......................................................................................................................5-4-3
5406 Underwater Power Cables ..................................................................................................5-4-3
5407 Diving Dress When Cutting and Welding ...........................................................................5-4-4
5408 Underwater Procedures When Cutting and Welding...........................................................5-4-4
5409 Underwater Explosive Gases .............................................................................................5-4-5
5410 Underwater Cutting – Other Hazards .................................................................................5-4-6
5411 - 5499 Not Allocated ...........................................................................................................5-4-6

ANNEX A – SSBA DIVING – Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) ........................................ 5A-1

Standard Operating Procedures ...................................................................................................... 5A-3

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LIST OF FIGURES
FIGURE TITLE PAGE

5-1-1 Planning Grid ................................................................................................................... 5-1-3

5-2-1 Manual Signals (2 Sheets) .............................................................................................. 5-2-3

5-2-2 Winch Hand Signals ........................................................................................................ 5-2-5

5-2-3 Diving by Descending Line .............................................................................................. 5-2-7

5-2-4 Diving by Stage................................................................................................................ 5-2-7

5-2-5 Depth for SSBA Helmet / LWSSDE Mask vs. Gas Supply Pressure .............................. 5-2-9

5-2-6 Thermal Factors Affection Diving Personnel; Underwater ............................................ 5-2-16

5-2-7 Thermal Factors Affection Diving Personnel Above Water ........................................... 5-2-17

5-3-1 Communication Checks, Helle Communication Set ........................................................ 5-3-4

5-3-2 SSBA Helmet Pre-Dive Checks....................................................................................... 5-3-6

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CHAPTER 5
STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES

SECTION 1

DIVE PLANNING

5101 Use of SSBA

1. Surface-supplied breathing apparatus is used mainly for hard work where the work site is an
obstructed or confined area. Deeper depths and other special conditions may also require the use of
surface-supplied rigs. The gas supply in most instances is not a limiting factor, which is an advantage
of this type of equipment. In addition, communication is improved, and there is more complete control
of the diver and diver’s environment throughout the dive.

2. This section discusses dive planning in general terms. It is included as a guide for the
Diving Officer/Diver Supervisor and it not intended as a limitation. Each Article covers only general
situations and is not comprehensive. Common sense and experience will indicate the best
procedures to adopt, within the framework of the safety rules and regulations.

5102 Dive Planning

1. Safe diving operations start with careful planning. Think the job through beforehand and
plan carefully for the personnel, equipment, and transportation requirements. Try to foresee
emergencies or delays, and plan for alternatives. When commencing an underwater task, establish
the lines of communication necessary for emergency assistance. Next, define the task as completely
as possible. If there is a choice of techniques that may be used, pick the most appropriate procedure.
Study the personnel requirements and match skills to tasks. Estimate the time requirements.

2. When planning a surface supplied dive into any unknown area, the decompression plan and
associated procedures will be based on an imperfect knowledge of the actual conditions. As soon as
possible after arrival, conduct a full onsite recce so the diving task can be well defined, and the
information required in Figure 5-1-1, Planning Grid, is obtained.

3. Before man dives are conducted, the depth and current must be determined. This can be
accomplished by sending the stage shot clump to the bottom with a minimum of two recording depth
gauges. In addition the supervisor can utilize available charts to refine the dive plan. If the first divers
determine that conditions are not as expected then the supervisor can adjust the dive plan
accordingly

4. Upon completing the dive, proper reporting is essential. Whereas proper planning makes a
hazardous task safer, proper reporting makes a new technique known and usable and a deficiency in
equipment or training correctable. When appropriate, a Diving Incident and Accident form,
Unsatisfactory Condition Report or similar standardized reporting method may be supplemented
by a narrative report.

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5103 Planning Grid

1. The information that is required in Figure 5-1-1, Planning Grid, is to be filled in as

appropriate, depending on the location of the dive. The Supervisor must have all the relevant
information at hand before starting the first dive. Figure 5-1-1, Planning Grid, may be reproduced
locally.

5104 Diving Task

1. Task definition is necessary to determine the resources required. Geographical factors will
affect manning, equipment and transportation requirements. For instance, the recovery of an aircraft
requires support different from that for a ship’s bottom survey. Figure 5-1-1, Planning Grid, shows a
typical task definition format. It, or a similar format, may be locally reproduced.

5105 Safe Diving Practice

1. The successful completion of a diving operation is dependent on careful attention to details.

Each is a small thing in itself, and each may be ignored successfully at some time or another in a
diver’s career. Investigation of diving accidents has shown that the diver who is continuously
successful never ignores safe diving rules and safety regulation, while the distressed diver has fallen
victim to either habitual or casual disregard of these rules and regulations. Many types of diving task
are suitable for development and application of standard operating procedures. Whenever possible,
these should be developed, promulgated and adhered to.

2. Surface-supplied diving is a complex evolution involving numerous personnel practising

many skills. To remain “worked up”, it is essential that both individuals and the entire team be
exercised regularly in all normal and emergency procedures.

3. Operational SSBA diving should not be attempted by a team which is not “worked up”.

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EMERGENCY PLANNING AND TASK DEFINITION GRID

Hyperbaric Chamber / Diving Unit Air-Sea Rescue Diving Medical Officer

Alternate / Hospital

Location Location Location Location

Contact Person Contact Person Contact Person Contact Person

Response Time Response Time Response Time Response Time

TASK DEFINITION

Task Definition Water Conditions Geographic Air Transport

Considerations

Temperature Location

Current

Depth Weather FX

Visibility

Obstructions Logistic Chain

Ice Cover

Specialized Time Estimate Personnel Req’d Other Considerations

Equipment

Time available

Figure 5-1-1 Planning Grid

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SECTION 2

DIVE PROCEDURES

5201 Attendant’s Duties (Tender’s)

1. The diver’s attendant is the link between the diver and his supervisor. Usually, the tender is
the first person to notice that something is wrong. The tender must remain alert, and be in contact
with the diver at all times, and ready to render assistance at a moment’s notice.

2. The attendants help the diver suit up and don equipment. They are responsible to ensure
correct attachment of the umbilical. They assist him to the stage or ladder, always keeping a hand on
the umbilical, close to the vest, to prevent a fall. The attendant and a back-up attendant must always
be on station to help in handling the umbilical. As the diver enters the water, the attendant handles
the umbilical, which should be led over a bulwark or deck edge roller whenever possible and should
be kept away from sharp edges.

3. During descent, the attendant must keep all slack out of the umbilical and maintain a
balanced, stable stance with both hands on the umbilical. A second attendant should provide back-
up until the diver is on the bottom to prevent the attendant being jerked overboard by a sudden pull.

4. Once the diver is on the bottom, the attendant should release tension on the umbilical. This
permits the diver to work unhindered, but allows the attendant to maintain contact easily. The
attendant should, from time to time, take in slack until the diver’s movement can be felt. Too much
slack in the umbilical will make signalling difficult, hinder the attendant from catching a fall, and
increase the possibility of fouling the umbilical. (See Article 5208 on working in wrecks.)

5. The attendant constantly monitors the divers’ progress, and keeps track of his position. He
may do this by a number of methods:

a. By observing the trail of bubbles. If the diver is searching the bottom, the bubbles should
move in a regular pattern; if working in place, they should not move significantly. However,
in open seas or strong currents it may be impossible to observe the bubbles;
b. By feeling the pull of the umbilical; or
c. By feeling the vibration of the pneumatic or hydraulic hoses as the diver operates the tools.

6. Where ever the diver is underwater, either working on or off the bottom, both attendants
must maintain a firm grip on the diver’s umbilical.

7. During ascent, both attendants must keep all slack out of the umbilical. If a descending line
is being employed, the attendant must haul the diver up to his first stop. Depending upon the
situation, the diver may then swing over to the stage. When a stage is being used it will normally
carry the divers from the bottom, through any decompression profile, to the surface. Accurate depth
control must be maintained.

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5202 Diving Communications

1. The attendant should monitor both the umbilical (by feel) and the descending line (by sight),
for any line-pull signals from the diver.

2. The List of Manual Signals is shown in Figure 5-2-1.

3. All signals are to be preceded by one pull to attract attention, except the Emergency Signal.

4. When using voice communications, traffic must be reduced to a minimum and messages
kept as brief as possible. Running commentaries by the diver are generally impracticable. When
several stations are on a common circuit, the identity of the speaker must always be announced at
the beginning of every message (for example, “Topside, Red Diver…”).

5. Directions and orders to the diver are to be repeated completely by the diver. If the diver
has been told to make a report on a particular object, for example, it is unnecessary for the attendant
to repeat the report as it is made. At suitable intervals the attendant should indicate that the report is
being received satisfactorily by stating “Roger” or “Understood”.

6. Radio circuit terminology should be kept to a minimum. However, the following common
terms will be useful:

“OVER” USED AT END OF REPORT

“ROGER / UNDERSTOOD” USED TO INDICATE RECEPTION OF MESSAGE

“SAY AGAIN” USED TO REQUEST REPETITION OF LAST MESSAGE

“STANDBY” USED TO REQUEST TEMPORARY BREAK IN A REPORT

7. Supplementary signals in addition to those listed in Figure 5-2-1 may be arranged by the
Diving Supervisor to take care of special circumstances as they occur. See Annex A Chapter 5,
SSBA Diving – Standard Operation Procedures, for standard voice procedures used in surface-
supplied diving.

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DIVER TO ATTENDANT
2 PULLS Lower me; or Give me slack
3 PULLS Take up my slack.
4 PULLS Haul me up.
Series of Pulls not
necessarily preceded by EMERGENCY HAUL ME UP *
1 PULL
* Note: This signal is not to be answered but to be obeyed
IMMEDIATELY
IT IS ONLY TO BE USED IN GREAT EMERGENCY

ATTENDANT TO DIVER
2 PULLS ON DESCENT - Stop going down.
2 PULLS ON ASCENT - You have come up too far;
Go down until stopped.
3 PULLS Stand by to come up.
4 PULLS Come Up
4 – 4 PULLS Come Up Hurry Up

DIVER TO ATTENDANT AND ATTENDANT TO DIVER

1 PULL I am all right / Call attention /
Made bottom / Left Bottom/ Interrogative
2 – 1 PULL Send down a rope’s end.
(or as previously arranged)
4 PULLS followed by Come up to your safety float; or
3 BELLS May I come up my safety float

DISTRESS SIGNALS
2 -2 -2 PULLS Fouled; Require assistance
3 -3 -3 PULLS Fouled ; but can clear myself

DIRECTION OR SEARCHING SIGNALS

NOTE: The diver shall face the umbilical and then go in the direction signalled.
1 PULL Search where you are
2 BELLS Go to the end of your distance line or jackstay.
3 BELLS Go to you RIGHT
4 BELLS Go to you LEFT
5 BELLS Come in; or; turn back if on jackstay

Figure 5-2-1 Manual Signals (Sheet 1 of 2)

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WORKING SIGNALS
1 PULL Hold on; or
Stop
2 BELLS Lower.
3 BELLS Pull up.
5 BELLS Have found, started, or finished my work.

HAND AND SPECIAL SIGNALS

THUMBS UP I am OK
HAND WAVED
I am in Trouble
ACROSS FACE
ONE DIVERS SIGNAL
RECALL EXPLODED All divers surface immediately
UNDERWATER

DECOMPRESSION SIGNALS – ATTENDANT TO DIVER

5 BELL Return to Stage

2 PULLS Ventilate
1 PULL Stop ventilation.
3 PULLS Standby to come up.
2 BELLS Travelling

DECOMPRESSION SIGNALS – DIVER TO ATTENDANT

1 PULL Stop
2 PULLS Lower
3 PULLS Pull up

NOTE: “PULL” – long, steady and distinct

“BELL” – short and sharp, as in the timing and

striking of a ship’s bell

Figure 5-2-1 Manual Signals (Sheet 2 of 2 )

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Figure 5-2-2 Winch Hand Signals

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5203 Descent by Line

1. If the diver jumps into the water, the attendant must provide positive control of the umbilical
and ensure to provide sufficient slack in the umbilical.

2. The diver remains at the surface until a leak check is conducted and the Supervisor is
satisfied that the helmet, suit valves and communications are in working order and properly adjusted.
The attendant or another diver can assist by looking for any telltale leaks. When the Supervisor is
satisfied, begin the dive. At this point, the attendants haul the diver over to the descending line.

3. The diver’s legs lock around the descending line and holds onto it. The air supply is
adjusted before starting the descent. See Figure 5-2-3. Diving by Descending Line:

a. The attendants move to one side to allow for a proper standoff angle.

4. In a descent by means of a descending line in a tideway, the diver’s back should be kept
against the current, forcing the diver’s chest against the descending line, not away from it.

5. The diver controls the rate of descent, informing the surface of the reason for any delays,
(e.g.: “Ears…)”.

5204 Descent by Stage

1. A single diver stands in the middle of the stage and holds on to the stage handrails for
support. Two divers normally face each other from the front and back of the stage. During lifting and
over-the-side deployment, the divers must grip the handrails with both hands. All portions of the
diver’s body and equipment must be within the structure to prevent possible injury.

2. The diver is lowered until the helmet/mask is awash. At this point, the descent is halted until
the diver is checked for leaks. The diver checks and adjusts helmet/mask, suit valves, and
communications, and reports when ready to dive. The diver is then lowered at a steady rate, allowing
sufficient time to equalize. Communications between diver and topside are maintained throughout
descent. The diver periodically reports: “OK RED / OK YELLOW”. If there is a difficulty, the diver
reports “STOP RED OR STOP YELLOW” and explains the problem. The diver reports when the
bottom or worksite can be seen and “STOP” when on the bottom. The diver will normally step off the
stage so that his umbilical passes under the top bar. This will assist in returning to the stage.
However, it should be understood that the particular job scenario may preclude having the umbilical
pass through the stage. See Figure 5-2-4, Diving by Stage.

3. If the current is more than 1.5 knots, the diver should descend and ascend by stage rather
than descending line so that travel will be as vertical as possible.

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Figure 5-2-3 Diving by Descending Line

Figure 5-2-4 Diving by Stage

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5205 Descent Rate

1. Decent rate is 18 mpm or slower. This allows the diver to equalize ear and sinus pressures,
and check the descent whenever necessary. Factors limiting the rapidity of a divers descent are the
possibility of a squeeze, dizziness, pain in the sinus passages, inability to equalize pressure across
the ear-drums, the effect of currents, and the need to approach and unknown bottom cautiously.

2. Pain in the ears during descent must not be ignored. The diver must stop and clear their
ears. Ascending one to two metres usually provides pressure relief, and the descent may then be
continued. If the dive is to be made in deep water, and the diver has trouble for a third time, the diver
should be brought to the surface and replaced by another.

3. The correct preparation of the nose-clearing device of the SSBA helmet, by adding
individualized pads, will greatly assist the diver in equalizing. If having trouble equalizing, with the
Supervisor’s permission a small free flow may be introduced to assist in clearing.

5206 Gas Supply Pressure

1. During descent and throughout the dive, the panel operator must ensure that the diver is
being provided with gas at the required pressure over the steadily increasing water pressure. Set
intermediate pressures in accordance with Figure 5-2-5, Depth for SSBA Helmet / LWSSDE Mask
vs. Gas Supply Pressure.

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SSBA HELMET DEPTH LWSSDE MASK

Supply Pressure Supply Pressure
bar msw bar
11.7 Surface 8.6
12.0 3 9.0
12.3 6 9.0
12.6 9 9.3
13.0 12 9.6
13.3 15 10.0
13.6 18 10.3
14.0 21 10.6
14.3 24 11.0
14.6 27 11.3
15.0 30 11.6
15.3 33 12.0
15.6 36 12.3
15.9 39 12.6
16.0 42 13.0
16.3 45 13.3
16.6 48 13.6
17.0 51 14.0
17.3 54 14.3
17.6 57
18.0 60
18.3 63
16.6 66
19.0 69
19.3 72
19.3 75
19.6 78
20.0 81
20.3 84
20.6 87
21.0 90

• Rounded up pressures are shown for ease of operations.

• Where two divers are on a common supply, pressure is to be set for the deeper diver
• LWSSDE Mask Breathing air or gas should be supplied to demand regulator at 8.5
bar over ambient.

• SSDE Helmet
a. 11.7 bar is authorized for umbilical over-bottom pressure.
b. 11 bar is authorized for stage bailout regulator.
c. 10 bar is to be set for diver mounted bailout first stage regulator.
d. Reduced umbilical over-bottom pressure of 10.7 bar is authorized when
diving at depths of 15 msw or less.

Figure 5-2-5 Depth for SSBA Helmet / LWSSDE Mask vs. Gas Supply Pressure

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5207 On Bottom

1. The diver is to report to the surface when the bottom is in sight and when on the bottom.
The diver adjusts buoyancy as necessary, orientates themselves to the bottom, checks and reports
bottom conditions then plans the next move. A minute spent at this time can often save many
minutes later.

2. The Supervisor will instruct the Console Operator to report the maximum depth the diver
achieves while on the bottom. The maximum (Actual) depth is considered the depth shown on the
Pneumofathometer gauge, plus 2 metres.

3. The diver should thoroughly ventilate the helmet and then adjust the demand regulator when
arriving on the bottom and at subsequent intervals throughout the dive and as directed from the
surface.

4. The diver should continually check that the umbilical is not fouled with other lines or
obstructions.

5. Before leaving the descending line or stage, the diver should orient with respect to the
descending line and the work. This may be done by direction of the current. However, the current
does not always flow in the same direction on the bottom as on the surface and in tidal areas, it will
change direction significantly, sometimes in a very short period of time. Consequently, the topside
personnel should warn the diver if they head off in the wrong direction. The most satisfactory method
of determining the direction of travel is by communication with the surface.

6. Upon leaving the descending line or stage, the diver should proceed slowly and cautiously
and carry one turn of umbilical on their arm to avoid being thrown off balance by sudden
communication pulls from the surface. The diver should examine the immediate surroundings
reporting any wreckage or obstruction that could interfere with the dive.

7. Movement is relatively easy in slack water, but as the tidal stream or current increases, it
becomes increasingly difficult to advance. This difficulty may be reduced by advancing in a stooping
or crawling position, exposing less of the body area to the sweep of the current. The latter position is
the easiest for underwater navigation.

8. In general, the diver should pass over obstructions. In passing around an obstruction, the
diver must keep in mind the side passed, to avoid fouling on return.

9. On a rocky bottom the diver must guard against catching their suit or arms and legs in
crevices or on sharp projections. If the umbilical becomes fouled, the diver must follow it back, coiling
it over an arm. The attendant must maintain control of the umbilical to assist in preventing fouling.

10. On a gravel bottom, especially when walking on a slope, the diver must be on guard against
slipping and falling.

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11. On a mud or silt bottom, movement must be kept to a minimum to avoid stirring up silt and
reducing visibility. The dry suit will need more inflation to reduce the diver’s negative buoyancy or the
diver’s boots will tend to sink into the mud. Care must be taken that the suit does not over-inflate and
cause a blow up. If sinking into the mud, the diver must relax and gradually work out by adjusting
buoyancy, wriggling the body and presenting maximum surface area to gain leverage to break the
suction of the mud. Over-inflation and the possibility of blow-up must be carefully guarded against
when breaking loose. It may be better to call for aid from the stand-by diver than to risk blow-up.
One thought should be kept in mind; mud, silt or quicksand are really just “thicker water” – not solid
enough to support the body, but still with greater density than water. The primary hazard with mud
bottoms comes from the concealment of obstacles and dangerous debris.

5208 Around Corners, Tunnelling, or Inside Wrecks

1. Entrapment, a cut gas hose, or collapse of the structure is an ever present hazard when a
diver is working in an enclosed space or wreck, or when tunnelling. Extra precautions are therefore
necessary and the attendants and safety divers must be ready for emergency procedures. See
Figure 1-2-1 on readiness of the standby diver.

2. Wrecks - A safety diver must be stationed at the entry point when a diver is working in a
wreck. In the event of voice communication failure with the surface, the safety diver must relay
manual signals. The diver should enter any confined space feet first and avoid forcing through and
opening which is just barely large enough for entry, without informing the surface beforehand.

3. Working around corners - When a diver is required to drag his umbilical around corners, a
safety diver should be stationed at each corner to tend lines and pass along any line-pull signals.
Such signals would be passed along on the first diver’s umbilical; the safety diver’s umbilical signals
pertain only to the safety diver’s own situation.

4. Tunnelling - A safety diver must be stationed at the tunnel entrance when tunnelling.

5209 Under Ships

1. When working under the bottom of a ship, the Supervisor should avoid having the diver work
on the opposite side of the keel from his attendant. Such movement would interfere with proper line
tending. In ship repair and salvage, consideration should be given to the need for special rigging and
staging.

5210 Lines and Rigging

1. When working with or near lines or moorings, stay away from lines under strain.

2. Avoid passing under lines or moorings if at all possible; avoid brushing against lines or
moorings which have been in the water long enough to become frayed and/or encrusted with
barnacles.

3. If a line or mooring is to be shifted, the diver must be brought to the surface and moved to a
position well clear of any hazard.

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4. If a diver must work with several lines, (messengers, float lines, lifting lines, etc.) each
should be distinct in character (size or material) or marking (colour codes, tags wrappings).

WWCAUTIONWW
Never cut a line unless it is positively identified

5. When making preparations to lift heavy weights from the bottom, the lines selected must be
of sufficient strength, and the surface platform must be positioned directly over the object to be
raised. Prior to the lift, the diver must be completely clear of the area. When heavy strops or crane
hooks are used, they should be very well marked with underwater lights. Chem-lights, hand lights or
surface powered lamps may be used.

5211 Tools

1. For most underwater work, the diver will need special tools. Some of these are standard
hand tools (preferably made of corrosion-resistant materials), and many others are specially designed
for underwater work. Always use the proper tool for the job. Special adaptations may be required to
make surface tools usable in the water.

2. Dropped tools are easily lost in limited visibility, or in silt. Since the diver can carry only a
limited weight on descent or ascent, arrangements should be made on the surface to ensure that the
proper tool arrives at the task site at the time the diver needs it. Tools that the diver carries should be
fitted with a brightly coloured buoyant lanyard that can be slipped over the arm.

3. A heavy canvas tool bag fitted with drain holes is useful for sending tools to the diver. A
special tool line with a shackle secures the tool bag to the divers descending line and leads from the
surface to a point at hand to the diver, at a sufficient angle that the tool bag will sink to the task site.
This tool line is also used by the surface to retrieve the tool bag. To lower larger tools, attach them to
the shackle on the tool line, and control them in the same way as the tool bag. Care should be taken
to ensure the shackle pin cannot accidently come free. When lowering items in dark or turbid water,
lights must be attached to the item, or working line, to prevent injury.

4. Never use a tool that is not in good repair.

5. Power tools should be sent down ahead of the diver and should be returned to the surface
before the diver makes his ascent.

6. The diving stage itself may be used as a worksite. This allows better organization of tools
and helps prevent their loss. The stage can also help give the diver leverage or stability when
applying force (as to a wrench) or when working with a power tool which will tend to transmit a force
back to the diver. In underwater cutting, lack of leverage or inability to apply sufficient force is often a
problem. Thought must be given to solving this problem before the diver goes to work. The diver can
obtain leverage through the use of a hogging line tied to the work. This can also help keep him close
to his task in a current.

7. In addition to knowing how to use a variety of tools, the diver may required training or
briefing in the use of various materials, such as cement, foam plastic, and patching compounds.

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5212 Preparing for Ascent

1. After the diver has completed the task or has received instructions from the surface to come
up, the necessary preparations for ascent should be made immediately. The Supervisor, having
previously determined the maximum depth of the diver, will make any changes required to the
decompression plan and will instruct the Chartman accordingly.

2. If a special line has been used for sending down tools, the diver should request that the line
be sent down to raise the tool bag or other tools to the surface prior to starting ascent. If no special
line has been used the diver should return to the descending line or stage via the distance line or
following the umbilical.

3. The diving stage, if possible, should be positioned on the bottom. The markers on the stage
line will assist the winch operator in positioning the stage at the appropriate decompression stops;
however, they are not the primary means of determining the stops. Readings from the
Pneumofathometer are the primary depth measurements.

5213 Ascent

1. When everything on the surface is ready, the diver is advised to stand-by to leave bottom.
The diver, after making certain that everything is clear and that there is nothing to interfere with the
ascent, stands on the stage or places one leg around the descending line, as when descending, and
prepares to ascend. While the diver may assist the attendant(s) primarily the diver shall be lifted off
the bottom by the attendant. In general, as the surface is approached, the diver will prefer to be
heavy, rather than light, to avoid blow-up. The decompression tables contained in Chapter 3 are
based on the requirement that the diver be brought to the surface at a specified rate which can be
controlled more accurately by the attendant than by the diver.

5214 Decompression Stops

1. During the time spent on the first and subsequent stops, the diver should check to see that
the lines are clear of the descending line and the stage. Fouled lines shall be reported immediately to
the attendants and they will help the diver un-foul the lines as much as possible. Similarly, when the
attendants detect fouled lines, the diver shall be advised of the fact. When the lines are clear, the
diver shall notify the surface. During the O2 stop, the diver must avoid all unnecessary activity or
work.

2. When the diver is ascending on a stage, the diver should pay close attention to messages
from the surface and in all cases endeavour to answer clearly and distinctly. When the diver is told
that the stage is to be raised, the diver should confirm that they have a firm hold on the stage before
reporting as ready to travel Prior to leaving the last stop, the diver must stand firmly on the stage
before signalling, ready to travel to the surface, since wave action will increase rapidly as the surface
is reached.

3. During the decompression period, the diver must be alert for any signs or symptoms of DCI.
If any are noticed, the diver is to report it to the surface immediately.

4. Upon arrival at the surface, the diver must maintain a firm hold on the stage rails.

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5. If the diver leaves the water via ladder, the attendants must provide assistance by keeping a
positive control of the umbilical. The gear is heavy, and a fall back into the water could result in
serious injury. Under no conditions should any equipment be removed before the diver is
firmly on deck.

5215 Current or Tideway

1. The Supervisor must be personally acquainted with the times and characteristics of the tides
and currents, bearing in mind that the surface stream is not normally the same as the stream at the
bottom. Diving in a tide is potentially dangerous and the diving supervisor must decide when
conditions are likely to endanger the diver and whether the risk is justified. It is essential that the
diving boat be securely moored and that communications are working.

2. The behaviour of the descending line will give a good indication of when a diver may usefully
be sent down. If the tidal stream sweeps a 45 Kg clump off the bottom, it will generally be impossible
for the diver to do anything on the bottom.

3. A method of diving in strong tidal streams is to anchor the boat upstream of the task and
send the diver down the descending line, which angles downstream. The diver cannot return to the
surface by the descending line under these circumstances unless pulled up. If necessary the diver
can let go the descending line altogether. This method must not be used if the diver has to undergo
decompression stops.

4. If there is any doubt of the divers’ ability to control his ascent because of the strength of the
current, the diver should be instructed to keep heavy and allow them to be pulled up slowly.
Meanwhile the diver should, if possible, have their back to the stream and maintain a good grip on the
descending line with both legs and both hands. In strong tidal streams, it will be difficult for a diver to
cling to the descending line, let alone ascend it, if facing the stream.

5. The diving supervisor must ensure that the diver is called up in time to complete any
necessary decompression stops and to surface before the current becomes too strong to remain on
the descending line.

6. It is particularly difficult to clear a diver who becomes fouled in a strong tidal stream;
therefore, the timing of the diver in relation to tidal streams is important.

5216 Bottom Searches

1. The primary method for searching on the bottom using SSBA is the circular search using a
distance line. This and other standard search methods are described in Volume 2, Chapter 5 of the
CF Diving Manual.

2. Once the object of a search is located, it should be marked. The diver can secure the
distance line to the object as an interim measure.

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5217 Cold Weather Operations

1. Cold causes the greatest reduction in diver efficiency under normal circumstances.
Reduced manual dexterity, motor control and even reduced ability to make critical decisions and react
to emergencies are all possible in varying degrees. See Figure 5-3-5.

2. Anyone working outdoors in severe cold must be aware of the possibilities of hypothermia
and guard against it. Strict adherence to the lessons and procedures taught in winter environmental
training and consideration for supporting personnel, as well as, divers will prevent such danger from
developing. See Figure 5-2-7.

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Figure 5-2-6 Thermal Factors Affection Diving Personnel; Underwater

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Figure 5-2-7 Thermal Factors Affection Diving Personnel Above Water

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3. The body restricts the flow of blood to the surface of the skin in order to maintain body core
temperature. If the skin temperature drops below 10°C, all sense of touch is lost. If the temperature
continues to drop below freezing, all circulation stops and frostbite occurs. Frostbite can be
prevented by protecting skin from exposure, by avoiding alcohol, and by avoiding smoking, which
constricts blood vessels and increases the probability of frostbite. All personnel on the surface must
be briefed to watch others for signs of frostbite, as this often is the best method of avoiding serious
injury. Frostbite symptoms are initially tingling and redness, followed by paleness and numbness of
the affected area. Slow re-warming is recommended unless medical personnel are available, when
rapid warming may be used. Hot, high energy drinks should be administered. Recovery has been
known when affected parts were black and the necessity of amputation seemed clear. Therefore,
slow, careful and determined first aid is needed. Severe pain will be experienced upon re-warming of
parts.

4. Divers and support personnel frequently work on the ice for long periods in direct sunlight.
Snow-blindness is caused by extreme exposure to the ultra-violet rays of the sun that penetrates mist
and fog and can be reflected from the snow. Goggles or sunglasses shall be worn to assist in the
prevention of snow-blindness.

5218 Ice Diving in SSBA

1. Ice diving procedures are dealt with in Volume 2 of the CF Diving Manual. However,
additional instructions relating specifically to ice diving in SSBA, are given in this Article.

2. Generally, SSBA is not used in ice diving because of the complex surface support required.
Self-contained equipment has the advantages of lightweight, mobility, rapid deployment and freedom
of movement of the diver. However, because of the limited endurance and depth capability of CABA
and the lack of a diver’s heating system with the LWSSD system, it may be necessary to use SSBA in
such operations as aircraft crash investigation or other urgent salvage, recovery or repair tasks.

3. A SSBA ice diving operation will invariably be ordered for lengthy or complex tasks.
However, it cannot be overemphasized that, because of the environment, additional time will be
required to set up, conduct and terminate the dive. The following activities are additional to the
normal preparations for a dive in temperate areas:

a. Clearing a suitably large work area and dive site of snow, etc;
b. Preparing entry holes;
c. Erecting accommodation, dive site, changing station and ancillary equipment shelters;
d. Providing a supply route; and
e. Maintaining the dive site, holes and supply routes.

NOTE
In northern regions, long nights or continuous darkness may hamper surface work.

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4. If it is anticipated that decompression will be required, the diver’s thermal protection must be
adequate and conservative decompression procedures used if necessary.

5. If a hyperbaric chamber is required on site it will likely be a small portable type, and will
require thorough protection against the elements and provision for temperature control arrangements
such as space heater and fire resistant blankets.

6. The helmet should be kept in a warm place before diving. It is important that the diver tests
the helmet and regulator in a warm place, and not wear it while on the surface or in an exposed, cold
location, for longer than necessary. The diver’s time on the surface should be kept to a minimum.
Once in the water, chances of a malfunction are minimal. However, if a regulator is allowed to free-
flow at depth for as little as five seconds, freeze-up may occur. The diver should therefore, avoid
purging the demand regulator when diving in cold water (below 3°C). Finally, the air supply must
meet the dryness requirement of CFTO D-87-003-000/SG-001, Purity of Compressed Air and
Gases for Divers. The best preventive measure against harsh environmental conditions which
induce freeze-up is provision of surface shelter over the dive site. A heated tent or hut will greatly
reduce the chances of diving equipment malfunction owing to cold.

5219 Hot Water Heater – Use

1. If hot water heating system is used and is essential to the safety of the diver, a secondary
supply must be available.

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SECTION 3

GUIDE TO EQUIPMENT CHECKS

5301 Introduction

1. This section provides a standard sequence for operating the diving support system and
SSBA during surface supplied diving operations.

2. DO NOT TAKE SHORT CUTS IN THESE POCEDURES

5302 Support Systems

1. The support systems and equipment required (i.e. other than equipment worn by the diver)
are:

a. Air compressors;
b. Air and gas storage banks and distribution piping;
c. Hyperbaric chamber;
d. Diving Control Panel;
e. Appropriate Manuals;
f. Hot water heaters;
g. Stage, deck winch, handling gear, and guide lines;
h. Umbilicals; and
i. Communication.

5303 Air and Gas Supply

1. Ensure air compressor and gas supplies are in date for purity test and system certification. If
a possibility of doubt about purity or mixture content exists, these must be checked.

2. Ensure that sufficient air and gases are available.

3. Bring primary and secondary banks on line to Diving Control Panel and hyperbaric chamber.
Record all pressures.

4. Start up and check air compressors and top up air banks if necessary.

5304 Hyperbaric Chamber Start-up

1. Bring chamber on line, ready for immediate pressurization.

2. Conduct pre-dive checks on chamber air supply, BIBS, communication, lighting, and ensure
required equipment and clothing are available.

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3. Have a copy of Hyperbaric Chamber Operation available (Volume 5 of the CF Diving
Manual).

5305 Diving Control Panel Start-up

1. Adjust regulators to bring primary air or gas on line to outlet valves.

5306 Stage and Handling Gear Checks

1. Shackle the stage to the lift wire (do not use a hook). Mouse all shackle pins with flexible
stainless steel wire.

2. Check the operation of the winch by lifting the stage from the deck and lowering it back in
place, while carrying weights equivalent to the intended load.

3. Ensure that the lifting equipment is in date for static and running load tests. A tally plate
should be affixed with this information displayed.

4. Ensure that any tools and equipment which are to be carried on the stage to the job site are
aboard and thoroughly secured.

5. Deploy descending line(s) for the diver(s) and stage.

6. Check water depth.

7. Stage is lifted outboard and the guide eyes secured to the weighted shot lines. The stage is
lowered to the bottom and returned to the surface checking travel rates. Depth gauges shall be
attached to the stage to confirm depth.

5307 Divers’ Umbilicals

1. Ensure umbilicals are in date for air samples and weight test.

2. Ensure umbilicals will pay out freely.

3. Check hoses and cables for damage, chafing and kinking.

4. Check end connectors.

5. Secure the inboard end of each umbilical to a deck cleat or other firm fastening.

6. Connect hoses and cables to Control Panel outlets and to the water heater outlet. Ensure
that there is no strain on the connections.

5308 Water Heater Start-up

1. Information for the operation and maintenance of the Hot Water Heater may be found in
CFTO C-87-198-000/MS-001, Operation and Maintenance of DUI ECONO Hot Water Heater.

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WWWARNINGWW
Failure to purge for 30 seconds may be dangerous.

WWWARNINGSWW
1. Starting Burner after Ignition Failure Do not attempt to restart burner when
(a) Excess oil has accumulated,
(b) When combustion chamber is full of oil vapours or
(c) When the combustion chamber is very hot.
2. Press reset button on primary control should start burner. Do not attempt this more than
twice.
3. Do not fill the oil tank while burner is operating.

5309 Suits and Accessory Equipment

1. The diver is responsible for checking the equipment listed in this article prior to commencing
the dive. This examination is one of the standard pre-dive checks. Although some of the equipment
may have been previously checked by other personnel prior to the day’s operations, each diver must
confirm that the equipment is in sound condition.

2. The diver dons the following essential equipment:

a. Suit (including underwear or liner as applicable) (Chapter 4, Section 3);

b. Vest (including weights and emergency cylinder);
c. Diving knife; and
d. Weighted boots or fins.

3. The diver may wear the following optional equipment:

a. Helmet-mounted camera and lights, or

b. Helmet mounted lights

4. Secure the umbilical to the diver’s vest or harness in such a way that it may not be released
accidentally.

5. Connect the end fittings of the umbilical to the corresponding fittings to the helmet and suit:

a. gas hose;
b. communications;
c. suit inflation whip or hot water hose; and
d. heating whip shroud.

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6. Pneumofathometer hose free end is secured at the diver’s chest level

7. The standby’s state of readiness shall be as stated in Article 1205.

5310 Communication Checks

NOTE
The communication set should be operated on a flat surface where it will not fall or slide, or
be exposed to excessive salt spray. When possible, locate the unit away from other
electronic equipment, electrical motors, generators, or other sources of electromagnetic
interference.

Communication Checks, Helle Communication Set

1. Connect the divers helmet communication whips to their umbilicals

2. Plug in the connectors to the RED ---------------- to “DIVER 1” or “DIVER 2” as

surface unit. appropriate
BLACK ------------- to “EXTERNAL SPEAKER”.

3. If operating on external power, switch to 115 Volt or 230 Bolt setting as appropriate for power
input.

4. Turn the TENDER VOLUME switch clockwise to turn the set on.

5. Divers give a short count into their helmets on deck. Reception is monitored at the set.

6. Adjust for the desired volume at the speaker. Be sure the SPEAKER switch is in the ON
position. Verify that the TENDER VOLUME switch adjusts the audio output of the speaker.

7. Depress and hold the AUTO/LISTEN/TALK switch to the TALK Position, and speak into the
speaker.

8. Adjust the DIVER VOLUME control knob to obtain the required audio output to the diver
microphones.

9. Place the UNSCRAMBLER selector switch in the MODE 1 position.

Place the DEPTH IN FEET selector knob in the AIR CHECK position. Have another person
speak into the diver’s helmet. The system should continue to operate normally with only a
slight decrease in voice clarity.

10. Slowly rotate the DEPTH IN FEET selector knob clockwise while another person speaks into
the diver’s helmet. As the control is rotated, the monitored voice should become progressively
lower in frequency until it becomes almost completely unintelligible beyond 1000 feet (300
metres).

11. Adjust the DEPTH IN FEET selector knob to the depth of the divers, and then adjust it slightly
for the most natural sounding voice and best intelligibility. Once the DEPTH IN FEET selector
knob has been set, it requires no further adjustment unless the depth or the oxygen-helium
mixture is changed.

Figure 5-3-1 Communication Checks, Helle Communication Set

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NOTE
Using the helium unscrambler circuit, the diver should speak distinctly at a slow to moderate
speaking rate without unnaturally forcing their voice to drop in pitch. Also, he should speak
loudly enough to override ventilation noises. Practice speaking sessions with the diver able
to hear his own corrected speech are helpful to improve speaking technique.

5311 SSBA Helmet Pre-Dive Checks

1. The First dive of the day check list stated below shall be performed by the first diver and a
Pre-dive check off sheet signed by that diver. This is to be retained with the rough dive sheets.

2. For all the following dives for that day, the diver shall carryout the, ‘Prior to each Dive”
checks and inform the Dive Supervisor that they are conducted

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SSBA Helmet Pre-Dive Checks

During preparations at
By the diver prior to each dive
the beginning of the day's diving

1. Visually inspect all rubber and moulded 1. Ensure that the nose-clearing device slides
plastic components for cracking and fatigue. in and out easily.

2. Inspect all metal components for loose 2. Apply a thin film of anti-fogging agent to the
mounting bolts, severe dents, or cracks, etc faceplate. Wipe off any excess. A mild,
unscented liquid soap may be used.

3. Check that the lock nut and adjustment nut 3. Fit earphones into side pockets of
are secure and properly adjusted on the neck headliner
clamp and seal

4. Check the one-way valve as follows: 4. Ensure that headliner is individually

adjusted and correctly attached
• Open the steady flow valve.
• Shut the emergency valve.
• Create a vacuum on the inlet adapter and
place the tongue against the inlet. If a leak
is detected, the one-way valve must be
dismantled and, if necessary, replaced with
a functioning one.

5. Connect the first stage to the side block 5. Ensure that the oral-nasal mask is a close
assembly. fit and is correctly attached. Ensure proper
alignment of oral nasal non-return valves to
allow flow of gas from helmet space to oral-
nasal.

6. Check the emergency cylinder, ensuring 6. Ensure that only moderate force is
that it contains the same gas mixture as that required to lock the neck clamp into place.
used for the dive. The locking tension should be tight but not
"forced" to the point of bending the lever

7. Connect the gas supply hose to the main 7. Ensure that the interior of the neck dam
gas supply inlet fitting. has no small tears or damage likely to cause
leakage.

8. Connect communication whip to 8. Check the emergency cylinder pressure.

communication cable. The minimum pressure required is 193 bar
(gauge).

9. Confirm there is flow of gas by depressing

9. Bring air online to the helmet.
the demand regulator purge button.

10. Confirm there is flow of gas by

10. Test communications with surface
depressing the demand regulator purge
station.
button.

11. Test communications with surface

station.

Figure 5-3-2 SSBA Helmet Pre-Dive Checks

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5312 Donning SSBA

1. Prior to donning helmets, ensure that each diver is dressed correctly with regard to suitand
other equipment.

2. Attendants place helmet on their diver and clamp in place. Article 4212.

3. Connect first stage to emergency cylinder.

4. Each attendant verifies that the emergency valve on the side block assembly is closed by
turning the knob.

5. Open the emergency cylinder valve fully.

6. Confirm that the suit inflation valve is functioning (if used).

7. Secure each diver’s umbilical to their weighted vest using carabiner clip.

8. Set the gas supply pressure IAW Figure 5-3-4. (In this case the surface.)

5313 SSBA Helmet Breathing System Check

1. Confirm that demand the regulator purge valve is functioning.

2. Open steady flow valve and ensure that there is adequate flow. Close steady flow valve.

3. Adjust regulator adjustment knob.

NOTE
Turn out until a free flow is created and then turn in until the free flow is stopped. See Article
4206 on regulator adjustment.

4. Inform diver that the main gas supply valve will be shut off.

5. Test emergency gas supply system.

6. Shut emergency valve

7. Open main gas supply valve.

8. Test flow of water for hot water suit (if used).

9. Instruct diver to immerse in the water and check for leaks.

10. Diver signals, “Ready to dive”.

5314 Standard Procedure for SSBA Diving

1. This procedure starts at the point where the divers are dressed and ready for their helmets.
See Annex A, Chapter 5.

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5315 SSBA Helmet Doffing

1. Remove helmet.

2. Shut off breathing gas to supply hose.

3. Bleed down gas supply hose at helmet.

4. Back off regulator adjustment knob.

5. Shut emergency cylinder valve.

6. Open emergency valve on side block to bleed down emergency hose.

7. Disconnect helmet from umbilical.

8. Remove helmet inner liner, and squeeze out water (do not twist or wring the foam), then
hang to dry.

9. Wipe the inside of hat and clean the oral-nasal mask. Remove any sand or dirt from inside
faceplate.

10. Perform post-dive routine.

5316 Shutdown

1. Stage and Handling Gear:

a. Secure stage.
b. Recover and secure guidelines.
c. Secure winch.

2. Water Heater (See Article 4406.)

a. Shut down of the Hot Water Heater may be found in CFTO C-87-198-000/MS-001,
Operation and Maintenance of DUI ECONO Hot Water Heater.

3. Umbilicals:

a. Cap ends of all supply hoses, to preserve cleanliness.

b. Check fittings and hoses for damage.
c. Stow umbilicals.

4. Diving Control Panel:

a. Close inlet valves.

b. Bleed down, back off regulators.

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c. Close outlet valves.
d. Cap all outlet connections to maintain cleanliness.

5. Communications:

a. Shut down surface set.

b. Charge battery (if necessary).
c. Stow set.
d. Wash umbilical electrical connectors in fresh water and allow to dry.

6. Pneumofathometer:

a. Disconnect and secure.

7. Diver’s Suits / weight vest:

a. Divers shower in suits or wash them in fresh water.

b. Check valves, zipper, seals, fabric, for damage and cleanliness.
c. Repair if necessary and stow.
d. Wash and check vest, then store.

8. Chamber:

a. Shut down one hour after completion of decompression, upon receiving authorization to do
so from the Diving Supervisor.

9. Air and Gas Supply:

a. Close bank outlet valves.

b. Note bank pressures and gas consumption.
c. Replace empty oxygen and mixture cylinder.
d. Shut down air compressors after topping up banks.

5317 Documentation

1. Complete the timekeeping and diver records, decompression records and diver charts.

2. Supervisor checks dive log and ensures that all documentation is retained in log.

3. Dive Supervisor’s Work Sheets must be retained by the unit conducting the dive for a period
of five (5) years.

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SECTION 4

SAFETY DURING UNDERWATER WORK

5401 Introduction

1. Divers use a variety of underwater work tools, including cutting and welding equipment, and
pneumatically or hydraulically-powered tools. Operating procedures for these types of equipment are
provided in other manuals. Safety procedures which are mandatory when cutting, welding or using
power tools underwater are stated in this section. Other aspects of underwater work safety are also
discussed in this section.

5402 Safety When Cutting and Welding

1. The main sources of danger when cutting and welding underwater come from explosive
gases, pieces that fall from the work, and electric power.

2. In underwater cutting and welding operations using electricity, it is mandatory to take

precautions to protect the diver from electric shock from the cutting, welding, or any other electrical
circuit. This is especially true in sea-water, which is an excellent conductor of electricity. In
operations involving oxygen cutting, constant alertness must be maintained to prevent the flame from
coming in contact with the diver, the divers dress, lines, or hoses.

3. All personnel concerned with underwater welding and cutting operations are to make
themselves thoroughly conversant with these regulations. Compliance with them is essential to diver
safety.

5403 General Cutting and Welding Precautions

1. The general precautions to be followed in underwater welding and cutting are as follows:

a. Personnel designated to operate underwater welding and cutting equipment shall be

qualified divers who have been properly instructed and qualified to operate such equipment.
They are to be assisted by experienced attendants;
b. Only approved equipment, such as torches and holders, regulators, and hoses that have
been examined and tested and found to be safe shall be used. Inspect all equipment for
worn or damaged parts and insulating material before starting operations;
c. In underwater operations, an attendant shall be assigned to the care and control of the
cutting and welding gas supply. The attendant shall be positioned so as to have
unhindered, quick access to the valves in case of an emergency;
d. Before starting any cutting or welding operation, ensure that there are no highly
combustible or explosive materials, whether gases, liquids, or solids, within a radius of at
least 50 feet of the working area;
e. Oxygen under pressure reacts violently with oil or grease. Oxygen cylinders, valves,
regulators, hoses and other apparatus and fittings shall not be handled with oily hands,
gloves, or greasy materials, or transported or stored where they can become fouled with oil
or grease;

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f. A jet of oxygen shall never be allowed to strike an oily surface, greasy clothes, or enter a
fuel tank that has contained a flammable substance.

WWWARNINGWW
Oxygen must never be used as a substitute for compressed air.

5404 Surface Safety Precautions for Arc Cutting and Welding

1. Only approved electric welding machines and accessories that have been tested and found
to conform to the service specifications shall be used. The equipment shall be operated at all times
according to the procedures and precautions specified by the supplier and according to the safety
precautions in this section. Precautions to be observed at the surface in operation of arc cutting and
welding equipment are listed below. Articles 5508 to 5510 deal with underwater precautions:
a. The welding-machine operator shall ensure that the welding machine frame is grounded
before starting operations.
b. The welding-machine operator shall ensure that neither terminal of the welding machine is
short-circuited, or can become short-circuited, to the machine frame before starting
operations;
c. The welding-machine operator shall ensure that all electrical connections are securely
made before starting operations;
d. The welding-machine operator shall, whenever practicable, stand on dry wooden mats or
similar insulating material and not on grounded metal structures;
e. Personnel shall wear dry rubber or rubberized-canvas gloves in good condition when
handling energized holders, torches, cables, or machines. The diver should wear good
quality rubber “kitchen” gloves underneath appropriate neoprene mitts or gloves;
f. Welding-machine commutators shall be kept clean to prevent excessive flashing;
g. Power supply cables and welding or cutting cables shall be kept separated and not allowed
to become entangled;
h. Welding cables shall be kept dry when practicable and free of grease and oil to prevent
premature breakdown of the cable insulation;
i. Welding cables shall be maintained in good electrical and mechanical condition to avoid
unnecessary hazards;
j. Long cables on deck shall be substantially supported overhead when practicable. When
this is not practicable, the cables shall be protected from damage and arranged to prevent
interference with personnel or with safe passage; and
k. Welding equipment used in the open shall be protected from harsh or wet weather
conditions. When not in use, the equipment shall be stored.

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5405 Safety Switch

1. The use of a positive-operated disconnecting safety switch in the cutting or welding circuit is
mandatory to protect the diver. Full control is obtained by switching the current on only when the
diver is actually cutting or welding or when the electrode is positioned for starting or stopping the
operation. To make these switches effective for safeguarding the diver, only approved safety switches
that have been found safe by all practicable tests and examinations shall be used. The procedures
outlined in Article 5408 must be followed.

2. When a single-pole disconnecting switch is used, special care must be taken to ensure that
the switch is not being shorted out. This can be done by making certain that the cable between the
welding machine and the switch is fully insulated along its entire length, and is not wet, bruised, or
worn, and that cables do not lie on a steel deck, constituting a potential source of danger.

3. Regardless of type, the disconnecting safety switch shall be located so that the diving
attendant on the communication system can operate or oversee its operation at all times that the
diver is below the surface. The attendant shall not operate the switch, nor open or close the circuit,
unless specifically directed by the diver to do so. When so directed, the attendant shall confirm each
change with the diver.

5406 Underwater Power Cables

1. Safety precautions related to the use of power cables and cable connectors for underwater
operations are as follows:

a. All parts of submerged cables shall be fully insulated;

b. Inspect cables and cable connections for damaged insulation before starting operations.
Defects in the cable must be repaired or the cable replaced before starting operations;
c. Use only approved welding cables thatare completely insulated, flexible, and conform to
the service specifications. They must be capable of handling the maximum current
requirements of the work in progress;
d. When connecting lengths of cable, use substantial connectors that have a capacity equal to
or greater than the cable;
e. All connections shall be made tight and thoroughly insulated by tape or other means. Give
all of the underwater connections a tight final wrapping of rubber tape to prevent loss of
current at connections;
f. Make sure that all cable within 3 metres of electrode holder is continuous, i.e. free of
splices;
g. Connect and arrange the ground cables to the work so that the diver’s body is never
between the electrode and ground side of the welding circuit; and
h. Power cables that are used for underwater work shall not be used for topside work, where
damage through wear and tear would render them a serious hazard when used
underwater.

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5407 Diving Dress When Cutting and Welding

1. To protect the diver during underwater cutting and welding operations, it is extremely
important that the diving dress and equipment shield against electric shock and eye injury. The
following rules must be observed to ensure the safety of the diver:

a. The diver shall not have any part of the body in contact with the grounded work when the
safety switch is closed. There is the possibility of touching an electrode, thereby completing
the electrical cutting/welding circuit;
b. The diver must be clothed in diving dress that fully insulates from all electrical circuits,
including torches, electrode holders, the grounded work, electric igniters, and the water
itself;
c. Either a foam neoprene drysuit or an incompressible drysuit is suitable for underwater
cutting or welding. If the suit is in good condition and has no holes or tears in it. The SSBA
helmet is preferable to the LWSSDE mask, as it keeps the diver’s head dry and does not
conduct an electrical current. Any metal components of the helmet that may touch the
diver’s face must be insulated with rubber tape or in some other suitable way. This
protection for the diver is required regardless of whether AC or DC current is used;
d. A wetsuit may be used for arc cutting or welding operations, providing the following
conditions are met :
(1) At no time is AC current to be used, as a wetsuit cannot be fully insulated,
(2) The wetsuit must be in good condition, with its cellular structure intact, and the suit
itself free of tears, holes, or other defects that might impair its electrical insulating
properties;
e. The use of rubber or rubberized-canvas gloves is mandatory. Good quality kitchen rubber
gloves are effective and permit the dexterity required. However, they must be worn inside
neoprene wet or hot water suit gloves; and
f. Divers shall wear a supplementary welding-lens faceplate whenever performing electric arc
cutting or welding. This faceplate should be fitted with No. 6 or No. 8 welding glass. See
Article 4310 and Figure 4-3-5.

2. The diving dress, wet or dry, shall be inspected for holes or tears that could permit direct
contact with the electrode or ground, or with any other current-carrying parts of the cutting or welding
circuit. Suits containing such defects shall not be used.

5408 Underwater Procedures When Cutting and Welding

1. Extreme care should be taken by the diver to observe all safety precautions when engaged
in underwater cutting or welding operations. The diver must be constantly alert for unforeseen
circumstances resulting from a combination of underwater hazards, such as adverse currents,
unstable footing, poor visibility, confined working spaces, and the dangers of handling explosive
gases and electrical circuits. The diver should observe the following precautions:

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a. The current shall be off at all times except when the diver is actually cutting or welding, or
when the electrode is in the cutting or welding position;
b. The current shall be off at all times while the diver inserts the electrode into the holder,
locates the starting point, holds the electrode against the work, and while the diver is
positioning. When fully positioned and ready to cut the diver signals: "SWITCH ON". The
safety switch is then closed;
c. When the electrode is consumed, or the operation is finished, the diver tell the surface,
“CURRENT OFF”. The attendant shall not confirm the request until the circuit is broken;
that is, until after the safety switch is opened. At the same time the diver shall hold the
cutting or welding position until signalled: “CURRENT OFF” and has received the report
back that the current is off. The diver may then remove the electrode stub or carry on with
the next task.
d. The positive operating safety switch must be placed in the cutting or welding circuit in such
a position that it cannot be closed accidentally by gravity. It must also be close enough to
the attendant to ensure constant control of the switch and that the welding circuit can be
opened or closed as requested by the diver.

2. The electrode holder or oxygen arc torch should be handled as though it were a loaded
pistol. The bare end of the electrode, which is an exposed terminal of the cutting or welding circuit,
shall not be pointed toward the diver’s body or helmet. Special care should be taken not to touch the
helmet with the electrode or any part of the electrode holder or torch. Ensure that all current-carrying
parts of the electrode holder are fully insulated.

3. Since it is possible that there may be some electric contact between the diver and the
electrode holder or torch, care must be taken to avoid touching the work with any metallic part of the
diving suit, helmet or accessory gear.

5409 Underwater Explosive Gases

1. In underwater cutting or welding operations, all possible precautions must be taken to guard
against explosions of entrapped gases. When cutting into a compartment, it is mandatory to vent the
compartment before starting cutting. Also, ensure that adjoining compartments do not contain trapped
explosive gases.

2. Explosive gases may result from a variety of chemical reactions, some of which are not
obvious to the inexperienced diver. Explosive gases may be produced as follows:

a. The actual process of oxy-arc cutting will produce hydrogen gas. Analyses have shown that
70 to 92 percent of residual gas is hydrogen.
Hydrogen is highly explosive. —
The UK Institute of Diving Contractors has reported that several experiments have been
conducted into unexplained blowback while cutting. It was determined that a cutting rod
underwater could ionize sufficient hydrogen to fill the hollow centre of the rod. When an arc
was struck the hydrogen exploded with sufficient force to blow the faceplate out of a

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SSBA helmet. To eliminate this hazard during the conduct of oxy-arc cutting by CF divers,
‘oxygen is to be switched ON and left running prior to striking an arc to ensure all hydrogen
is flushed clear’:
b. Diesel, gasoline and aviation fuel mixed with various gases, particularly oxygen from cutting
operations, will produce highly explosive mixtures;
c. Paints, solvents, oil, etc. mixed with oxygen will explode;
d. Vegetable or animal matter, through decay, will produce toxic and explosive gases, without
any additional oxygen being added; and
e. Deteriorating explosives and ammunition can produce toxic and explosive gases;

3. Generally, warmer water will accelerate the production of explosive gases resulting from
decay or deterioration.

4. Venting of compartments may be done with drills, mechanical cutting gear or explosive
charges, providing damage will not impede operations. When cutting into compartments that are
lagged, oxygen will accumulate in the lagging and produce explosions. Cutting in small patches will
permit the diver to remove lagging by hand, preventing further oxygen retention as the cut progresses
around the larger perimeter of the piece being removed.

5410 Underwater Cutting – Other Hazards

1. The diver should make a careful examination of the work before starting to cut. There is
always the danger that the target piece cut away may fall or roll over, pinning or fouling the diver. The
diver should determine where and how the cut piece will fall and whether there are any pipes, wires,
or projections on it to foul lines or cause the piece to swing around in an unexpected way.

2. When cutting away all but the simplest pieces, or when there is any possibility that a piece
may fall in a dangerous way, precautions must be taken to control the situation. A crane and strop
may be used to take the weight in a safe direction. The piece may be cut away until the crane can
tear it free of the remaining connecting sections; the diver must be well clear during this process.
Whenever possible, the diver should return to the surface before tearing free.

3. When tearing free, it is essential that the strop passed through the window cut in the target
piece be capable of taking the load. Parting such a strop under load could risk serious injury to
personnel or severe damage to equipment.

4. When cutting operations are conducted under less than ideal conditions (visibility, current,
sea state or depth) it is most important that the diver’s head be protected by a hard hat. The helmet
is, therefore, the best outfit from the point of view of physical protection, shock protection and
communication clarity.

5411 – 5499 Not Allocated

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ANNEX A
CHAPTER 5

SSBA DIVING
STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES (SOP)

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ANNEX A
CHAPTER 5
SSBA DIVING
STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES (SOP)

No. Action / Statement Action By Air HeO2

1 PRE-DIVE CHECKS Supervisor X X

HELMETING DIVERS
2
a. Confirming AIR is online to all helmets Supervisor X X

b. “HELMET STANDBY DIVER” Supervisor X X

c. “HELMET ON AND LOCKED, PINS IN, EMERGENCY

CYLINDER OPEN, ______ BAR ____ / ____ MIX,
EMERGENCY VALVE IS SHUT, SUIT INFLATION (or Tender X X
hot water) HOOKED UP, LIFELINE SECURED WITH
CARABINER AND LOCKED. READY FOR SYSTEMS
CHECK.”
d. “STANDBY DIVER – STAND BY FOR SYSTEMS Supervisor X X
CHECK.”

e. “STANDBY DIVER - STANDING BY FOR SYSTEMS Standby

X X
CHECK” Diver

f. “STANDBY DIVER – CONDUCT SYSTEMS CHECK.” Supervisor X

g. The diver checks purge, checks steady flow, adjusts

Standby
regulator. X X
Diver
“STANDBY DIVER – SYSTEMS CHECK CORRECT.”

h. “STANDBY DIVER – STAND BY TO SHIFT TO Supervisor X X

EMERGENCY MODE.”

i. “STANDBY DIVER – STANDING BY TO SHIFT TO Standby

X X
EMERGENCY MODE.” Diver

j. “CONSOLE – AIR OFF TO STANDBY DIVER.”

Console operator will shut AIR off to the standby diver Supervisor X X
and report.
k. “STANDBY DIVER – BLEED DOWN.”
The diver will open the steady flow valve and bleed Supervisor X X
down the umbilical, Without direction the diver will then
open the emergency valve
Standby
l. “STANDBY DIVER ON EMERGENCY.” X X
Diver

m. “STANDBY DIVER SHORT COUNT” Supervisor X X

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No. Action / Statement Action By Air HeO2

HELMETING DIVERS Cont’d

2
n. The standby diver will give a short count. Supervisor Standby
N/A X
Cont’d must listen for voice change if HeO2 diving. Diver

o. While the diver is breathing from the emergency supply,

the tenders will apply a light coat of leak detector to the X X
valves and report status to the Supervisor.
p. “STANDBY DIVER – OFF EMERGENCY” The diver
must completely close the side valve and the
Supervisor checks that it is closed before proceeding. X X
Standby diver will, without direction, report when off
emergency supply
q. “CONSOLE – MIXED GAS TO STANBY DIVER” The

Supervisor
console operator will put MIXED GAS to the diver and N/A
report. X

If diving AIR, the order will be :

“CONSOLE – AIR TO STANDBY DIVER” X
N/A
The console operator will put AIR to the diver and
report.

r. “STANDBY DIVER – VENTILATE, VENTILATE”

Approximately 5 – 7 seconds X X
“STOP – STOP VENTILATING”

s. Standby diver closes steady flow valve Standby

X X
Diver

t. “STANDBY DIVER – SHORT COUNT”

When using HeO2 the Supervisor must confirm voice
change before permitting a mode change on the
X X
Supervisor

communications unit.
NOTE: At this time the Supervisor repeats
Steps “a.-t.” with RED and YELLOW divers.

u. On completion of checks, Standby Diver removes

helmet, Gas is isolated at panel, Supervisor confirms X X
hot water flow and temperature.

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No Action / Statement Action By Air HeO2

DIVING
3
a. Confirm all stations are ready to dive before ordering
the divers to the stage.
Supervisor X X
Once on the stage the divers are to square themselves
off and stand by to be lowered to the water.

b. #2 tenders release stage and fend off. Tender X X

c. “LOWER THE DIVERS”

Using hand signals, the Supervisor directs the winch
operator to lower the divers until their helmets are Supervisor X X
awash.
“BOTH DIVERS – CHECK EACH OTHER FOR LEAKS”

d. Red Diver reports: Red

X X
“YELLOW DIVER WELL FOR LEAKS” Diver

e. Yellow Diver reports: Yellow

X X
“RED DIVER WELL FOR LEAKS” Diver

f. “BOTH DIVERS – STAND BY TO DIVE”

X X
“ON THE SIDE – STAND BY TO DIVE”

g. “DIVING”
The Supervisor will ensure the correct rate of descent is Supervisor
maintained, depths are repeated, umbilicals are clear,
X X
and stage is descending correctly, Divers are to sound
off continuously on descent:
“OK RED.” “OK YELLOW.”

h. Divers will report when bottom is in sight and when on

bottom, During descent, should either have a problem, Diver
diver(s) order: X X
“STOP”
The Supervisor will direct the winch operator to bring X X
the stage up 1-2 metres or more as required and Supervisor
determine the problem

i. On bottom, the divers will give a bottom sitrep and Diver X X

status of the stage.
j. Once the sitreps have been received
“BOTH DIVERS – TAKE A VENT.”
(approx 5 seconds) Supervisor
Supervisor will inform the side:
“ON THE BOTTOM”

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No Action / Statement Action By Air HeO2

ASCENT
4
a. Divers report when at the stage, and when ready to
travel. Divers X X

b. “BOTH DIVERS – TAKE A VENT”

(approx. 5 seconds) X X

c. “STAND BY TO TRAVEL” X X
d. “TRAVELLING”
Supervisor will direct winch operator to travel at
X X
prescribed rates.

e. “CONSOLE – SHIFT ALL DIVERS TO AIR” N/A X

f. Upon arrival at FIRST STOP:
“CONSOLE – SHIFT ALL DIVERS TO AIR.”
Console will shift all divers to AIR and report to N/A X
Supervisor.

g. “RED DIVER – VENTILATE, VENTILATE” Supervisor

“YELLOW DIVER – VENTILATE, VENTILATE”
(approximately 20 seconds, or until “”Gas Shift To N/A X
Divers” is heard.)

h. “RED DIVER – SHORT COUNT.”

Supervisor will confirm voice change then continue with
“YELLOW DIVER – SHORT COUNT.” Confirm voice N/A X
change.

i. Start AIR STOP at next whole minute.

N/A X

j. Give 30 – second warning prior to travelling

X X

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No. Action/Statement By Air HeO2

O2 STOP
5 a. Upon arrival at the O2 STOP:
“CONSOLE – SHIFT RED AND YELLOW
DIVERS TO O2.” SUPERVISOR X X
Console will shift Red and Yellow divers to O2 and report
to the Supervisor.

b. “RED DIVER – VENTILATE, VENTILATE.”

SUPERVISOR X X
(approx. 20 seconds) “ Repeat step with Yellow Diver”

c. “OK RED?” “OK YELLOW?” SUPERVISOR X X

d. During the O2 STOP both divers are to face each other

on the stage and restrict movements to a minimum;
DIVERS X X
however, the divers should be encouraged to move
around occasionally.

e. At the AIR breaks:

“CONSOLE – SHIFT BOTH DIVERS TO AIR.”
The console will shift both divers to AIR and report
to the Supervisor.
SUPERVISOR X X
After 5 minutes:
“CONSOLE – SHIFT BOTH DIVERS TO O2.”
The console will shift both divers to O2 and report to the
Supervisor.

No. Action/Statement By Air HeO2

UPON COMPLETION OF FINAL STOP

6 a. One minute prior to travelling to the surface, state:
“ON THE SIDE – STAND BY TO TRAVEL IN SUPERVISOR X X
ONE MINUTE.”

b. “STAND BY – TRAVELLING.”
The Supervisor will direct the winch operator to travel the SUPERVISOR X X
stage at the prescribed rate to the surface.

c. Upon reaching the surface:

“ON THE SURFACE. SHIFT RED AND YELLOW SUPERVISOR X X
DIVERS TO AIR.”
d. Once the stage is stopped at deck level the #2 tenders
will secure the stage lines.
When safe, the Supervisor will order:
“RED DIVER – OFF THE STAGE.” SUPERVISOR X X
When safe, order:
“YELLOW DIVER – OFF THE STAGE.”

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No. Action/Statement By Air HeO2

SurD O2
7
a. Once the divers have their helmets off and are
observed to be OK, the Diving Supervisor and
Chartman shall proceed to the RCC prior to the
first diver.
"The Dive Supervisor will announce that the Diving SUPERVISOR X X
Officer has the side.... the Diving Officer
announces he has the side and calls out the time
in the Sur D."

b. Tenders must accompany the divers to the RCC. TENDERS X X

c. The Diving Officer shall follow the last diver down SUPERVISOR X X
the ladder.

d. When the report

“BOTH DIVERS ON O2 , READY TO DIVE”
is passed by the RCC tender, the Supervisor will
SUPERVISOR X X
order:
“RCC Operator Dive the RCC to 12 msw, Not to
exceed the rate of 18 mpm”.

e. The RCC operator will repeat the order then dive OPERATORS X X
the RCC , stating diving through the comms.
f. The dive supervisor will then carry on with the
remander of the planned Decompression profile SUPERVISOR X X
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ALPHABETICAL INDEX
VOLUME 3

NOTE

References are to Article number, (e.g. 5142), Page number, (e.g. ii), Figure number
(e.g. Figure 4-2-1), or Annex, Chapter, (e.g. Annex A Chap 3) unless otherwise noted.

A
ABCA-10 (Navy) Information Exchange
ADM Fig 1-2-1
Programme 3401
Advanced Diving Medicine Fig 1-2-1
Abort, Dive
Air
— CF Table 6 (Metres) HeO2 – Abort
— Breaks (when on O2 , In-Water / In-
Table Annex C Chap 3
Chamber)
— CO2 Build-Up 2104
— (Air)
— Combined Bottom Time / Max Depth
— In-Water
Option 3405
CF Table 2 (Metres) Air – In-Water
— Direction (HeO2 ), Diver ascending
Oxygen Decompression
from Depth 3403 Special Note a.
3203, Annex A Chap 3
— Dive Abort Direction (HeO2 ), 3404
— In-Chamber
— Diving Emergency Procedures
CF Table 3 (Metres)
Fig 2-1-1
Air – Surface Decompression with
— HeO2 Emergency Flowchart Fig 3-5-9
Oxygen (SurD O2 )
— Excessive Breathing Resistance 2105
3205, Annex A Chap 3
— Flooded Drysuit 2108
— EXAMPLE 13 (Air) 3303
— Flooded Helmet, Continuous Leak 2107
— (HeO2 )
— Flooded Helmet, Loss of Main Gas and
— In-Water
Non-Return Valve Failure 2107
At 9 msw O2 Stop 3504
— Loss of Main Gas Supply 2111
— CF Table 7 (Metres)
— Lost HeO2 at Depth 3512
HeO2 – In-Water Oxygen
— See also Chart of General Procedures – Air
Decompression 3515,
Decompression Tables Fig 3-3-5
Annex C Chap 3
— See also Chart of General Procedures –
— In-Chamber
HeO2 Decompression Tables Fig 3-5-10
— CF Table 8 (Metres)
Accidents, Diving, Reporting 1101
HeO2 – Surface Decompression with

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Air (Cont’d) Air Decompression
Oxygen (SurD O2 ) 3516, — Definition of Terms
Annex C Chap 3 — Ascent Rate 3104
— Charts, Dive Record (m) (Air), — Bottom Time 3104
Examples — Decompression Schedule 3104
— EXAMPLE 1 (Air), Stand. Air Dive to — Decompression Stop 3104
(32 msw (30+2) / 22 min) Fig 3-2-2 — Depth 3104
— EXAMPLE 2 (Air), In-Water O2 — Descent Rate 3104
Decompression Dive to 22 msw — Effective Bottom Time (EBT) 3104
(20+2) / 58 min, Fig 3-2-4 — Effective Depth (ED) 3104
— EXAMPLE 3 (Air), SurD O2 Dive to 36 msw — No-Decompression Limit 3104
(34+2) / 75 min) Fig 3-2-6 — Omitted Decompression 3104
— EXAMPLE 11B (Air), Minor Symptoms of — Point of Interruption 3104
O2 Toxicity, RCC Immediately Available; — Recorded Time 3104
In-Water O2 Decompression Dive to (34 — Repetitive Dive 3104
msw (32+2) / 42 min) Fig 3-3-1 — Repetitive Factor (RF) 3104
— EXAMPLE 12 (Air), Loss of O2 in RCC, no — Repetitive Group (RG) 3104
Success in Re-establishing O2, SurD O2 — Residual Nitrogen 3104
Dive to (43 msw (41+2) / 30 min) Fig 3-3-2 — Stop Time 3104
— EXAMPLE 13 (Air), Minor Symptoms of O2 — Surface Interval (SI) 3104
Toxicity in RCC, SurD O2 Dive to (36 msw — Surface Interval – SurD O2 3104
(34+2) / 75 min) Fig 3-3-3 — Total Time of Dive 3104
— Compression 4409 — Ascent Rate 3301
— Compressor 5302, 5303 — (Air) 3104
— Requirement for Use With HP Air Storage — (HeO2 ) 3402
for SSBA Ops 4409 — Decompression Stress During Surface
— Consumption Rate, SSBA4409 Interval 3307, Fig 3-3-5
— Dryness, When Ice Diving 5218, — Descent Rate 5205
Annex A Chap 4 — (Air) 3104, 3301
(D-87-003-000/SG-001) — (HeO2 ) 3402
— Storage 4409, 5302 — Description of Tables 3103
— Supply 5303 — Dive Recording 3105
Air and Gas Supply — Flying After Diving 3306, Fig 3-3-5
— Checks 5303 — Omitted Decompression – (Air) 2103,
— Shutdown 5320 3104, 3205, 3303, 3304,

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Air Decompression (Cont’d) — CF Table 4B
— Examples 14 (Air) – 19 (Air), Fig 3-3-5 No-Decompression Repetitive
— Oxygen-Related Problems Diving Table
— (Air) 3303, Fig 3-3-5 3206, Annex A Chap 3
— (HeO2 ) 3510, Fig 3-3-10 — CF Table 5 Air –Depth Corrections for
— Stop Time 3301 Diving at Altitude 3207, Annex A Chap 3
— Travel Rate — Definition of Terms 3104
— (Air) 3301 — Description of Tables 3103
— (HeO2 ) 3507 — Air Diving Limits Fig 3-1-1
— In RCC SurD O2 Operations 3507 — Air Supply, Lost 2111, Fig 2-1-1
— Variations in Rate of Ascent 3302, — Altitude Diving
Fig 3-3-5 — Altitude Diving Worksheet
— Violation of 7-Minute Surface Interval (Reproducible Copy)
(SurD O2 ) 3305, Fig 3-3-5 Annex B Chap 3
— Violation of 7-Minute Surface Interval — Calculation of Decompression
Flowchart Fig 3-3-4 Requirements
Air Decompression Tables — Acclimatized: Ex. 9A
— Background 3102 3207, Fig 3-2-9
— CF Table 1 — Not Acclimatized: Ex. 9B
Standard Air Decompression 3207, Fig 3-2-10
3201, Annex A Chap 3 — CF Table 5 Air – Depth Corrections for
— CF Table 1S Diving at Altitude 3207,
Short Standard Air Decompression Annex A Chap 3
3202, Annex A Chap 3 Artificial Respiration
— CF Table 2, Air –In-Water Oxygen — Holger-Nielson Method pg. ii
Decompression — Mouth-to-Mouth Method pg. iii
3203, Annex A Chap 3 Ascent
— CF Table 2S Air – Short In-Water Oxygen — General 5201, 5213
Decompression — Preparing for 5212
3204, Annex A Chap 3 — Rate
— CF Table 3 Air – Surface — (Air) 3104
Decompression with Oxygen — (HeO2 ) 3402
(SurD O2) 3205, Annex A Chap 3 — Variations in Rate of, (Air)
— Combined CF Tables 1 – 3 Air Tables 1, 2 3302, Fig 3-3-5
and 3 Annex A Chap 3A-48 Attendant, Diving (Communications)
— CF Table 4A Repetitive Factors — See also Personnel, Diving
/ Surface Intervals Table — Duties 5202
3206, Annex A Chap 3 — Manning Requirements Fig 1-3-1

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Attendant, Diving (Com. Cont’d) Breaks, Air, When on O2
— Minimum Qualifications Fig 1-2-1 — See Air, Breaks
— Personnel Under Instruction 1206 Breathing Resistance, Excessive 2105
— Responsibilities Fig 1-2-1 Build-Up, CO2
Attendant, Diving (Tender) 2104, 2105, 4205, Fig 2-1-1
— See also Personnel, Diving — Prevention 4208
— Duties 5201 Bulkhead Penetrator, Swagelok™
— Manning Requirements Fig 1-3-1 4210, Fig 4-2-3
— Minimum Qualifications Fig 1-2-1
— Personnel Under Instruction 1206
C
— Responsibilities Fig 1-2-1
Cables, Power, U/W 5406
Attendant, Diving (Timekeeper/Recorder)
Camera, U/W 5309, 4402
— See also Personnel, Diving
Carabiners, Securing Umbilical Fig 4-4-1
— Documentation 5321
Carbon Dioxide Build-Up 2104, Fig 2-1-1
— Manning Requirements Fig 1-3-1
CF Diving Manual, Volumes Comprising pg. v
— Minimum Qualifications Fig 1-2-1
CFTOs Annex A Chap 4
— Personnel Under Instruction 1206
Chamber, Hyperbaric, (RCC)
— Responsibilities Fig 1-2-1
— See Hyperbaric Chamber (RCC)
Authorized Depth Limits
Chart of General Procedures
— Authority to Exceed 1302
– Air Decompression Tables Fig 3-3-5
— Equipment Fig 1-2-3
Chart of General Procedures
— Supervisory Depth Limits Fig 1-2-2
– HeO2 Decompression Tables Fig 3-5-10
Charts, Dive Record (ft) (Air)
B — See Air, Charts, Dive Record (ft)
Bailout Bottle (Air), Examples
— See Emergency Gas Cylinder Charts, Dive Record (ft) (HeO2 )
Bank, Air Storage — See HeO2 , Charts, Dive Record (ft)
— See HP Air Storage Bank (HeO2 ), Examples
BIBS (Built-In Breathing System) 5304 Checks
Blow-Up 2110, 5207, 5213, Fig 2-1-1 — Air and Gas Supply 5303
Boats Under Way, Divers in 1304 — LWSSDE Mask
Boots, Diver’s 4306 — LWSSDE Pre-Dive 5311
Bottom, On 5207 — LWSSDE Breathing System 5313
Bottom Searches 5216 — Communications 5310
Bottom Time (BT) — Diving Control Panel 5305
— (Air) 3104 — Handling Gear 5306
— (HeO2 ) 3402 — Helmet, SSBA

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Checks (Cont’d) “Come-Home” Bottle
— Pre-Dive 5314, Fig 5-3-1 — See Emergency Gas Cylinder
— Breathing System 5316 Commander, Maritime Forces Atlantic 1302
— Hyperbaric Chamber 5304 Commander, Maritime Forces Pacific 1302
— Pre-Dive Commanding, Officer, Experimental Diving
— LWSSDE 5311 Unit (EDU) 1302
— SSBA5314, Fig 5-3-1 Commanding Officer, Responsibilities
— Umbilicals 5307 1202, 1203
— Water Heater 5308 Commands, Authority and Areas of
Circular Searches 5216 Responsibility 1201
CL DIV 341 1306, Fig 1-2-1 Common Pressure Setting
CL DIV TECH 341 QL4 Fig 1-2-1 (2 divers, same supply) Fig 5-2-5 (Note 2)
CL DIV TECH 341 QL4 AB/LS Fig 1-2-2 Communication Fittings, Helmet
CL DIV TECH 341 QL5 AB/LS Fig 1-2-2 — See Helmet, SSBA
CL DIV TECH 342 1306, Fig 1-2-1 Communication, U/W
CL DIV TECH 342 QL5A LS Fig 1-2-2 — Checks 5310
CL DIV TECH 342 QL5B MS Fig 1-2-2 — General 4401, 5202
CL DIV TECH 342 QL6A PO2 Fig 1-2-2 — Hand and Special Signals Fig 5-2-1
CL DIV TECH 342 QL6B PO1 — Helle Communication Set 4401, 5310
Figs 1-2-1, 1-2-2 — Line Signals Fig 5-2-1
CL DIV TECH 342 QL6B PO2 — Loss of 2109, Fig 2-1-1
Figs 1-2-1, 1-2-2 — Shutdown 5320
CLDO Fig 1-2-2 — SOPs, SSBA Annex A Chap 5
Clearance Diving Officer (CLDO) — Supplementary Signals 5202
— See also Personnel, Diving Communications Attendant
— Qualifications 1203; Figs 1-2-1, 1-2-2 — See Attendant, Diving (Communications)
— Responsibility 1203, Fig 1-2-1 Compressor / Machinery Operator
Clump Lines — See Operator, Compressor / Machinery
— See Lines Compressors
CO2 Build-Up 2104, 2105, 4205, Fig 2-1-1 — Air and Gas Supply Checks 5303
— Prevention 4208 — HP Air 4409
Cold Weather Operations — LP Air 4409
4405, 5217; Figs 5-2-6, 5-2-7 — Shutdown 5320
Colour Code, Air & Gas Routing, Diving Console, Diving (Diving Control Panel)
Control Panel 4411 — See Control Panel, Diving
Combined Bottom Time / Maximum Depth Control Panel, Diving 4411, Fig 4-4-2
Option, (HeO2 Diving) 3405 — Colour Code, Air & Gas Routing 4411

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Control Panel (Cont’d) — (HeO2 ) 3402, 3510, 3512,
— Start-Up 5305 Fig 3-3-10
— Shutdown 5320 — Schedule
Convulsions, O2 Fig 2-1-1 — (Air) 3104
— In-Chamber / In-Water — (HeO2 ) 3402
— (Air) 3303, Fig 3-3-5 — Sickness 2101, 3307, 3512, 3514
— (HeO2 ) 3510, Fig 3-5-10 — Stop
Corners, Working Around 5208 — (Air) 3104
Current, Diving in 5215 — (HeO2 ) 3402
— Running more than 1.5 Knots 5204 — Stops 5214
Cutting — Stress During Surface Interval
— Diving Dress 5407 — (Air) 3307, Fig 3-3-5
— Explosive Gases, U/W 5409 — (HeO2 ) 3514, Fig 3-5-10
— General Precautions 5403 — Tables
— Other Hazards 5410 — See Tables
— Procedures 5408 Defence Research and Development Canada
— Safety, U/W 5402 – Toronto (DRDC – Toronto) 3101, 3102
— Surface Safety Precautions 5404 Delays, Normal Decompression (HeO2 )
Cylinders, Gas Storage 4410 3509, Fig 3-5-10
— See also Emergency Gas Cylinder Depth
— (Air) 3104
— (HeO2 ) 3402
D Depth Corrections for Diving at Altitude
D Dive S Title Page; pgs. iv, v; 1302 — See also Altitude Diving
DCIEM 1983 Decompression Model 3102 — Altitude Diving Worksheet
Dead Time 3508, 3512; Figs 3-5-9, 3-5-10 Annex B Chap 3
Decompression — CF Table 5 Air –
— See also Air Decompression Depth Corrections for Diving at
— See also HeO2 Decompression Altitude 3207, Annex A Chap 3
— Air, General 3101, 3104 Depth Limits, Authorized
— Emergency — Authority to Exceed 1302
— See Emergencies, Decompression — Equipment Fig 1-2-3
— HeO2, General 3401, 3402 — Personnel Fig 1-2-2
— Omitted Depth Measurement 3207, 5102
— (Air) 3104, 3205, 3303, 3304, Descending Line
— Examples 14 – 19, Fig 3-3-5 — See Lines, Descending

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Descent Diver
— Attendant’s Duties during 5201 — See also Personnel, Diving
— By Descending Line 5203, Fig 5-2-3 — Authorized Operating Limits Fig 1-2-2
— By Stage 5204, Fig 5-2-4 — Compromised Efficiency
— Rate 5205 5217, Fig 5-2-6
— (Air) 3104, 3301 — Qualifications Fig 1-2-1
— (HeO2 ) 3402 — Responsibilities 1205, Fig 1-2-1
Directorate of Diving Safety (D Dive S) — SOPs Sec 2 Chap 5; Annex A Chap 5
Title Page; pgs. iv, v; 1302 Diver, Standby
Distance Line — See also Personnel, Diving
— See Lines — Qualifications Fig 1-2-1
Dive Abort Direction, (HeO2 ) 3404 — “Immediate State of Readiness”
— CF Table 6 HeO2 – Abort Table — Standby Diver using CABA 1205
Annex C Chap 3 — Standby Diver using LWSSDE 1205
— Combined Bottom Time/Max — Standby Diver using SSBA1205
Depth Option 3403, 3405 — Responsibilities 1205, Fig 1-2-1
Dive Planning — SOPs Sec 2 Chap 5; Annex A Chap 5
— Cold Weather Operations Divers in Boats Under Way 1304
5217; Figs 5-2-6, 5-2-7 Diver’s Dress
— Dive Planning 5102 — See Dress, Diver’s
— Diving Task 5104 Divers’ Suits
— Planning Grid 5103, Fig 5-1-1 — See Dress, Diver’s
— Required Personnel 1301, Fig 1-3-1 Diving, Altitude
— Use of SSBA 5101 — See Altitude Diving
Dive Record Chart Diving Console
— See also Charts, Air — See Control Panel, Diving
— See also Charts, HeO2 Diving Control Panel (“Diving Console”)
— Sample and Reproducible Copy — See Control Panel, Diving
Annex B Chap 3 Diving Documentation
Dive Recording 3105, 5102, 5321 — See Dive Recording
— Sample and Reproducible Copy Diving Emergencies
Dive Record Chart Annex B Chap 3 — See Emergencies, Diving
Dive Team Diving Emergency Procedures
— Required Personnel 1301, Fig 1-3-1 Figs 2-1-1, 3-3-5, 3-5-10
Diver, Fouled — See also Emergencies, Decompression
— See Fouling — See also Emergencies, Diving

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Diving Equipment Diving Under Ships 5209
— See Equipment, Diving DMO
Diving Ladder — See Diving Medical Officer
— See Ladder, Diving DMSS, NDHQ 1306
Diving Manual, CF DMT
— Volumes Comprising pg. v — See Diving Medical Technician
Diving Medical Officer (DMO) Documentation, Diving
— See also Personnel, Diving — See Dive Recording
— Qualifications Fig 1-2-1 DRDC – Toronto
— Manning Requirements Fig 1-3-1 — Defence Research and Development
— Responsibilities Fig 1-2-1 Canada – Toronto 3101, 3102
Diving Medical Technician (DMT) — Formerly DCIEM 3102
— See also Personnel, Diving D-Rings 4304; Figs 4-3-3, 4-4-1
— Qualifications Fig 1-2-1 Dress, Diver’s
— Manning Requirements Fig 1-3-1 — Accessory Equipment 5309
— Responsibilities Fig 1-2-1 — LWSSDE Mask 4212
Diving Officer 1203 — See also LWSSDE Mask
— See also Personnel, Diving — Boots 4306, 4309, 5309
— Qualifications Figs 1-2-1, 1-2-3 — Carabiner Clips 4304, Fig 4-4-1
— Responsibility Fig 1-2-1 — Camera, U/W 4308, 5309
Diving, Repetitive — Diving Suits and Accessories
— See Repetitive Diving Sec 3 Chap 4
Diving Stage — D-Rings 4304; Figs 4-3-3, 4-4-1
— See Stage, Diving — Drysuit 4301, 4305, Fig 5-2-6
Diving Suits — Emergency Cylinder
— See Dress, Diver’s — See Emergency Gas Cylinder
Diving Supervisor 1204, 1301 — Fins, Swim 4309, 5309
— See also Personnel, Diving — General 4101, Fig 4-3-4
— As Attendant 1301 — Helmet, SSBA, 4201
— Qualifications Fig 1-2-1 — See also Helmet, SSBA SL17-B
— Manning Requirements Fig 1-3-1 — Hot Water Suit
— Responsibilities Fig 1-2-1 4302, 4303; Figs 4-3-1, 4-3-2
— Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) — See also Hot Water Suit
Annex A Chap 5 — In Boats Under Way 1304
Diving Task — Knives 1307, 4307, 5309
— See Dive Planning — Lifeline
Diving Training Officer 1206 — See Lines

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Dress, Diver’s (Cont’d) Emergencies, Decompression
— Lights, U/W 4308, 5210, 5309 — Convulsions, O2 Fig 2-1-1
— Neck Dam, Cold Water 4311, Fig 4-3-6 — In-Chamber / In-Water
— Suits and Accessory Equipment 5309 — (Air) 3303, Fig 3-3-5
— Post-Dive Care 5320 — (HeO2 ) 3510, Fig 3-5-10
— Types of Suit 4301 — Emergency Decompression, –
— Dry Suit 4301, Fig 5-2-6 HeO2 3517
— Hot Water Suit 4302, 4303; — Loss of O2 3517
Figs 4-3-1, 4-3-2 — Oxygen Toxicity 3517
— Wet Suit 4301, Fig 5-2-6 — In-Water Emergency Air
— Use in Cutting and Welding Decompression 3517
5407 — SurD Air in RCC 3517
— Support Equipment Sec 4 Chap 4 — SurD O2 in RCC 3517
— Umbilical 4303, 4304, 4402, 4403, — CF Table 9 HeO2 – Emergency
4404, 5309, Fig 4-4-1 Decompression Annex C Chap 3
— Marking of 1303 — Emergency Flowchart, HeO2 Fig 3-5-9
— Vest, Weighted 4304, 4306, 5309; — Exceptional Exposure
Figs 4-3-3, 4-4-1 — General 3201
— Weight Belt 4304, 4305, 4306 — Air Diving Limits Fig 3-1-1
— Weights 4304, 4305, 4306 — HeO2 Diving Limits Fig 3-4-1
— SL17-B Helmet Chin Counterweight — SurD O2 3205
Fig 4-2-2 — Loss of O2
— Welding Faceplate 4204, 4310, — (Air) 3303, Fig 3-3-5
Fig 4-3-5 — (HeO2 ) 3511, Fig 3-5-10
— Wetsuit, Foam Neoprene 4301, 4305, — Lost Gas at Depth (HeO2 , Air) 3512,
Fig 5-2-6 Fig 3-5-10
— When Cutting or Welding 5407 — O2 Related Problems
— Whips 4304; Figs 4-2-3, 4-4-1 — (Air) 3303, Fig 3-3-5
Drowning Fig 2-1-1 — (HeO2 ) 3510, Fig 3-5-10
Dry Suit 4301, 4305; Figs 2-1-1, 5-2-6 — Omitted Decompression
— (Air) 2103, 3104, 3205, 3303, 3304,
Examples 14 (Air) – 19 (Air),
E
Fig 3-3-5
EBT (Effective Bottom Time) 3104, 3206
— (HeO2 ) 2103, 3402, 3510, 3512,
ED (Effective Depth) 3104
Fig 3-3-10
EDU (Experimental Diving Unit) 1302, 3101
— Stress During SurD O2 Surface Interval
Effective Bottom Time (EBT) 3104, 3206
— (Air) 3307, Fig 3-3-5
Effective Depth (ED) 3104
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Emergency Decompression (Cont’d) — Loss of O2 (In-Water and RCC)
— Unable to Switch Gases (HeO2 , Air) — (Air) 3303, Fig 3-3-5
3512, Fig 3-5-10 — (HeO2 ) 3511, Fig 3-5-10
— Violation of 7-Minute Surface Interval — Lost Communications 2109, Fig 2-1-1
3305, Fig 3-3-5 — Over-Exertion Fig 2-1-1
— Violation of 7-Minute Surface Interval — Oxygen-Related Problems
Flowchart Fig 3-3-4 — (Air) 3303, Fig 3-3-5
Emergencies, Diving 2101 — (HeO2 ) 3510, Fig 3-3-10
— See also Emergency Procedures — Traumatic Injury While in Water
— Blow-Up 2110, 5207, 5213, Fig 2-1-1 Fig 2-1-1
— CO2 Build-Up 2104, 2105, 4205, — Unconscious Diver Fig 2-1-1
Fig 2-1-1 — Use of Emergency Cylinder 2111
— Prevention 4208 NOTE: Basic first aid, medical
— Convulsions, O2 Fig 2-1-1 emergencies and DCS are not covered
— In-Chamber / In-Water in this volume. Refer to Chap. 2, Vol. 2,
— (Air) 3303, Fig 3-3-5 CF Diving Manual: CABA;
— (HeO2 ) 3510, Fig 3-5-10 B-GG-380-000/FP-002.
— Drowning Fig 2-1-1 Emergency Assistance,
— Emergency Flowcharts Diving/Medical Consultation pg. i
— HeO2 Emergency Flowchart Fig 3-5-9 Emergency Decompression, – HeO2 3517
— Violation of 7-Minute Surface Interval — CF Table 9 HeO2 – Emergency
Flowchart Fig 3-3-4 Decompression Annex C Chap 3
— Emergency Procedures Figs 2-1-1, — HeO2 Emergency Flowchart Fig 3-5-9
3-3-5, 3-5-10 — In-Water Emergency Air
— See also Emergency Procedures Decompression 3517
— Equipment Related Emergencies 2102 — Loss of O2 3517
— Equipment Failure During Diving 2103 — Oxygen Toxicity 3517
— Excessive Breathing Resistance 2105 — SurD Air in RCC 3517
— Flooded Helmet 2107, Fig 2-1-1 — SurD O2 in RCC 3517
— Flooded Suit 2108, Fig 2-1-1 Emergency Gas Cylinder
— Free-Flow 2106 — Bailout First-Stage Regulator Pressure
— Freeze-Up 2106, Fig 2-1-1 Setting (SL17-B) Fig 5-2-5
— Fouling 2112, Fig 2-1-1 — Emergency Gas 4207
— General 2101 — Part of Helmet Breathing System 4205
— Loss of Hot Water Supply 2108, — Part of SSBA Diving System 4101
Fig 2-1-1 — Minimum Pressure (LWSSDE) 5311
— Loss of Main Gas Supply 2111, — Required Rated Capacity 4207
Fig 2-1-1 — Requirement for Use 2111
— Securing to Vest 4304

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Emergency Flowcharts — SurD O2 in RCC 3517
— HeO2 Emergency Flowchart Fig 3-5-9 — CF Table 9 HeO2 –
— Violation of 7-Minute Surface Interval Emergency Decompression Annex C Chap 3
Flowchart Fig 3-3-4 — HeO2 Emergency Flowchart
Emergency In-Water Air Decompression Fig 3-5-9
(HeO2 ) 3517 para 6; CF Table 9 — Equipment Failure During Diving 2103
Emergency Planning and Task Definition Grid — Exceptional Exposure
Fig 5-1-1 — Air Diving Limits 3201, Fig 3-1-1
Emergency Procedures — HeO2 Diving Limits 3506, Fig 3-4-1
— Blow-Up 2110, 5207, 5213, Fig 2-1-1 — Repetitive Diving Not
— Breathing Gas Recommended 3201
— ln-Water Emergency Air — SurD O2 3205
— Decompression (HeO2 ) 3517 — Excessive Breathing Resistance 2105
— Loss of O2 (In-Water and RCC) — Regulator Adjustment 4206
— (Air) 3303, Fig 3-3-5 — Flooding
— (HeO2 ) 3511, Fig 3-5-10 — Helmet 2107, Fig 2-1-1
— Lost Gas at Depth (Helium-Oxygen, — Suit 2108, Fig 2-1-1
Air) 3512, Fig 3-5-10 — Fouling 2112
— Lost Gas Supply 2111, Fig 2-1-1 — Manual Signals Fig 5-2-1
— Main Gas Failure 2107, Fig 2-1-1 — Free-Flow 2106
— CO2 Build-Up 2104, 2105, 4205, — Freeze-Up 2106, Fig 2-1-1
Fig 2-1-1 — Gas Supply, Lost 2111, Fig 2-1-1
— Prevention 4208 — HeO2 Emergency Flowchart Fig 3-5-9
— Cold Weather Operations, Emergency — Loss of O2 (In-Water and RCC)
5217; Figs 5-2-6, 5-2-7 3511, Fig 3-3-2
— Communications Loss 2109, Fig 2-1-1 — Lost Communications 2109
— Convulsions, O2 Fig 2-1-1 — Lost Gas at Depth (Helium-Oxygen, Air)
— In-Chamber / In-Water 3512, Fig 3-5-10
— (Air) 3303, Fig 3-3-5 — Lost Gas Supply 2111, Fig 2-1-1
— (HeO2 ) 3510, Fig 3-5-10 — Main Gas Failure 2107, Fig 2-1-1
— Decompression Stress During SI 3514 — Non-Return Valve Failure
— Drowning Fig 2-1-1 2107, 4205, Fig 2-1-1
— Emergency Decompression, – HeO2 — O2 Related Problems
— Loss of O2 3517 — (Air) 3303, Fig 3-3-5
— Oxygen Toxicity 3517 — (HeO2 ) 3510, Fig 3-3-10
— In-Water Emergency Air — Over-Exertion Fig 2-1-1
Decompression 3517 — Poisoning
— SurD Air in RCC 3517 — See also Toxicity

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Emergency Decompression (Cont’d) — EXAMPLE 1S (Air), Determining the
— CO2 Build-Up 2104, 2105, 4205, Decompression Schedule
Fig 2-1-1 Standard Air Dive to
— Prevention 4208 32 msw (30+2) / 22 min) 3202
— O2 Toxicity — EXAMPLE 2 (Air), Determining the
— (Air) 3303; Figs 2-1-1, 3-3-5 Decompression Schedule
— (HeO2 ) 3510, 3517, Fig 3-5-10 In-Water O2 Decompression Dive to
— Surface Interval (SI), 7-Minute 22 msw (20+2) / 58 min)
— Violation of 3305, Fig 3-3-5 3203; Figs 3-2-3, 3-2-4
— Violation of 7-Minute Surface — EXAMPLE 2S (Air), Determining the
Interval Flowchart Fig 3-3-4 Decompression Schedule
— Traumatic Injury While in Water In-Water O2 Decompression Dive to
Fig 2-1-1 22 msw (20+2) / 58 min) 3204
— Unconscious Diver Fig 2-1-1 — EXAMPLE 3 (Air), Determining the
Emergency SurD Air Decompression in RCC Decompression Schedule
(HeO2 ) 3517 para 6; CF Table 9 SurD O2 Dive to
Emergency SurD O2 Decompression in RCC 36 msw (34+2) / 75 min)
(HeO2 ) 3517 para 5; CF Table 9 3205, Figs 3-2-5, 3-2-6
Equalizing during Descent 5205 — EXAMPLE 4 (Air), No-D Repetitive Dive
Equipment, Diving Actual BT of 2nd Dive ≤ Allowable
— See also equipment type (e.g. Helmet) No-D Limit in Table 4B
— See also Dress, Diver’s 3206; Figs 3-2-7, 3-2-8
— Checks Sec 3 Chap 5 — EXAMPLE 5 (Air), No-D Repetitive Dive
— Compressors, Air Finding the Minimum SI for a No-D
— Air and Gas Supply Checks 5303 Dive 3206, Fig 3-2-8
— HP Air 4409 — EXAMPLE 6 (Air), Repetitive Dives
— LP Air 4409 Requiring Decompression
— Shutdown 5320 Actual BT of 2nd Dive > Allowable
— Depth Limitations, Authorized Fig 1-2-3 No-D Limit in Table 4B
— Failure During Diving 2103 3206, Fig 3-2-8
— Maintenance 1306 — EXAMPLE 7 (Air), Repetitive Dives
Examples (Air) Requiring Decompression
— EXAMPLE 1 (Air), Determining the Actual BT of 2nd Dive > Allowable
Decompression Schedule No-D Limit in Table 4B, but with
Standard Air Dive to EBT’s < Allowable No-D Limit in
32 msw (30+2) / 22 min) Tables 1, 1S, 2, 2S and 3
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Examples (Air) (Cont’d) — EXAMPLE 13 (Air), Minor
— EXAMPLE 8 (Air), Repetitive Dives Symptoms of O2 Toxicity
Requiring Decompression in RCC during SurD O2 ,
Surface Interval < 15 min Resumption of O2 Breathing
3206, Fig 3-2-8 SurD O2 Dive to
— EXAMPLE 9A (Air), ACCLIMATIZED 36 msw (34+2) / 75 min)
Depth Corrections for Diving at 3303; Figs 3-3-3, 3-3-5
Altitude; Standard Air Dive to — EXAMPLE 14 (Air), Omitted-D,
30 msw (28.5+2) / 23 min) Asymptomatic, RCC Available,
at 2195m Altitude 9 msw or deeper stops
3207, Fig 3-2-9 NOT completed,
— EXAMPLE 9B (Air), NOT ACCLIMATIZED In-Water Omitted-D ≤ 30 min,
Depth Corrections for Diving at Planned RCC Time ≤ 30 min
Altitude; Standard Air Dive to Standard Air Dive to
30 msw (28+2) / 23 min) 3304, Fig 3-3-5
at 2195m Altitude — EXAMPLE 15 (Air), Omitted-D,
3207, Fig 3-2-10 Asymptomatic, RCC Available,
— EXAMPLE 10 (Air), Stop Time 9 msw or deeper stops
Calculation 3301 NOT completed,
— EXAMPLE 11 (Air) In-Water Omitted-D ≤ 30 min,
Minor Symptoms of O2 Toxicity Planned RCC Time ≤ 30 min
In-Water O2 Decompression Dive to In-Water O2 Decompression Dive to
(34 msw (32+2) / 42 min) 52 msw (50+2) / 20 min)
3303, Fig 3-3-5 3304, Fig 3-3-5
— EXAMPLE 11B (Air) — EXAMPLE 16 (Air), Omitted-D,
Minor Symptoms of O2 Toxicity; Asymptomatic, RCC Available,
RCC Immediately Available 9 msw or deeper stops
In-Water O2 Decompression Dive to NOT completed,
34 msw (32+2) / 42 min) In-Water Omitted-D ≤ 30 min,
3303; Figs 3-3-1, 3-3-5 Planned RCC Time > 30 min
— EXAMPLE 12 (Air), Loss of O2 Standard Air Dive to
in RCC during SurD O2 , 42 msw (40+2) / 35 min)
No Success in 3304, Fig 3-3-5
Re-establishing O2 — EXAMPLE 17 (Air), Omitted-D,
SurD O2 Dive to Asymptomatic, RCC Available,
43 msw (41+2) / 30 min) 9 msw or deeper stops
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— EXAMPLE 17 (Air) (Cont’d) — EXAMPLE 2 (HeO2 )
In-Water Omitted-D > 30 min, SurD O2 Decompression Dive to
Planned RCC Time > 30 min 57 msw (55+2) / 15 min)
Standard Air Dive to 3516; Figs 3-5-3, 3-5-4
60 msw (58+2) / 40 min) — EXAMPLE 3 (HeO2 )
3304, Fig 3-3-5 No O2 Available
— EXAMPLE 18 (Air), Omitted-D, In-Water Emergency Air
Asymptomatic, RCC Available, Decompression Dive to
9 msw or deeper stops completed with 48 msw (46+2) / 20 min)
no previous Omitted-D 3517; Figs 3-5-5, 3-5-6
Standard Air Dive to — EXAMPLE 4 (HeO2 )
39 msw (37+2) / 40 min) Emergency SurD O2
3304, Fig 3-3-5 Decompression Dive to
— EXAMPLE 19 (Air), 1st Option 48 msw (46+2) / 20 min)
Omitted-D, Asymptomatic, 3517; Figs 3-5-7, 3-5-8
RCC NOT Available, Exceptional Exposure
Transit to RCC not feasible — Air Diving Limits 3201, Fig 3-1-1
Standard Air Dive to — HeO2 Diving Limits 3506, Fig 3-4-1
39 msw (37+2) / 40 min) — Repetitive Diving Not Recommended
3304, Fig 3-3-5 3201
— EXAMPLE 20 (Air), 2nd Option — SurD O2 3205
Omitted-D, Asymptomatic, Experimental Diving Unit (EDU) 1302, 3101
RCC NOT Available, Explosive Gases, Welding 5409
Transit to RCC not feasible
Standard Air Dive to
F
39 msw (37+2) / 40 min)
Failure, Equipment, During Diving 2103
3304, Fig 3-3-5
Fins, Swim 4309, 5309
— EXAMPLE 21 (Air), Violation of 7 min SI,
First Dive Only No-D Limits (Air)
Asymptomatic, Diver is in RCC by
— See Tables 1 and 1S Annex A Chap 3
:06::20, Delay Time ≤ 3 min
Flooding
Standard Air Dive to
— Helmet 2107 Fig 2-1-1
42 msw (40+2) / 35 min)
— Suit 2108 Fig 2-1-1
3305; Figs 3-3-4, 3-3-5
Flowcharts
Examples (HeO2 )
— HeO2 Emergency Flowchart Fig 3-5-9
— EXAMPLE 1 (HeO2 )
— Repetitive Diving Flowchart Fig 3-2-8
In-Water O2 Decompression Dive to
— Violation of 7-Minute Surface Interval
42 msw (40+2) / 39 min)
Flowchart Fig 3-3-4
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Flying After Diving — Bailout First Stage Regulator Fig 5-2-5
— After Diving on Air 3306 — Common Supply Fig 5-2-5
— After Diving on HeO2 3513 — Helmet, SSBA SL17-B 5206, Fig 5-2-5
Fogging, Faceplate 5314 — Stage Bailout Regulator Fig 5-2-5
Fouling Gases, Explosive, U/W Welding 5409
— Distress Signals Fig 5-2-1 Gravel Bottom 5207
— Emergency Procedures 2112, Fig 2-1-1
Free-Flow 2106
H
— See also Freeze-Up, Regulator
Hand and Special Signals Fig 5-2-1
Freeze-Up, Regulator
Hand Signals, Winch Fig 5-2-2
— Description 2106
Handling Gear Checks 5306
— Emergency Procedures Fig 2-1-1
Harness
— See Dress, Diver’s
G Hazards, U/W Cutting and Welding
Gas Banks 4409, 4410, 4411, 5302, 5303 — Explosive Gases, U/W 5409
Gas, Cylinder, Emergency — Power Cable, U/W 5406
— See Emergency Gas Cylinder — Precautions 5403, 5404
Gas Lines, Colour Codes 4411 — Safety 5402
Gas Panel — Safety Switch (“Knife Switch”)
— See Control Panel, Diving 5405, 5408
Gas Panel Operator — Surface Safety Precautions 5404
— See Operator, Diving Control Panel — Underwater Cutting 5408, 5410
— See also Personnel, Diving He
Gas Purity 4409, 5303, — See Helium
Annex A Chap 4 (C-87-020-001/NG-001, Heated Gas
Special Test Instructions Divers Breathing — See Helmet, SSBA SL17-B
Air Analysis; D-87-003-000/SG-001, Purity Heater, Hot Water
of Compressed Breathing Air and Gases — See Hot Water Heater
for Divers) Helium 3501, 3502
Gas Storage, Air 4409, 5302, 5303 Helle Communication Set
Gas Storage, HeO2 and Oxygen — See also Communication, U/W
4410, 5302, 5303 — Checks 5310
Gas and Air Supply 5303 — Model 3340 4401
Gas Supply, Common Pressure Setting — Model 3342A w/ Helium Voice
(2 Divers on Common Supply) Fig 5-2-5 Unscrambler 4401
Gas Supply, Lost 2111, Fig 2-1-1 Helmet, SSBA SL17-B
Gas Supply Pressure vs. Depth — Breathing System 4205
— LWSSDE Mask 5206, Fig 5-2-5 — Breathing System Check 5316

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Helmet, SSBA SL17-B (Cont’d) C-87-220-000/MS-Z01 Operating and
— Bulkhead Penetrator, Swagelok™ Maintenance Instructions for
4210, Fig 4-2-3 Canadian Modified SSBA 17-B
— Chin Counterweight 4202, Fig 4-2-2 Diving Helmet)
— CO2 Build-Up 2104, 2105, 4205, — Marsh Marine Connector 4210
Fig 2-1-1 — Microphone 4210, Fig 4-2-3
— Prevention 4208 — Mushroom Valve 4205
— Consumption Rate, Air 4409 — Neck Clamp 4209, 4211, 5314
— Communication Whip Assembly — Neck Dam 4209, 4311, 5314, Fig 4-3-6
4210, Fig 4-2-3 — Non-Return Valve 4205, 5314
— Communications 4201, 4203, 4210 — Nose Block 4203, 5205, 5314
— Demand Regulator 4205, 4211 — Oral-Nasal 4202, 4205, 4208,
— Regulator Adjustment 4206 5314
— Description 4201 — Penetrator, Bulkhead, Swagelok™
— Donning 4211, 5315, Fig 4-2-4 4210, Fig 4-2-3
— Doffing 5319 — Port, Face
— Earphones 4210, 5314, Fig 4-2-3 — See Face Port
— Emergency Gas 4207 — Pre-Dive Check 5314
— Emergency Gas Cylinder 4207 — Regulator, Demand 4205, 4206
— Emergency Gas Supply Valve — Purge Button 4206, 5316
4205, 4207, 5314 — Regulator, First Stage, Emergency
— Face Port 4203, 4205 Cylinder 4207
— Faceplate, Welding — RH-4-MP Waterproof Plug 4210
4204, 4310, Fig 4-3-5 — Shell 4201
— Flooded 2107 Fig 2-1-1 — Side Block 4205, 5314
— Fogging, Faceplate 5314 — Steady Flow Valve 4205, 5314, 5316
— Gas Supply Pressure / Depth — Whips 4205, 4207
5206, Fig 5-2-5 — Weights 4202; Figs 4-2-1, 4-2-2
— Ice Diving 5218, Figs 5-2-6, 5-2-7 — Yoke 4209, 4211
— Inhalation Effort 4206 HeO2
— Liner 4203, 5314 — Ascent Rate 3402
— Lynch Pins 4209, 4211 — Charts, Dive Record (ft) (HeO2 ),
— Maintenance 4501 Examples
— Maintenance Manual Annex A Chap 4 — EXAMPLE 1 (HeO2 )
(C-87-220-000/MS-001 Maintenance In-Water O2 Decompression Dive to
Instructions Modified SSBA 17-B 42 msw (40+2) / 39 min)
Helmet NSN 4220-21-880-5664; 3515, Figs 3-5-1, 3-5-2

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HeO2 (Cont’d) — Decompression Stop
— EXAMPLE 2 (HeO2 ) — Definition 3402
SurD O2 Decompression Dive to — Definition of Terms
57 msw (55+2) / 15 min) — Ascent Rate 3402
3516, Figs 3-5-3, 3-5-4 — Bottom Time 3402
— EXAMPLE 3 (HeO2 ) — Dead Time 3508
In-Water Emergency Air — Decompression Schedule 3402
Decompression Dive to — Decompression Stop 3402
48 msw (46+2) / 20 min) — Decompression Time, 9 msw O2 Stop –
3517, Figs 3-5-5, 3-5-6 3508
— EXAMPLE 4 (HeO2 ) — Delay in Leaving an Air Stop 3509
Emergency SurD O2 — Delay in Reaching the First Stop
Decompression Dive to 3509
48 msw (46+2) / 20 min) — Depth 3402
3517, Figs 3-5-7, 3-5-8 — Descent Rate 3402
— Decompression — First Stop – Decompression Time
— See HeO2 Decompression 3508
— Emergency Flowchart Fig 3-5-9 — Gas Switching Time 3508
— Exceptional Exposure 3506, Fig 3-4-1 — Omitted Decompression 3402
— Repetitive Dive Schedules, Use of — Point of Interruption 3402
Combined BT / Max Depth Option — Recorded Time 3402
In Lieu of 3403(3)(b) — Repetitive Dive 3402
— See also Art. 3405, Combined BT / — Stop Time 3402, 3508
Max Depth Option — Surface Interval (SI) – SurD O2
— Storage 4410 3402
HeO2 Decompression — Time to First Stop 3508
— Air Breaks 3504, 3505 — Total Decompression Time in the
— Ascent / Descent Rates Tables 3402
— Definition 3402, 3507 — Delays (Normal Decompression) 3509
— Bottom Time (BT) — Dive Abort Direction (Table 6) 3404
— Definition 3402 — Diving Limits, HeO2, Normal
— Bottom Time Limiting Lines 3506 Operational 3506, Fig 3-4-1
— Combined Bottom Time/ Max — Emergency Decompression (HeO2 )
Depth Option 3405 — CF Table 9 HeO2 – Emergency
— Decompression Schedule, Definition Decompression 3517, Annex C
3402 Chap 3
— Decompression Stress during — In-Water Emergency Air
Surface Interval 3514 Decompression 3517 para 4

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HeO2 Decompression (Cont’d) — CF Table 8 HeO2 –
— SurD O2 in RCC 3517 para 5 Surface Decompression with
— SurD Air in RCC 3517 para 6 Oxygen (SurD O2 )Annex C Chap 3
— Exceptional Exposure 3506, Fig 3-4-1 — HeO2 – Surface Decompression with
— First Stop, Switch to Air 3503 Oxygen (SurD O2 ) (Table 8) 3516
— Flying After Helium-Oxygen Diving — CF Table 9
3513 HeO2 – Emergency Decompression
— Gases 3501 Annex C Chap 3
— General 3401 — HeO2 – Emergency Decompression
— General Procedures Sec 5 Chap 3 (Table 9) 3517
— Helium-Oxygen Gas Mixtures 3502 — Combined CF TablesTables 6, 7 and 8
— HeO2 Diving Limits Fig 3-4-1 Surface-Supplied HeO2 tables and
— Loss of O2 (In-Water and RCC) 3511 Table 9 Emergency Decompression
— Lost Gas at Depth (Helium-Oxygen, Air) Annex C Chap 3C-30
3512, Fig 3-5-10 Options
— Normal Exposures 3506 — In-Water Emergency Air
— O2 Stop 9 msw 3504 Decompression from 9 msw
— O2 Toxicity (In-Water and RCC) stop to surface 3517
3510, 3517, Fig 3-5-10 — SurD O2 in RCC upon
— Omitted Decompression (HeO2 ) completion of 9 msw
2103, 3402, 3510, 3512, Fig 3-3-10 in-water stop on air 3517
— Operational Procedures 3403 — SurD Air in RCC upon
— Stop Times 3508 completion of 9 msw
— SurD O2 RCC Time 3505 in-water stop on air 3517
— Surface Interval HeO2 Diving Limits Fig 3-4-1
— Violation of 7-Minute SI HeO2 Gas Mixtures 3502
3305, Fig 3-3-4 Hose, Diver’s Umbilical
— Travel Rates 3507 — See Umbilical
— Travel Times 3508 Hot Water Heater
HeO2 Decompression Tables — Secondary Supply Required if Hot
— CF Table 6 HeO2 – Abort Table Water Essential to Diver 5219
Annex C Chap 3 — Shutdown 5320
— Dive Abort Direction (Table 6) 3404 — Start-Up 5308
— CF Table 7 HeO2 In-Water Oxygen — Use 4406, 5219
Decompression Annex C Chap 3 Hot Water Suit
— HeO2 – In-Water Oxygen — See also Dress, Diver’s
Decompression (Table 7) 3515 — Boots 4302

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Hot Water Suit (Cont’d) — CF Table 9 HeO2 – Emergency
— Description 4302; Figs 4-3-1, 4-3-2 Decompression Annex C Chap 3
— Flow Schematic Fig 4-3-2 In-Water Oxygen Decompression, Air –
— Gloves 4302 CF Table 2 Annex A Chap 3
— Hood 4302 — In-Water Oxygen Decompression
— Hot Water Supply 4303, 4304, (Table 2) 3203
Fig 4-3-2 In-Water Oxygen Decompression, Short, Air –
— Hot Water Supply Inlet Ball Valve CF Table 2S Annex A Chap 3
4302 — Short In-Water Oxygen
— Liner 4302 Decompression (Table 2S) 3204
— Lubrication 4302 In-Water Oxygen Decompression, HeO2 –
— Perforated Hoses 4302 CF Table 7 Annex C Chap 3
— Repairs 4302 — HeO2 – In-Water Oxygen
HP Air Storage Bank Decompression (Table 7) 3515
— Requirement for Use With Air
Compressor for SSBA Ops 4409
J, K
— Required Storage Capacity for a Dive
Kluge Line 4412
4409
Knife, Diver’s 1307, 4307, 5309
Hyperbaric Chamber (RCC)
— Manning Requirements
Figs 1-2-1, 1-3-1 L
— On-Site Requirement Ladder, Diving 4408, 5214
3203, Fig 1-2-3 Lazy Shot Line
— Shutdown 5320 — See Lines
— Start-Up 5304 Life Support Equipment, Quality Control 1306
— Use in Ice Diving Ops 5218 Lifeline
— See Lines

I Lift Wire, Stage 5306

Lifting 5210
Ice Diving in SSBA 5218
Light Weight Surface Supplied Diving System
“Immediate State of Readiness”
(LWSSDE) 4214
— Standby Diver Using CABA 1205
— Authorized Depth Limits Fig 1-2-3
— Standby Diver Using AGA Mk II 1205
Lights, U/W 4308, 5210
— Standby Diver Using SSBA1205
Limits, Authorized Depth
Incidents, Diving
— Authority to Exceed 1302
— Incident and Accident Reporting 1101
— Authorized, Equipment Fig 1-2-3
In-Water Emergency Air Decompression
— Personnel Fig 1-2-2
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Limits, (Depth), Operating Lost Air at Depth 3512
— Air Diving Limits Fig 3-1-1 Lost Helium-Oxygen at Depth 3512
— Breathing Apparatus Fig 1-2-3 Lost Gas (Main Gas Supply) 2111, Fig 2-1-1
— Diver Fig 1-2-2 Lost Gas at Depth (Helium-Oxygen, Air)
— HeO2 Diving Limits 3506, Fig 3-4-1 3512, Fig 3-5-10
Line Signals (“Manual Signals”) Fig 5-2-1 Lubrication
Lines— — Of Connection Penetrators and
— Clump 1303 Exposed Leads, Comms Components,
— Cutting of 5210 SSBA 4210
— Descending 2112, 4407, 5201, 5202, — Of Knives 4307
5203, 5207, 5212, 5213, 5215, — Of Teflon Inlet Ball Valves, Hot Water
5216, 5306, Fig 5-2-3 Suit, Before Storage 4302
— Distance 5212, 5216, Fig 5-2-1 — Of Terminals, Front Panel Connectors,
— Float 5210 Helle Communications Sets 4401
— Fouled 2112, 5201, 5214, 5410 LWSSDE (Light Weight Surface Supplied
— Guide 5302, 5320 Diving Equipment) 4214
— Hogging 5211 — Authorized Depth Limits Fig 1-2-3
— In-Haul 5211 LWSSDE Mask
— Jackstay Fig 5-2-1 — Breathing System Check 5313
— Lazy Shot 1303 — Communications 4213, 4214
— Lifelines 1303, 2109, 2110, 4404, 5201, — Description, General 4212;
Fig 5-2-1, Annex A Chap 5 Figs 4-2-6, 4-2-7
— Requirement for Use 4404 — Donning 5312
— Strain Rate 4404 — Earphone 4214
— Lifting 5210, 5306 — Exhalation Valve, Regulator 4212
— Marking of 1303 — Flapper Valves 4212
— Messenger 5210 — Gas Supply Pressure / Depth 5206,
— Mooring 5210 Fig 2-5-5
— Rigging, and 5210 — Harness 4212
— Shot 2112, 3207, 5306, Fig 2-1-1 — Microphone 4214
— Stage 5212, Fig 1-2-1, — Oral-Nasal 4212, 4213
Annex A Chap 5 — Ports, Supply/Exhaust/Defogging 4212
— Steadying 4407, Fig 5-2-4 — Post-Dive Procedures 5318
— Tool 5211, 5212 — Pre-Dive Checks 5311
— Working 5211 — Regulator, Demand 4213, 4214
Lines and Rigging 5210 — Safety Pressure 4213
Lost Communication 2109, Fig 2-1-1 — Visor 4212

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M N
Main Gas Failure 2111, Fig 2-1-1 N33-2 / SSO COASTAL OPS 1302
Maintenance N34-1 / SODMW 1302
— LWSSDE Mask Narcosis, Nitrogen-Induced 3401
— See LWSSDE Mask NDHQ 1201
— Divers’ Dress Neck Clamp
— See Dress, Diver’s — See Helmet, SSBA
— Diving Equipment 1306 Neck Dam
— Helmet — See Helmet, SSBA
— See Helmet, SSBA Neck Dam, Template Fig 4-3-6
Manning Requirements, SSBA Diving No-Decompression Limit (“No-D Limit”) 3104
— Minimum Dive Team 1301 No-D Limits (Air) (First Dive Only)
— Minimum Personnel, Requirement for — See Tables 1 and 1S Annex A Chap 3
1301, Fig 1-3-1 No-Decompression Repetitive Dives
— See also Personnel, Diving — CF Table 4B No-Decompression
Manual Signals (“Line Signals”) Fig 5-2-1 Repetitive Diving Table
MAR ENG T Fig 1-2-1 Annex A Chap 3
Markings — Repetitive Diving Tables (Tables 4A
— Lines and Umbilicals 1303 & 4B) 3206
MARS 71D Figs 1-2-1, 1-2-2 Non-Return Valve 2107, 4205, 5311, Fig 5-3-1
Marsh Marine Connector 4210 Normal Air Diving Range Figs 3-1-1, 3-4-1
Medical Technician, Diving (DMT) Nose Block (“Nose Clearing Device”)
— See Diving Medical Technician — LWSSDE Mask 5311
— See also Personnel, Diving — SSBA-B 4203, 5205, 5314
Minimum Dive Team 1301
Minimum Personnel, Requirement for
O
1301, Fig 1-3-1
O2
Minimum Surface Interval (SI),
— Air Breaks, when on O2
No-D Repetitive Diving 3206
— See Air, Breaks (when on O2 ,
Mixed Gas 3401
In-Water / In-Chamber)
— See also HeO2
— In-Water 3203, 3204, 3515
MOC:711 Fig 1-2-1
— Lost O2 in Chamber (HeO2 Diving)
Moorings 5210
3511
Mousing, Shackle Pins 5306
— Lost O2 In-Water (HeO2 Diving) 3511
Mouth-to-Mouth Breathing pg. ii, iii
— Oxygen Decompression, In-Water
Mud Bottom 5207

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O2 (Cont’d) — Storage 4410
— CF Table 2 Air – In-Water Oxygen — Toxicity
Decompression Annex A Chap 3 — (Air) 3303; Figs 2-1-1, 3-3-5
— In-Water Oxygen Decompression — At In-Water O2 Stop (Air)
(Table 2)3203 3203, 3204
— CF Table 2S Air – In-Water Oxygen — At O2 Stop (In-Water and RCC)
Decompression, Short (HeO2 ) 3510, Fig 3-5-10
Annex A Chap 3 — Convulsions Fig 2-1-1
— Short In-Water Oxygen — In-Chamber / In-Water
Decompression (Table 2S) 3204 — (Air) 3303, Fig 3-3-5
— CF Table 7 HeO2 – In-Water Oxygen — (HeO2 ) 3510, Fig 3-5-10
Decompression Annex C Chap 3 Obstructions 5207
— HeO2 – In-Water Oxygen Officer, Diving 1203
Decompression (Table 7)3515 — See also Personnel, Diving
— Oxygen Decompression, SurD O2 — Qualifications Fig 2-1-1
— See also SurD O2 — Responsibility Fig 2-1-1
— CF Table 3 Air – Surface Omitted Decompression (“Omitted–D”)
Decompression — (Air) 2103, 3104, 3205, 3303, 3304,
with Oxygen (SurD O2 ) Examples 14 (Air) – 19 (Air),
Annex A Chap 3 Fig 3-3-5
— Surface Decompression with — (HeO2 ) 2103, 3402, 3510, 3512,
Oxygen (SurD O2 ) (Table 3) 3205 Fig 3-3-10
— CF Table 8 HeO2 – Surface “On Bottom” 5207
Decompression with Oxygen “On-Site Chamber” Fig 1-2-3
(SurD O2 ) Annex C Chap 3 Operating Limits (Depth)
— HeO2 – Surface Decompression — Air Diving Limits Fig 3-1-1
with Oxygen (SurD O2 )(Table 8) 3516 — Breathing Apparatus Fig 1-2-3
— Emergency SurD O2 in RCC (HeO2 ) — Diver Fig 1-2-2
3517 para 5 — HeO2 Diving Limits 3506, Fig 3-4-1
— Surface Interval (SI) – SurD O2 Operating Procedures
3402 — See Standard Operating Procedures
— Related Problems Operator, Compressor / Machinery
— (Air) 3303, Fig 3-3-5 — See also Personnel, Diving
— (HeO2 ) 3510, Fig 3-5-10 — Qualifications Fig 1-2-1
— Stop 3104, 3205, 3301, 3303, 3402, — Manning Requirements Fig 1-3-1
3504, 3505, 3508, 3509, 3510, — Responsibilities Fig 1-2-1
3515, 5214; Figs 2-1-1, 3-2-7,
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Operator, Diving Control Panel — Qualifications Fig 1-2-1
— See also Personnel, Diving — Responsibilities Fig 1-2-1
— Qualifications Fig 1-2-1 — CF Diving Organization
— Manning Requirements Fig 1-3-1 — Units, Commands and NDHQ 1201
— Responsibilities Fig 1-2-1 — Commanding Officer
Operator, Stage / Winch — Responsibilities 1202
— See also Personnel, Diving — Diver
— Qualifications, Fig 1-2-1 — Authorized Operating Limits
— Manning Requirements, Fig 1-3-1 Fig 1-2-2
— Responsibilities Fig 1-2-1 — Efficiency 5217
Oral-Nasal — Manning Requirement Fig 1-3-1
— LWSSDE Mask 4212, 4214 — Qualifications Fig 1-2-1
—SSBA Helmet 4202, 4205, 4208 — Responsibilities 1205, Fig 1-2-1
Orders and References Pertaining to Diving — Diver, Standby
Annex A Chap 4 — See Personnel, Diving, Standby Diver
Over-Exertion Fig 2-1-1 — Diving Medical Technician (DMT)
— Manning Requirement Fig 1-3-1
— Qualifications Fig 1-2-1
P
— RCC Fig 1-3-1
Panel, Diving Control
— DMT preferred Attendant for
— See Diving Control Panel
RCC Treatment Fig 1-2-1
Partial Pressure of Nitrogen (ppN2 ) 3101
— Responsibilities Fig 1-2-1
Partial Pressure of Oxygen (ppO2 )
— Diving Officer
Fig 3-4-1, 3502, 3506
— Manning Requirement Fig 1-3-1
Penetrator, Bulkhead, Swagelok™
— Qualifications 1203, Fig 1-2-1
4210, Fig 4-2-3
— Not Required during Shallow Water
Personnel, Diving
Training Dives (in addition to
— Attendants
Diving Supervisor) Fig 1-3-1
— Communications Attendant Fig 1-3-1
— Responsibilities Fig 1-2-1
— Qualifications Fig 1-2-1
— Diving Supervisor
— Responsibilities Fig 1-2-1
— Manning Requirement Fig 1-3-1
— Personnel Under Instruction 1206
— Qualifications Fig 1-2-1
— RCC Fig 1-3-1
— Responsibilities Fig 1-2-1
— Attendant Fig 1-3-1, Note 3
— Supervisory Limits Fig 1-2-2
— DMT preferred Attendant for
— Use as an Attendant 1301
RCC Treatment Fig 1-2-1
— Manning Requirements 1301, Fig 1-3-1
— Tenders (Attendants)
— Medical Officer, Diving
1206, Fig 1-3-1
— Manning Requirement Fig 1-3-1
— Duties 5201

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Personnel, Diving (Cont’d) Planning, Dive
— Qualifications Fig 1-2-1 — See Dive Planning
— Responsibilities Fig 1-2-1 Planning, Emergency
— Minimum Personnel, Requirement for — See Dive Planning
1301, Fig 1-3-1 Planning Grid (Emergency Planning and Task
— Operating Limits Figs 1-2-2, 1-2-3 Definition Grid) Fig 5-1-1
— Operators Pneumofathometer
— Compressor / Machinery Technician — Blanked when not in use 4402
Fig 1-3-1 — Gauge 4412
— Qualifications Fig 1-2-1 — Hose (“Pneumo Hose”)
— Responsibilities Fig 1-2-1 4402, 4403, 4404
— Diving Control Panel Operator — Readings as Primary Depth
(“Gas Panel Operator”) Fig 1-3-1 Measurements 5212
— Qualifications Fig 1-2-1 — Shutdown, 5320
— Responsibilities Fig 1-2-1 Point of Interruption
— RCC Fig 1-3-1, Note 3 — (Air) 3104
— Stage / Winch Operator Fig 1-3-1 — (HeO2 ) 3402
— Qualifications Fig 1-2-1 Poisoning
— Responsibilities Fig 1-2-1 — See Toxicity
— Welding Machine Operator 5404 Power Cables, U/W 5406
— Standby Diver Fig 1-3-1 ppN2 (Partial Pressure of Nitrogen) 3101
— Immediate State of Readiness ppO2 (Partial Pressure of Oxygen)
— Standby Diver using CABA 1205 Fig 3-4-1, 3502, 3506
— Standby Diver using LWSSDE Pre-Dive Checks
1205 — See also Checks
— Standby Diver using SSBA1205 — LWSSDE Mask 5311
— Qualifications Fig 1-2-1 — Donning 5312
— Required whenever SSBA ops are — Breathing System 5313
in progress 1205 — Air and Gas Supply 5303
— Responsibilities 1205, Fig 1-2-1 — Communications 5310
— Safety Diver — Diving Control Panel 5305
— Wreck Diving 5208 — Hot Water Heater 5308
— Working Around Corners 5208 — Hyperbaric Chamber 5304
— Tunnelling 5208 — Stage and Handling Gear 5306
— Supervisory Limits Fig 1-2-2 — SSBA Helmet 5314
— Timekeeper / Recorder Fig 1-3-1 — Breathing System 5316
— Qualifications Fig 1-2-1 — Support Systems 5302
— Responsibilities Fig 1-2-1 — Suits and Accessory Equipment 5309

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Pre-Dive Checks (Cont’d) Recording, Dive
— Umbilicals 5307 — See Dive Recording
Pressure Settings, Gas Supply vs. Depth References Pertaining to Diving, Orders
— LWSSDE Mask 5206, Fig 5-2-5 and Annex A Chap 4
— Bailout First Stage Regulator Fig 5-2-5 Regulations
— Common Supply (2 divers on same gas — Conduct of SSBA Diving 1101
supply) Fig 5-2-5 Regulator
— Helmet, SSBA 5206, Fig 5-2-5 — Adjustment, Helmet, SSBA 4206
— Stage Bailout Regulator Fig 5-2-5 — Free-Flow 2106
— Freeze-Up 2106, Fig 2-1-1
— Pressure Settings
Q
— LWSSDE Mask 5206, Fig 5-2-5
QL6B PO1, CL DIV TECH Fig 1-2-1
— Bailout First Stage Regulator
QL6B PO2, CL DIV TECH Fig 1-2-1
Fig 5-2-5
Qualifications, Personnel
— Common Supply (2 divers on same
— See Personnel, Diving
gas supply) Fig 5-2-5
Quality Control 1306
— Helmet, SSBA 5206, Fig 5-2-5
Quicksand 5207
— Stage Bailout Regulator Fig 5-2-5
Repairs
R — Refer to equipment type (e.g., Helmet)
— See also Orders and References
Rate
Pertaining to Diving Annex A Chap 4
— See Ascent Rate, Descent Rate,
Repetitive Diving 3103; 3104 (h), (n) & (o);
Travel Rate
3201, 3202, 3203,
RCC (Recompression Chamber)
3205, 3207, 3306, 3402 (j), 3403, 3405;
— See Hyperbaric Chamber
Figs 3-2-7, 3-2-8
RCC Attendant
— Consult Table 4B, No-Decompression
— Dive Manning Requirement during
Repetitive Diving Table to determine
SurD O2 Fig 1-3-1
whether planned dive is No-D or
— DMT preferred Attendant during RCC
whether decompression required
Treatment Fig 1-2-1
3206(8)
RCC Operator
— Decompression, Requiring 3206(9)(e)
— Dive Manning Requirement during
— Actual BT of Repet Dive > Allowable
SurD O2 Fig 1-3-1
No-D Limit of Table 4B 3206(9)(e)(1)
Recompression Chamber (RCC)
— Before RF reduces to 2.0 3206(9)(e)(4)
— See Hyperbaric Chamber
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Repetitive Diving (Cont’d) — Repetitive Diving Tables (Tables
— Repet BTs > Allowable No-D Limit 4A & 4B) 3206
of Table 4B, but with EBTs < Repetitive Diving Worksheet — Reproducible
No-D Limit in Tables 1, 1S, 2, Copy Annex B Chap 3
2S and 3 3206(9)(e)(2) Repetitive Factor (RF)
— SI < 15 min 3206(9)(e)(3) 3103; 3104(n), (o); 3206, 3306;
— Adjustments for Multiple Repetitive Figs 3-2-7, 3-3-5
Dives 3206(9)(e)(5) Repetitive Factors / Surface Intervals Table
— Adjusting the Repet Dive RG CF Table 4A Annex A Chap 3
3206(9)(e)(5)(d) Repetitive Group (RG)
— Defined 3104(o), (p); 3201, 3202, 3203, 3204,
— (Air) 3104, 3206 3206 Figs 3-2-7, 3-2-9, 3-2-10, 3-3-5
— (HeO2 ) 3402 — Defined 3104 (p)
— Flowchart, Repetitive Diving (Air) — Adjusting the Repetitive Dive RG
Fig 3-2-8 3206(9)(e)(5)(d)
— No-Decompression 3206(9)(d) — Adjustments for Multiple Repetitive
— Minimum SI for a No-D Repet Dive Dives 3206(9)(e)(5)
3206(9)(d)(3) Reports, Accidents and Incidents 1101
— RF from Previous Dive > 1.0 3206(4) Residual Nitrogen 3104, 3206
— Tables Resistance, Excess Breathing 2105
— See Repetitive Diving Tables Responsibilities
— Using In-Water Oxygen Decompression — Attendant
(Table 2) 3203, para 6 — Tender 1206, Fig 1-2-1
— Using Surface Decompression with — Communications Attendant
Oxygen (SurD O2 ) (Table 3) Fig 1-2-1
3205, para 5 — Commanding Officer 1202
— Worksheet— Reproducible Copy — Diver 1205, Fig 1-2-1
Annex B Chap 3 — Diver, Standby 1205, Fig 1-2-1
Repetitive Diving Flowchart Fig 3-2-8 — Diving Officer 1203, Fig 1-2-1
Repetitive Diving Tables — Diving Supervisor 1204, Fig 1-2-1
— Description and Use 3206 — Medical Technician, Diving Fig 1-2-1
— CF Table 4 Air – Repetitive Diving — Medical Officer, Diving Fig 1-2-1
— CF Table 4A Repetitive Factors — Personnel under Instruction 1206
/ Surface Intervals Table — Timekeeper / Recorder Fig 1-2-1
Annex A Chap 3 RF (Repetitive Factor)
— CF Table 4B No-Decompression — See Repetitive Factor
Repetitive Diving Table RG (Repetitive Group)
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RH-4-MP Waterproof Plug 4210, Fig 4-2-3 Manual (B-GG-380-000/FP-005)
Rigging, Lines & 5210 Hyperbaric Chamber Operation,
Rigging and Staging, Special, Ship Repair & required on-site 5304
Salvage 5209 — “Immediate State of Readiness” –
Rocky Bottom 5207 Standby Diver 1205
— In-Water O2 Decompression
(Table 2), Conditions before
S
Use 3203
Safe Diving Practice 5105
— Marking of Lines 1303
Safety
— Manning Requirements 1301, Fig 1-3-1
— During Underwater Work
— Minimum Dive Team 1301
— Diving Dress When Cutting and
— Minimum Personnel Required 1301
Welding 5407
— “RCC On-Site” 3203, Fig 1-2-3
— Explosive Gases, U/W 5409
— Recommended Use of Stage if
— Other Hazards in U/W Cutting 5410
Current more than 1.5 Knots 5204
— Power Cables, U/W 5406
— Required Compressor/HP
— Precautions, Cutting and Welding,
Air Storage Bank for SSBA
U/W 5403
Air Diving Ops 4410
— Switch, Welding 5405
— Required HeO2 & O2 Storage Banks
— When Cutting and Welding 5402
Supporting any HeO2 Dive 4410
— Regulations
— Requirement for Stage when SSBA
— See also Orders and References
Diving deeper than 45 msw) Fig 1-2-3
Pertaining to Diving Annex A Chap 4
— Use of Supervisor as Attendant 1301
— Authority to Exceed Specified
— Wearing of Knives 1307
Depths 1302
Surface Precautions when U/W
— Cold Weather Operations
— Arc Cutting and Welding 5404
5217, Figs 5-2-6, 5-2-7
Schedule, Decompression
— Depth Limitations, Equipment
— Defined
1302, Fig 1-2-3
— (Air) 3104
— Depth Limitations, Personnel
— (HeO2 ) 3402
Figs 1-2-2, 1-2-3
Seacon Connector 4214
— Divers in Boats Under Way 1304
Searches, Bottom 5216
— Diving Equipment Maintenance 1306
Shackle 5306
— Exceptional Exposure
Ships, Working Under 5209
— (Air) 1305, Fig 3-1-1
Short In-Water Oxygen Decompression, Air –
— (HeO2 ) 3506, Fig 3-4-1
— CF Table 2S Annex A Chap 3
— Hyperbaric Chamber, Use of
— Short In-Water Oxygen
Copy of Vol. 5 CF Diving
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Short Standard Air Decompression — Shackle 5306
— CF Table 1S Annex A Chap 3 — Stage Bailout Regulator Pressure
— Short Standard Air Decompression Setting Fig 5-2-5
(Table 1S) 3202 — Standards for Testing and Lifting
Shot Lines 2112, 3207, 5306, Fig 2-1-1 Appliances Annex A Chap 4
— See also Lines — Steadying Lines 4407, Fig 5-2-4
Shutdown 5320 — Umbilical Placement on Stage 5204(2)
SI (Surface Interval), SurD O2 — Use as a Worksite 5211
— (Air) 3104, 3205 Stage and Handling Gear
— (HeO2 ) 3402 — Checks 5306
— Violation of 3305, Fig 3-3-4 — Shutdown 5320
Signals Stage / Winch Operator
— Hand and Special Signals Fig 5-2-1 — See Personnel, Diving
— Line Fig 5-2-1 — See also Operator, Stage / Winch
— Supplementary 5202 Standard Air Decompression
— Winch Fig 5-2-2 — CF Table 1 Annex A Chap 3
Silt Bottom 5207 — Standard Air Decompression
SSBA (Table 1) 3201
— See Helmet, SSBA Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) –
SSBA Diving 5101, 5105 SSBA Diving 5317, Annex A Chap 5
SSBA Diving, Standard Operating Procedures Standard, Short, Air Decompression
5317, Annex A Chap 5 — CF Table 1S Annex A Chap 3
Stage, Diving 4406 — Short Standard Air Decompression
— Ascent by Stage 5201, 5212, 5213, (Table 1S) 3202
Fig 5-2-4 Standby Diver
— Descent by Stage 5201, 5204, — See also Personnel, Diving
Fig 5-2-4 — Qualifications Fig 1-2-1
— Checks 5306 — “Immediate State of Readiness”
— Communications 5202, 5204, Fig 5-2-1, — Standby Diver using CABA 1205
Annex A Chap 5 — Standby Diver using LWSSDE 1205
— Decompression Stops 5214 — Standby Diver using SSBA 1205
— Lift Wire 5306 — Responsibilities 1205, Fig 1-2-1
— Recommended if Current more than — SOPs Sec 2 Chap 5; Annex A Chap 5
1.5 Knots 5204 Steady Flow Valve 2105, 2107, 4205, 5314,
— Required for Use in SSBA Diving 5316, Fig 2-1-1, Annex A Chap 3
for Depths greater than 45 msw Stop, Decompression
Fig 1-2-3 — (Air) 3104
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Stop Time — Surface Decompression with
— (Air) 3104 Oxygen (SurD O2 ) (Table 3)
— (HeO2 ) 3402 3205
Storage Banks 4410 — Dive Manning Requirement during
— See HeO2 & Air Storage Bank SurD O2 Fig 1-3-1
— See HP Air Storage Bank Surface Decompression with Oxygen
Suits, Diving (SurD O2 ), HeO2 –
— See also Dress, Diver’s — CF Table 8 Annex C Chap 3
— Accessory Equipment 5309 — HeO2 – Surface Decompression
— Post-Dive Care 5320 with Oxygen (SurD O2 )
— Types of Suit 4301 (Table 8) 3516
— Dry Suit 4301, Fig 5-2-6 — Dive Manning Requirement during
— Hot Water Suit 4302, 4303; SurD O2, Fig 1-3-1
Figs 4-3-1, 4-3-2 Surface lnterval (SI) – SurD O2
— Wet Suit 4301, Fig 5-2-6 — (Air) 3104, 3205
— Use in Cutting and Welding 5407 — (HeO2 ) 3402
Suit Inflation Valve 5315 — Violation of 3305, Fig 3-3-4
SSBA Surface Intervals Table, Repetitive Factors /
— See Helmet, SSBA — CF Table 4A Annex A Chap 3
Supervisor, Diving — Repetitive Diving Tables
— See Diving Supervisor (Tables 4A & 4B) 3206
Supervisory Limits Fig 1-2-1 Swim Fins 4309, 5309
Supply Pressure, Gas Fig 5-2-5 Switch, Safety, Welding 5405
Support Systems 5301
SurD O2
T
2103, 2105, 3103, 3104, 3205, 3303,
Tables, Decompression
3304, 3305, 3307, 3401, 3402, 3403,
— Air Decompression Tables
3404, 3406, 3505, 3506, 3510, 3511,
— Background 3102
3512, 3514, 3516, 3517; Figs 1-3-1, 3-2-5,
— CF Table 1
3-2-6, 3-3-2, 3-3-3, 3-3-5, 3-5-3, 3-5-4, 3-
Standard Air Decompression
5-7, 3-5-8, 3-5-10
Annex A Chap 3
— See Surface Decompression with
— Standard Air Decompression
Oxygen (SurD O2 ), Air –
(Table 1) 3201
— See Surface Decompression with
— CF Table 1S
Oxygen (SurD O2 ), HeO2 –
Short Standard Air Decompression
Surface Decompression with Oxygen
Annex A Chap 3
(SurD O2 ), Air –
— Short Standard Air Decompression
— CF Table 3 Annex A Chap 3
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Tables, Decompression (Cont’d) — HeO2 Decompression Tables
— CF Table 2 — Definition of Terms 3402
Air – In-Water Oxygen — General Sec 4 Chap 3
Decompression Annex A Chap 3 — General Procedures Sec 5 Chap 3
— In-Water Oxygen — CF Table 6
Decompression (Table 2) 3203 HeO2 – Abort Table Annex C Chap 3
— CF Table 2S — Dive Abort Direction 3404
Air – Short In-Water Oxygen — CF Table 7
Decompression Annex A Chap 3 HeO2 – In-Water Oxygen
— Short In-Water Oxygen Decompression Annex C Chap 3
Decompression (Table 2S) — HeO2 – In-Water Oxygen
3204 Decompression (Table 7) 3515
— CF Table 3 — CF Table 8
Air – Surface Decompression HeO2 – Surface Decompression
with Oxygen (SurD O2) with Oxygen (SurD O2 )
Annex A Chap 3 Annex C Chap 3
— Surface Decompression with — HeO2 – Surface Decompression
Oxygen (SurD O2) (Table 3) 3205 with Oxygen (SurD O2 )
— CF Table 4 (Table 8) 3516
Repetitive Diving – Air — CF Table 9
Annex A Chap 3 HeO2 – Emergency Decompression
— CF Table 4A Annex C Chap 3
Repetitive Factors / Surface — HeO2 – Emergency Decompression
Intervals Table Annex A Chap 3 (Table 9) 3517
— CF Table 4B — Combined CF TablesTables 6, 7 and 8
No-Decompression Surface-Supplied HeO2 tables and
Repetitive Diving Table Table 9 Emergency Decompression
Annex A Chap 3 Annex C Chap 3C-30
— Repetitive Diving Tables Task Definition
(Tables 4A & 4B) 3206 — Cold Weather Operations
— CF Table 5 5217; Figs 5-2-6, 5-2-7
Air – Depth Corrections for — Dive Planning 5102
Diving at Altitude Annex A Chap 3 — Planning Grid 5103, Fig 5-1-1
— Depth Corrections for Diving at — Required Personnel 1301, Fig 1-3-1
Altitude (Table 5) 3207 — Task, Diving 5104
— Definition of Terms 3104 — Use of SSBA 5101
— Description of Tables 3103 Task Definition Grid, Emergency Planning and
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Technical Orders, Canadian Forces (CFTOs) — O2
— See Orders and References Pertaining — (Air) 3303; Figs 2-1-1, 3-3-5
to Diving Annex A Chap 4 — At In-Water O2 Stop (Air)
Tender 3203, 3204
— See Attendant, Diving (Tender) — At O2 Stop (In-Water & RCC) (HeO2 )
— See also Personnel, Diving — Minor Symptoms 3510, Fig 3-5-10
Thermal Arc — Serious, Incapacitating Symptoms
— See Welding 3510, Fig 3-5-10
Thermal Factors 5217 Traumatic Injury While in Water Fig 2-1-1
— Affecting Diving Personnel Above Tracking the Diver 5201
Water Fig 5-2-7 Travel Rate
— Affecting Diving Personnel Underwater — Between Stops (Air) 3301
Fig 5-2-6 — (HeO2 ) 3507
Tideway, Diving in 5215 — In RCC SurD O2 Operations 3507
— Diving Stage Recommended if Travel Times (HeO2 )
Current more than 1.5 Knots 5204 — Time to First Stop 3508
Timekeeper / Recorder — First Stop – Decompression Time 3508
— See Attendant, Diving —9-msw, O2 Stop –Decompression
(Timekeeper / Recorder) Time 3508
— See also Personnel, Diving Tunnelling by Diver 5208
Tool Bag, Diver’s Canvas 5211
Tools, Divers 5211
U
Total Decompression Time in the Tables
Umbilical
(HeO2 ) 3402
— Attachment of Fig 4-4-1
Total Time of Dive (Air) 3104
— Breathing Gas Supply Hose 4402
Toxicity
— Checks 5307
— CO2 Build-Up 2104, 2105, 4205,
— Communications 5202
Fig 2-1-1
— Communications Cable
— Prevention 4208
4210, 4402, 4403, 4404, 5314
— Convulsions, O2 Fig 2-1-1
— End Tailing 4403, 5314
— In-Chamber / In-Water
— Fouled 2112
— (Air) 3303, Fig 3-3-5
Fig 5-2-1 (Manual Signals)
— (HeO2 ) 3510, Fig 3-5-10
— Hot Water Supply Hose
— Emergency Procedures
4302, 4303, 4402, 4404
Figs 2-1-1, 3-3-5, 3-5-10
— Blanked when not in use 4402
— Related Problems
— Lifeline 4404
— (Air) 3303, Fig 3-3-5
— Maintenance 4402
— (HeO2 ) 3509, Fig 3-5-10

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Umbilical (Cont’d)
W, X, Y, Z
— Marking of 1303
Water Heater
— Pneumofathometer (“Pneumo”)
— See Hot Water Heater
— Blanked when not in use 4402
Wearing of Knives 1307, 4307, 5309
— Gauge 4412
Weight Belt 4304, 4305, 4306
— Hose (“Pneumo Hose”)
Weights, Helmet
4402, 4403, 4404
4202, Figs 4-2-1, 4-2-2
— Readings as Primary Depth
Weighted Vest
Measurements 5212
4304, 4305, 5309, Fig 4-3-3
— Shutdown 5320
Welding, U/W
— Stage Diving 5204
— Diving Dress 5407
— Storage 4402
— Explosive Gases 5409
— Twisted Hose 4402
— Faceplate, SL17-B, Welding Lens
Unable to Switch to Air at First Stop (HeO2 )
4204, 4310, 5407
3512
— Template Fig 4-3-5
Unable to Switch to O2 at 9 msw Stop
— General 5403
(HeO2 ) 3512
— Gloves, Rubber or Rubberized-Canvas,
Unconscious Diver Fig 2-1-1
Mandatory Use 5407
Under Ships, Diving 5209
— Power Cables, U/W 5406
Units, Authority and Areas of Responsibility
— Procedures 5408
1201
— Safety 5402
— Safety Switch 5405
V — Surface Safety Procedures 5404
Valve, Non-Return 2107, 4205, 5311, — Wet Suit, Use of 5407
Fig 5-3-1 Wet Suit 4301, 4305, Fig 5-2-6
Variations in Rate of Ascent (Air) — Use of when Cutting or Welding 5407
3302, Fig 3-3-5 Whips 5309, Fig 4-2-3
Vest Winch Checks 5306
— See Dress, Diver’s, Vest, Weighted Winch Signals Fig 5-2-2
Violation of 7-Minute Surface Interval (SI) Working Under Ships 5209
3305, Fig 3-3-5 Worksheets
Violation of 7-Minute Surface Interval — Altitude Diving Worksheet
Flowchart Fig 3-3-4 Annex B Chap 3
Voice Communications — Dive Record Chart
— See Communication, U/W Annex B Chap 3
— Repetitive Diving Worksheet
Annex B Chap 3
Wreck Diving 5208

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