R/V Cape Hatteras - Cruise Preparations - SCUBA Diving
SCUBA diving from the R/V CAPE HATTERAS for the purpose of scientific research is governed by the UNOLS Research Vessel Safety Standards and must be performed under the auspices of the Duke/UNC Oceanographic Consortium (D/UNCOC) Diving Program or another formal research diving program which is a member of the American Academy of Underwater Sciences (AAUS).
Rules, regulations and procedures for diving under the auspices of the D/UNCOC Diving Program are described in detail in the D/UNCOC Research Diving Manual, copies of which are available from the Diving Officer. All necessary forms and plans must be returned to the Diving Officer at least three weeks prior to the cruise.
When researchers from multiple diving programs are participating in a cruise a single lead Diving Control Board (DCB) will be designated by agreement of all DCB's involved. The procedures, rules and regulations that govern the diving operation are those of the designated lead diving program; however, the Master has the ultimate authority regarding all personnel and operations aboard the R/V CAPE HATTERAS and her small craft.
