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 © T. Maarleveld / Smit Internationale. Diving supervisor and chamber operator.
In saturation diving that allows divers to work at great depth for long periods of time the roles
of diving supervisor, chamber operator and others are very strictly reparted.
however, those that are should be identified. In- formation in the emergency procedures section should also identify the locations of first-aid kit(s), O2 kits, and communication equipment (radios, walkie- talkies, mobile phones) and their operation should be demonstrated prior to the beginning of diving operations.
Qualification of personnel
Participants on a maritime archaeological project will have to be qualified and competent in different skills and professional ethics and demonstrate that they have knowledge of the tasks to be undertaken (see Rules 22 & 23 in Chapter VII Competence and qualifications). These skills are varied, and can include historical expertise, technical knowledge of equipment used during diving operations, or first-aid care.
The minimum qualifications for an archaeologist to work on a project are usually set by the relevant authority overseeing the project. These might include an academic degree or similar certification, practical experience, demonstrated research in the chosen field or area of speciality, and knowledge of the historical period or archaeological site under investigation. The person overseeing the diving operations and divers participating on the project will also have to have qualifications accepted by the relevant authority overseeing the diving and safety aspects of the project. At a minimum, the dive supervisor should have obtained an elevated certification from a recognized dive training institution.
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