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503 EM 385-1-1 Sections 27-34
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504 EM 385-1-1 Sections 27-34

30.A.16 Dive Operations Plan.

This plan is a general overview of all tasks to be performed, dive modes and equipment, site access, etc.

USACE divers preparing to enter the water IAW the Diver Operations Plan.
Complex operations require a Dive Operations Plan.

Complex projects involving more than one work task, location, and/or dive team require task-specific dive plans as part of the overall Dive Operations Plan. As a minimum, the Dive Operations Plan will contain the following:

  1. Date of dive plan submission;
  2. Name and contact information for diving supervisor preparing the dive plan;
  3. Names and duties of on-site dive team members, including diving supervisor;
  4. List of diving equipment to be used;
  5. Type of diving platform to be used;
  6. Detailed description of the mission; Identify how/if work will be divided into separate tasks or phases of work;
  7. Date(s), time(s), duration, and location of operation;
  8. Diving mode used (SCUBA, SSA, and snorkeling) including a description of the back-up air supply, as required;
  1. Nature of work to be performed by the divers, including tools used and materials to be handled or installed;
  2. Anticipated surface and underwater conditions, to include visibility, temperature, currents, etc. Thermal protection will be considered as appropriate;
  3. Maximum single dive bottom time for the planned depth of dive for each diver. Altitude adjustments to dive tables will be calculated for dives made at altitudes of 1000 ft (304.8 m) or more above sea level;
  1. Identification of topside assistance/support to the dive team (i.e., crane operator, lock operator, etc.);
  2. Means of direct communication between the dive site and the DDC, project office, the lockmaster or USACE project manager, and the contracting officer (if applicable);
  3. Plans submitted for Contractor operations must also include the name of Contractor (and diving subcontractor if applicable), Contract number, and names and contact information for key personnel.

Note: The dive plan will include the following statement: "If for any reason the dive plan is altered in mission, depth, personnel, or equipment, the DDC will be contacted in order to review and accept the alteration prior to actual operation."

Knowledge Check Choose the best answer for the question.

30-6. When conducting dive operations, what surface and underwater conditions should be anticipated in the Dive Plans?

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