Assessment of safety of diving activities

Below is the form for assessment of whether a permit must be obtained from the Danish Maritime Authority for diving activities.

Assessment form for diving activities

Are dives made at water depths of more than 50 m? *
Are dives made at offshore wind farms or other plants for the production of renewable energy? *
Are dives made at offshore installations for exploration, production or transport of hydrocarbons? *
Are dives made from dynamically positioned ships? *
Does a risk analysis show that it is necessary to make stricter requirements? (In case of doubt, the Danish Maritime Authority will make the decision) *

The above type of diving work is in Denmark covered by the set of rules for offshore diving operations (BEK no. 1396 of 12/12/2013) and presupposes a diving permit issued by the Danish Maritime Authority.

If yes to one or more of the above, has an offshore diving permit been obtained from the Danish Maritime Authority? *

If the answer is no to all the above points, the fields below the form must be filled in.

The nature and scope of the diving activities

If several of the following are considered to entail increased risk, the Danish Maritime Authority should be contacted at cfs@dma.dk with the purpose of assessing whether the rules for offshore diving operations will enter into force.

Is the project covered by the rules on large construction projects and has the client appointed a coordinator for safety and health?
Do several contractors work on the same site?
Do you work with objects or substances that necessitate stricter safety and health requirements?
Does the diving contractor (diving company) have a permit for commercial diving from the Danish Maritime Authority?
If yes to one or more of the above four, does the activity involve increased risk?

Diving activities risk analysis

If several of the following are considered to entail increased risk, the Danish Maritime Authority should be contacted at cfs@dma.dk with the purpose of assessing whether the rules for offshore diving operations are in force.

Are dives made at water depths above 25 m?
Do dives take place in areas with strong stream conditions?
Do dives take place at a distance of more than 5 nautical miles from land?
Are there dives where wrecks or underwater installations are penetrated?
Are dives made that require surface decompression?
If yes to one or more of the six above, does the activity involve increased risk?

Contact details

Please note that all fields marked with an asterisk (*) are required.

Contact

Ship Survey, Certification and Manning
+45 72 19 60 17