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STAND-BY DIVER [1 record]

Record 1 2023-02-07

English

Subject field(s)
  • Occupation Names (General)
  • Diving (Naval Forces)
  • Underwater Diving (Sports)
CONT

The safety diver is responsible for the safety of all the divers on [the] dive rotation. This person must be able to don their SCUBA [self-contained underwater breathing apparatus] equipment and enter the water in one minute once an emergency situation has been declared by the divemaster in charge. The duties of the safety diver include helping divers into their gear and then assisting them into the water.

Key term(s)
  • stand-by diver

French

Domaine(s)
  • Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
  • Plongée (Forces navales)
  • Plongée sous-marine (Sports)

Spanish

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