Unified UAE Legislation Database

Regulation PS - 16.0 Diving Operations

Status

In force

Issuing Authority

DPA

Effective date

XX.XX.XXXX

Official Link

https://

PCFC- Entity (Business Unit) Name: Dubai Ports Authority 

Department Name: Ports Services  

Document Reference Number: PCFC-DPA-PS-REG-16 

Revision Number: 01 

Revision Date: December 2023 

Classification: Public  

 

16.1 Purpose 

To provide guidance to be followed when contracting and / or approving commercial diving operations to take place within PCFC Ports’ waters and ensure compliance with Local and international standards and requirements. 

 

16.2 Scope 

1. Diving is One of the most strenuous activities in ship repair which requires special skills and Hazards and Risk are greater and requires proper and constant supervision also Demands physically and mentally fit to carry out the activity 

 

2. This Regulation applies to all types of underwater work within port limits involving commercial diving.  

 

3.These regulations are applicable to all diving companies entering, using or making use of facilities belonging to Dubai World. Neither non-possession nor ignorance of these regulations will be considered a reason of non-imposition of a penalty for violation of these regulations.

 

4.The Competent Department (DPA) is empowered to enforce t...