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46 CFR 197.404 : Shipping (§ 1.01-05 To Subchapter D) — (§ 166.01 To § 199.640) — Coast Guard, Department Of Homeland Security (Continued) (§ 166.01 To § 199.640) — Marine Occupational Safety And Health Standards (Subpart A To Part 198) — General Provisions (Subpart A To Appendix A To Part 197) — Commercial Diving Operations (§ 197.200 To § 197.488) — Operations (§ 197.400 To § 197.420) — Responsibilities of the diving supervisor.

4 Aug 2016

(a) The diving supervisor shall -

(1) Be fully cognizant of the provisions of this subpart;

(2) Be fully cognizant of the provisions of the operations manual required by § 197.420;

(3) Insure that diving operations conducted from a vessel or facility subject to this subpart meet the regulations in this subpart;

(4) Prior to the commencement of any commercial diving operation, provide the report required by § 197.402 to the person-in-charge;

(5) Coordinate with the person-in-charge any changes that are made to the report required by § 197.402; and

(6) Promptly notify the person-in-charge of any diving related casualty, accident, or injury.

(b) The diving supervisor is in charge of the planning and execution of the diving operation including the responsibility for the safety and health of the dive team.

46 CFR 197.404