International Recognition and Seamanship Resources:
The Combined Diving Association (CDA)
The Combined Diving Association (CDA) group formed to provide safety guidance to Member Clubs and individual divers in the safe operation of dive boats within the recreational sector.
The CDA members consist of the British Sub Aqua Club (BSAC), the Sub Aqua Association (SAA), the Scottish Sub Aqua Club (SSAC) and the Professional Association of Diving Instructors (PADI). The primary aim of the CDA is to provide safety guidance to Member Clubs and individual divers, in consultation with government agencies such as the MCA, HSE and other diving and sea safety organisations.
DOWNLOAD: CDA Boating Guidelines
MCA Maritime Coastguard Agency acceptance
The MCA accepts this BSAC Diver Coxswain Award document as a suitable alternative to the harmonised code for member clubs operating on a non-commercial basis. For UK citizens holding a BSAC Diver Coxswain’s Qualification can also apply for a “International Certificate for Operators of Pleasure Craft” application from are available from BSAC Thailand and all BSAC Seamanship Centres.
Other Resources:
DOWNLOAD: SOLAS V Regulations [International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea]
