We need a minimum team size of five divers for a safe surface-supply diving operation. This team includes:

  • Supervisor
  • Working diver
  • Stand-by diver 
  • Tender for the working diver 
  • Tender for the stand-by diver

We might have other team members on site to operate specialised equipment and to assist in an emergency. 

Visit Diving at Work Regulations 1997 Approved Code of Practice (ACOP) for more information.