Technical diving definition

Technical diving. Means open circuit or rebreather diving with the use of variable gas mixtures (Nitrogen-Helium-Oxygen otherwise called Trimix or Helium – Oxygen otherwise called Heliox) up to depths not exceeding 130 metres, and subject to the medically recommended maximum gas partial pressures of 1,4ATA Oxygen for the bottom part of the dive, 1,6 ATA Oxygen during decompression and 3,95 ATA Nitrogen. On written submission of a full dive profile and proposed safety and support measures, the Insurer may consider providing specific, per- dive insurance for any dive exceeding 130 metres and/or the maximum gas partial pressure limits allowed above. Technical Diving also includes wreck penetration and full cave diving, regardless of the distance covered.
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Technical diving means diving, other than sport diving, speciality diving or commercial diving, that takes divers beyond the normal limits of sport diving. It is an activity that includes one or more of the following:
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  • Manufacturing operation means a process in which materials are changed, converted, or transformed into a different state or form from which they previously existed and includes refining materials, assembling parts, and preparing raw materials and parts by mixing, measuring, blending, or otherwise committing such materials or parts to the manufacturing process. "Manufacturing operation" does not include packaging.

  • Medical direction means direction, advice, or orders provided by a medical director, supervising physician, or physician designee (in accordance with written parameters and protocols) to emergency medical care personnel.