SWP 04 Underwater Permit
UNDERWATER PERMIT
Complete this permit before beginning diver operations. Work shall not begin if any of the following precautions cannot be met. If any conditions listed
change, then this permit is invalid and a new permit shall be issued before work continues.
VESSEL : DATE :
Location and Description of Work to be Done :
Master's initials
1 Master has determined that diver assisted work plan/procedure is safe
2 Precautions have been explained to all personnel involved
3 Deck/Engine watch notified when work is to begin and when expected to be completed
4 Other vessels or bunker barges not alongside during the diving operations
5 No other operations such as cargo, ballast movement, storing, etc. while the diver is in the water
6 Engine room notified not to start or to stop any machinery which could change the status of the overboard
discharges and intakes
7 Terminal, Port Authority, Government approvals obtained as necessary
8 All personnel advised of "Tagged-out" or "Locked-out" valves
To be checked by master To be checked by the Chief Engineer
Technical Dept. required concurrence obtained Work plan made
Emergency Response Plan discussed and agreed Diver properly instructed/informed about intakes and
overboard discharges in use and shown locations of same on
Safety Meeting held and job scope/technical aspect clarified drawing
Divers additional safety request or instruction agreed Main Engine turning gear: disengaged; locked-out; tagged-
out
Deck Officer in way of diving location has adequate personnel to
Bilge pumps are lined and valves have been test operated
handle diving boat, mooring lines, etc
All sea intakes/or overboard discharge lines not in use,
Propeller status agreed secured by double valve protection and locked-out/tagged-
out
Code flag "A" hoisted Cathodic protection system secured
Walkie-talkie radios and communications between diving boat, deck, All applicable emergency tools, materials, equipment
bridge watch Officer and watch Engineer tested checked and ready for use
Weather forecast obtained and suitable for the work period Diver advised of sea intakes or overboard dischargers
actually in use
Sea condition checked and found acceptable for the work
Diver instructed as to location of HFO, DO &
LO tanks.
Method of sea chest / piping blanking agreed.
Inboard blank flanges prepared an dready installation.
Senior engineer to be at the repair site to verify the inboard
blank flange is secure.
Work started: Work Completed :
Date / Time : Date / Time :
Master Chief Engineer Diver
Revision: 01.July.2022 Approved by MD Page 1 OF 1