Shimoda Marine Research Center - regulations for diving work
Article 1 This agreement complies with relevant laws and regulations such as diver accident prevention and fishery adjustment rules, high pressure work safety and health rules, etc. when diving for research conducted at the Shimoda Marine Research Center, local fishermen and fishery cooperatives. The purpose is to maintain safety and follow local rules.
Article 2 If you wish to perform diving work, please contact the relevant faculty member and the technical staff of the center in advance, in order to prepare a diving plan.
Article 3 As a general rule, for diving work, you must have a scuba license and diving insurance, and be able to submit your past 30 diving logs (date, water depth, work content) and the results of a medical check within the past year.
Article 4 As a general rule, when diving, you must use a diving cylinder supplied by the center.
Article 5 The prescribed pledge and consent form must be submitted to the center director in advance.
Article 6 Take out insurance that covers any accidents that occur during diving.
Article 7 Diving alone or diving at night are not permitted.
Article 8 Diving work shall be carried out under the supervision of a center faculty member and/or center technical staff member.
Article 9 Please ensure that you carry and display the diving/collection flag during surveys.
Article 10 Acts that violate fishing regulations are strictly prohibited.
Article 11 If a diver intentionally or through gross negligence causes damage to another person or institution's property, etc., the cost equivalent to the damage shall be borne by the diver and the collector.
Article 12 The Center is not responsible for any accidents that occur during diving work, collections, or investigations.
Article 13 If a center user violates this agreement or seriously interferes with the operation of the center, the center director may revoke or suspend the approval of its use.
Article 14 When publishing the results of research using the center, clearly state that the research was conducted using the center.