Occupational Health and Safety Act, 1993 (Act No. 85 of 1993)

Code of Practice

Diving Regulations, 2009

Code of Practice for Inshore Diving

10. Special operational conditions

10.4 Underwater currents

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The dive plan should consider the presence of currents and the limitations they impose on the diver's operational ability. While other parameters must also be taken into account, tide meters may provide accurate information on the tidal current at different depths and can be used to assess the diving conditions.