1. Remote Operations

2. Learning Objectives Identify areas of concern regarding conducting remote operations. Develop methods or procedures for addressing each of your concerns.

3. Main Points Travel Land Operations Boat Operations Diving Concerns General Concerns Equipment

4. Travel Tickets Passports Visas Immunization Records Finances Flexible Schedules Transportation of equipment Security –Personnel –Equipment

5. Land Based Concerns Water –Adequate supply –Purification Food –Adequate supply –Appropriate –Preparation –Storage Shelter Security –Personnel Equipment

6. Boat Operations Navigation Issues Vessel –Availability –Suitability –Safe operating Condition –Documentation/Licensing Skipper and crew Fuel Weather

7. Diving Concerns Conditions –Window of opportunity Schedule Subject Availability Local Knowledge

8. General Concerns Security Political Situation Local Laws Language Communications –Surface –Underwater Transportation Weather Medications/Emergency Medical Care –Contact –Transportation/Evacuation Chamber access versus in-water Recompression

9. Equipment Concerns Within Service specifications –Appropriate –Environment Activities Serial Numbers Spare Equipment Spare parts Tools availability Service Tech –Experience –Documentation Standardization Versus Individual Preference Maintenance Protocols Gas –Adequate Supply Quality

10. Have We Covered Travel Land Operations Boat Operations Diving Concerns General Concerns Equipment

11. Can You Identify areas of concern regarding conducting remote operations. Develop methods or procedures for addressing each of your concerns.

12. Last Thoughts Remote diving operations call for thorough planning covering all aspects of the operation. You may be the only source of assistance for yourself, your buddy or the team. Make sure you have a well thought out contingency plan.