Option 3 - Temporary Diver Authorization
A diver who is unable to meet direct reciprocity or exempted diver qualifications will be required to participate in a diver qualification program to receive temporary authorization to dive. This temporary authorization will allow the scientist to dive under NURC/UNCW auspices until completion of the NURC/UNCW sponsored research mission, expiration of physical examination, or six (6) months from last logged dive, whichever occurs first. Divers choosing this option must comply with the following:
- Submit a copy of a current physical examination for diving (this must meet or exceed the AAUS medical standards)
- Provide proof of basic diver certification (Photocopy of C-Card)
- Provide verification of diving experience (diving resume form). The diver must have proof of at least twenty-five (25) open water dives.
- Provide proof of current CPR and First Aid Certification
- Provide proof of oxygen administration training
- Complete a test of knowledge review - (diving written examination)
- Perform a swimming evaluation - (swim above water 400 yards in less than 12 minutes, swim underwater for 25 yards, and tread water for 10 minutes)
- Perform an open water checkout dive
Please download and complete all forms required for first time center divers or renewal divers. If you have previously worked with NURC/UNCW under NOAA Diving Program Guidelines, you will receive credit for the previous diver training.
Option 3 Forms:
- Minimal requirements (1) or
- Renewal requirements (R)
- Diving resume form (1) or
- Resume update form (R)
- Equipment requirements
- Participant Agreement
- Liability Waiver
- Safety rules
Medical examination forms
- Medical exam overview
- Physical exam checklist
- Medical history form
- Physical examination report form
- Fitness evaluation report
- Additional test for aquanauts
(1) - First time center divers
(R) - Divers with previous center diving authorization