1. Scientific diving regulation

Yes – occupational scientific diving has a national legal framework.

2. Officially designated expert(s) and authority

Norske Vitenskapelige Dykkere / Norwegian Scientific Divers (NSD).

3. National certification organisation / authority

NSD / Norwegian occupational scientific-diving framework.

4. National governmental agency providing legal background

Norwegian Labour Inspection Authority.

5. National licence for scientific diving

National occupational scientific-diving qualification under the Norwegian framework.

6. National regulation

Norwegian occupational scientific-diving requirements; ESDP survey records scientific diving as legally recognised.

7. ESD/AESD issuing authority / equivalence list

NSD; ESD/AESD recognised within the Norwegian framework.

8. Acceptance of scientific diving licences from other European countries

ESDP mutual-recognition/equivalence framework applies subject to Norwegian rules.

9. Contact persons

Pernilla M. Carlsson – ESDP national representative/contact listed in 2022 material.

10. Further information / Remarks

Historical ESDP status: Statutory Member.