1. Scientific diving regulation

Yes – occupational scientific diving is regulated within French occupational law.

2. Officially designated expert(s) and authority

Comité National de la Plongée Scientifique (CNPS).

3. National certification organisation / authority

CNPS / French occupational scientific-diving training arrangements.

4. National governmental agency providing legal background

French Ministry of Labour; ESDP also lists Prefecture in the supervisory-authority field.

5. National licence for scientific diving

National occupational scientific-diving qualification under the French legal framework; exact certificate wording not specified in the survey.

6. National regulation

French occupational scientific-diving rules; the ESDP survey states that training and activities are outlined by law.

7. ESD/AESD issuing authority / equivalence list

CNPS is the national authority representing occupational scientific diving in France; ESD/AESD are incorporated in the national framework.

8. Acceptance of scientific diving licences from other European countries

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

9. Contact persons

Jean-Pierre Féral – ESDP national representative/contact listed in 2022 material.

10. Further information / Remarks

Historical ESDP status: Statutory Member. Source: ESDP Consultation Documents 06 and 01 rev.1.