1. Scientific diving regulation

Yes – occupational scientific diving was recognised as an occupational activity, but the January 2022 survey did not report statutory recognition of OSD.

2. Officially designated expert(s) and authority

Associazione Italiana Operatori Scientifici Subacquei (AIOSS).

3. National certification organisation / authority

AIOSS / national scientific-diving practice framework.

4. National governmental agency providing legal background

The survey notes a code of practices approved by the Ministry of Labour.

5. National licence for scientific diving

Not specified in the January 2022 survey.

6. National regulation

Code of practices approved by the Ministry of Labour; OSD was not recognised by law in the survey.

7. ESD/AESD issuing authority / equivalence list

No country-specific acceptance statement located in the January 2022 survey; ESDP equivalence framework is the relevant European reference.

8. Acceptance of scientific diving licences from other European countries

No specific national recognition statement reported.

9. Contact persons

Massimo Ponti – ESDP national representative/contact listed in 2022 material.

10. Further information / Remarks

Historical ESDP status: Member. ESDP described AIOSS as a non-profit association.