During a three-month activity by Singapore government, 12 professional diving businesses and seven people were slapped with a full of 65 sanctions for security breaches.
These included a stop work order for a diving supervisor and S$ 13, 000 ( US9, 630 ) in fines to companies and individuals.
The Ministry of Manpower ( MOM) and the Maritime Port Authority of Singapore ( MPA ) jointly conducted the operation from September to December 2024, according to MOM on Thursday ( Feb 6 ).  ,
It made two fatalities at Singapore anchorages last year because commercial divers used recreational self-contained underwater breathing apparatus (SCUBA ) as opposed to the commercial surface-supplied diving apparatus ( SSDE ).  ,
The SSDE includes improved security features like steady air provide from the surface, according to MOM, and was specifically designed for professional diving work.
” These characteristics are not present in pleasure SCUBA. These incidents emphasize how crucial it is to adhere to safe operating procedures when professional diving.