If regulatory constraints cannot be met before a dive, what action should the Dive Supervisor take?

• A. Cancel the dive and escalate to authorities or management
• B. Proceed if allowed by supervisor on site
• C. Delay without notifying crew
• D. Change dive site

Answer: (A)

When regulatory requirements cannot be met before a dive, the important step is to cancel the dive and escalate the situation to the relevant authorities or management to determine the next course of action. This keeps the operation compliant with laws and internal policies, and protects divers from unknown or unresolved risks. Proceeding on-site would bypass the missing approvals, creating legal and safety hazards. Delaying without informing the crew loses essential risk communication, and simply changing the dive site doesn’t fix the missing regulatory requirements and could violate approvals or environmental rules. Canceling and coordinating the proper authorities or management sets the safest, most responsible path.