What is included in the proper handover process when transitioning from diving operations to client or onshore supervision?

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In this handover, the essential idea is to give the onshore supervisor a complete view of what’s happening so they can take over safely and keep the operation continuous. The best choice covers transferring duty, briefing ongoing operations, sharing dive logs and plans, confirming emergency contacts, and ensuring continuity. This matters because the onshore team needs to know who is in charge, what has already occurred, what is planned next, and how to reach the right people in an emergency. Sharing dive logs and plans provides history, current status, and the intended approach, including any deviations or safety concerns, while confirming emergency contacts ensures quick escalation if something goes wrong. Ensuring continuity means there are no gaps in decision-making or information as the transition completes. The other options miss critical pieces: transferring only duty lacks context; sharing only logs omits current operations and future plans; and confirming only contacts leaves gaps in situational awareness and continuity.