Scope:
This standard specifies minimum requirements for recreational SCUBA diving operations in Trinidad and Tobago. It includes requirements for the following:
a) safety and operational procedures for recreational diving facilities;
b) organized and guided dive tours;
c) requirements for equipment provided by dive operators;
d) specifications for the care and maintenance of equipment;
e) training and education as it relates to diving and dive equipment; and
f) responsible marketing
This standard applies to business operations providing recreational SCUBA diving services to clients.
This standard does not apply to operations offering:
a) snorkelling (only) activities;
b) commercial diving services; or
c) specialty diving services such as underwater hunting (including spear fishing).
NOTE: During SCUBA diving, the use of spear guns for protection or the control of invasive species is acceptable; however, spear fishing is not encouraged because it is deemed detrimental to marine life.

Status: Current | Published: 2014 | Replaces: TTS 571:2006