The December 2025 issue of The Regulator, published by NOPSEMA, contains two key updates for hyperbaric workers. The first is the release of updated Diving Guidelines, and the second brings focus to the importance of regulating psychosocial hazards in the workplace.
Safety
Three diving-related safety incidents have been shared in International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) Safety Flashes to date in 2025.
- IMCA SF 02/25 Saturation diver exposed to chemicals from pipeline
- IMCA SF 04/25 Divers helmet struck and damaged subsea by crane hook
- IMCA SF 04/25 Diver lifted off seabed

