... ABSTRACT Saturation diving has been developed over the past several years as a useful method to allow divers to spend a significant amount of working time in deep water. It is now practical for divers to work 6 to 8 hour shifts each day on the bottom in order to complete difficult and time...

... ABSTRACT Petroleum industry activities have progressed rapidly into water depths beyond the safe limitations on professional divers. Practical and physiological factors affecting diver health and safety are reviewed, and the problems and potential of extending safe diving to 1500 feet or more...