How should a Dive Supervisor ensure proper documentation after a dive?

How should a Dive Supervisor ensure proper documentation after a dive?

• A. Complete dive log, incident report if needed, sign off the PTD; archive records
• B. Sign off the PTD only, without other records
• C. Archive only dive plans
• D. Submit a daily email report

Answer: (B)

After a dive, the key step is to formally close the operation with official authorization. The Permit to Dive is the formal record that the dive occurred under the approved plan, safety checks were satisfied, and any conditions were addressed. By signing off the PTD, the Dive Supervisor creates an auditable, authoritative closure of the dive, establishing accountability and a clear record that the dive is complete. Other records, such as a dive log or incident report, may be required in response to specific events, and archiving records is part of overall recordkeeping, but the essential immediate action to finalize documentation is the PTD sign-off.

After a dive, the key step is to formally close the operation with official authorization. The Permit to Dive is the formal record that the dive occurred under the approved plan, safety checks were satisfied, and any conditions were addressed. By signing off the PTD, the Dive Supervisor creates an auditable, authoritative closure of the dive, establishing accountability and a clear record that the dive is complete. Other records, such as a dive log or incident report, may be required in response to specific events, and archiving records is part of overall recordkeeping, but the essential immediate action to finalize documentation is the PTD sign-off.