Div 6Diving signals

Division 6—Diving signals 127—Signals when divers working (1) The operator of a vessel that is over 10 m in length must, at all times while a diver is operating from the vessel, display in a conspicuous position on the vessel the International Code Flag A. (2) The operator of a vessel that is 10 m or less in length must, at all times while a diver is operating from the vessel, display in a conspicuous position on the vessel a rigid replica of International Code Flag A, at least 750 mm by 600 mm in size. (3) A diver who is operating in a harbor independently of a vessel must ensure that a rigid replica of International Code Flag A, at least 300 mm by 200 mm in size, is displayed, at all times, from a buoy or float which is moored within 30 m of the diver or is attached to a line and towed by the diver. (4) A diver must not operate in a harbor, independently of a vessel, in a marked channel used by vessels. (5) The operator of a vessel navigating in the vicinity of a vessel, float or buoy displaying an International Code Flag A or a replica of that flag, or a light or shape required by Rule 27 of the Prevention of Collisions Convention, must navigate so as to avoid injury to the diver or interference with the vessel, float or buoy. (6) If this regulation requires an International Code Flag A or a replica to be displayed, the person who is required to display the flag or replica must ensure that it is illuminated during the hours of darkness.