NATO SMERWG Underwater Diving Working Group (UDWG) 2023

Sonistics will not be supporting the 2023 UDWG by holding an Industry Reception.
Information of the 2024 UDWG will be posted here.

What is the NATO UDWG?

NATO Underwater Working Group (UDWG)

The UDWG standardises Diving Techniques, Clearance Diving Operations, Amphibious Warfare Operations, Ship’s Diver Operations, Salvage Operations, Underwater Construction Operations, Equipment and Table Validation Procedures, Medical Guidance for Diving Operations and Diving and Seabed Operations below 50 metres

UDWG staffs proposals for operational standardisation in all aspects of military Underwater Diving including:-

· Diving Techniques

· Clearance Diving Operations

· Amphibious Warfare Operations

· Ship’s Diver Operations

· Salvage Operations

· Underwater Construction Operations

· Equipment and Table Validation Procedures

· Medical Guidance for Diving Operations

· Diving and Seabed Operations below 50 metres

UDWG has two committees:

Medical Committee – consists of naval medical officers and civilian specialists who examine the field of diving medicine

Equipment & Systems (E&S) Committee – responsible for diving equipment related problems and identifies patterns that may be associated with improper design or use. Researches new equipment/services available commercially and presents to the UDWG Conference.

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