New Notices
About SIO Research Dive Program
Manual for Diving Safety
  ssssPDF Format
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Revisions to 1998 Ed.
SIO Dive Computer Policy (PDF)
SIO Dive Officer &
Diving Control Board
Master Dive List
SIO Diving Locker
Forms
 

Depth Certification Form (PDF)
Online Dive Log
Online Dive Plan
Ship Dive Plan (PDF)
SIO Pier Instrument Form (In Progress)

Local Water Quality Information
Small Boat Resources
Dive Links

SMALL BOAT RESOURCES

All UCSD trailers towed by UCSD vehicles need to be inspected annually by UCSD Fleet Services and certified for safety and road worthiness. Contact Jim Ruby 858-534-8848 to arrange trailer inspection appointment.

Notice: [2004-06-10] You must be checked out by UCSD Fleet Services if you use a UC Vehicle to tow a trailer. Please contact Dennis at 858-534-2551 to make an appointment.

Notice: [2004-06-10] A new Marine Weather channel is broadcasting from Mount Soledad: VHF Channel 4. (This report cycles through every eight minutes)

For small boat, near-shore operations, PIs are expected to ensure that the boat meets applicable boating safety regulations of the USCG, state and local authorities, and to exercise prudent judgement about the safety of such operations.

Please obtain a copy of the "SIO Policy for Chartering or Use of Non-UNOLS Vessels" from SIO purchasing if you are planning to charter a small boat.

• Procedure for launching a boat from the SIO Pier

• Advanced Boat Handling Proceedures

• Common Boat Launching Mistakes

• Boat Launching CheckList

• SIO Small Boat Operators Contact List

• Boating Emergency Phone List

Safety Regulations Sites:

http://www.uscgboating.org/reg/reg_default.asp
go to Regulations and publications for some detailed info.

U.S.C.G. float plan:
http://www.uscgboating.org/reg/reg_fr_SafetyTips42.asp

U.S. Coast Guard Marine Safety Office
phone#619-683-6500/ Lt. Benson

Department of California Boating and Waterways website:
http://www.dbw.ca.gov/