The number of applicants for the Royal Navy’s Mine Clearance Diving courses are outlined in Table 1. Table 1: Number of applicants by year Course End Date Arrived Passed 2015 40 35 2016 40 35 2017 (to November 2017) 30 20 Source: Royal Navy, 2017 Reference FOI Request: FOI2017/10096, dated 14 November 2017.
Research Paper Title Short- and long-term effects of diving on pulmonary function. Abstract The diving environment provides a challenge to the lung, including exposure to high ambient pressure, altered gas characteristics and cardiovascular effects on the pulmonary circulation. Several factors associated with diving affect pulmonary function acutely and can potentially cause prolonged effects that may… Read More
Research Paper Title Otitis externa in military divers: more frequent and less harmful than reported. Background Although otitis externa (OE) is a common disease, data related to (military) divers are limited. This study aimed to determine the incidence of OE in military divers during their initial training. The researchers also wished to consider seasonal influences… Read More
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