Diving and Swimming Requests

All operations involving commercial divers or swimmers in the Port of Southampton must be approved by Southampton VTS prior to the operation commencing.

All operations involving commercial divers must meet the requirements of the Diving at Work Regulations 1997 and appropriate Approved Codes of Practice.

Relevent Notice to Mariners will provide the latest information regarding to Diving and Swimming

For recreational swimming events please see our Recreational Events page.

Click here to download the Permission to Dive form

Click here to download the Swimming Operations request form

Please return completed application forms to Southampton VTS and Port Planning

Please contact ABP Port Planning for any queries