Online membership
Eligible individual members and Basic contractors will be able to register, accept terms and pay online through a secure provider. This facility is not yet active.
MEMBERSHIP
Membership that delivers practical value.
Explore the membership pathways ICDA is developing for individuals, commercial diving contractors, clients and the wider industry. Categories, eligibility and benefits remain proposals.
ICDA SERVICES IN DEVELOPMENT
EXPLORE YOUR PATHWAY
Two journeys. One shared commitment.
Discover how ICDA aims to support career development for diving personnel and progressive recognition for diving contractors. These pathways are proposed and are not yet open for enrolment or assurance.
Individual membership
Professional pathways from first training to senior operational and client-facing roles.
| Proposed category | Who it is for | Potential value |
|---|---|---|
 Trainee / Affiliate | Students, trainees and new entrants | Proposed entry-level resources and industry engagement |
 Commercial Diver | Qualified commercial divers | Proposed professional resources and career development |
 Professional | Experienced diving personnel and technical specialists | Proposed advanced resources and professional engagement |
 Diving Supervisor | Supervisors and those developing towards the role | Proposed competence and CPD resources |
 Project Manager / Superintendent | Operational managers and senior diving personnel | Proposed management and technical resources |
 Client Representative | Client-side representatives and technical oversight personnel | Proposed procurement and assurance resources |
Contractor membership
A progressive model. Paid membership alone would not imply technical approval or assurance.
| Proposed level | Intended scope | Joining route |
|---|---|---|
 Basic | Industry participation and selected member resources | Online registration and annual payment, when launched |
 Standard | Enhanced professional resources and engagement; criteria to be agreed | Application and review |
 Assured | Scope-defined independent assessment against published criteria, if successfully completed | Formal application, audit and independent decision |
Client and industry stakeholder membership
Participation and resources tailored to the organisations that commission, support and supply commercial diving.
| Proposed category | Who it is for | Joining route |
|---|---|---|
| Client / Dutyholder | Organisations commissioning commercial diving | Application / tailored arrangements |
| Corporate Stakeholder | Ports, infrastructure owners, marine operators and other businesses | Application / tailored arrangements |
| Training Organisation | Commercial diving schools and training providers | Application |
| Equipment Supplier | Manufacturers, distributors and servicing businesses | Application |
| Technical Affiliate | Auditors, consultants, medical and specialist professionals | Application or invitation, criteria to be defined |
How joining will work
ICDA intends to offer two clearly separated routes when memberships launch.
Application and review
Other contractor tiers, clients and stakeholder categories will be considered through an application process, with appropriate review and separate payment arrangements.
Interested in joining?
Applications and online payments are not yet open. Contact us to register your interest in a proposed membership category.