Tanks/gear for diving off WHOI vessel

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List of diving gear to request from WHOI dive locker:

• (10) HP100 (preferrably Worthington) (8 for 2 dives, 2 divers, 2 locations + 2 spare)

• (1) AL40 (or AL30) with rigging and stage regulator set (DIN 1st and 2nd stage + SPG) for spare air (NOT DECO GAS!)

• all tanks DIN but will need two (2) DIN-to-yoke inserts

• if filled by WHOI, all tanks filled with EAN29 (including AL40).

• Emergency O2 kit (checking)

• Tank rack or wire basket for securing tanks on vessel (Brian Hogue, WHOI)

Other items necessary for diving, but not sure of source (CSI or WHOI)

• Emergency O2 kit and determine what ship has if any
• Diving first-aid kit
• Dive flag

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Original Questions:

1. How many tanks do we need and what types? I'm thinking at least 12 (2 for 3 divers for possible 2 dives each). Sizes: (HP100 and bigger, also one AL40+reg+rigging for spare air) Mike said 8 but I think 10 to have two spares.
2. Can we get them from WHOI? Rent from dive shop in Woods Hole? A: Yes. thanks to Glen G for asking WHOI marine and dive ops
3. Alternate plan? A: CSI and dive trailer
4. One way to cut down on number of tanks bringing -- Does boat have compressor and/or bank for dive gas? Anyone trained or certified to fill? A: Dont' go there.

[neaptide]

Harvey has been in touch with Glen G to ask about tank availability from WHOI.

[neaptide]

updated main comment with additional items needed for dive ops (i.e. first-aid, emergency o2 kit, dive flag) either from WHOI or CSI