1.1.1 The Guidelines for Design, Construction
and Operation of Passenger Submersible Craft are applicable to submersible
craft adapted to accommodate passengers and intended for underwater
excursions with the pressure in the passenger compartment at or near
one atmosphere.
1.1.2 Passenger submersible craft which comply
with the provisions of the Guidelines should be considered eligible
for issuance of a Certificate in accordance with the Guidelines.
1.1.3 Other issues such as surface support and
dive site, which may be critical to safe operation, are not addressed
by these Guidelines, and should be addressed to the satisfaction of
the flag State Administration and the State(s) in whose waters the
passenger submersible craft will be operating.