Mine divers are among the navy's specialists, photo: Bw/Kempl

Mine divers are among specialists in the navy, Photo: Bw/Kempl

Naval divers: responsibility under pressure

Naval divers combine in-depth expertise with creative adaptability to act effectively even in unpredictable situations at depth. The Navy fulfils the high level of responsibility for these people and their equipment with the little-known Navy Diving Service Officer.

On 27 June 2006, a tragic diving accident occurred that led to a comprehensive review of the Bundeswehr's diving system. The Diving Accident Investigation Committee, headed by Captain Michael Brühn (then the navy's officer in charge of accident investigations), carried out a detailed investigation to identify the causes and risks and develop measures to improve diving safety. This analysis led to a holistic risk assessment of diving in the German Armed Forces. The risk assessment showed that different diving areas required specific adjustments in order to

1 Jul 2025

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