LicensesDive operator license Professional diving organization affiliation (PADI, SSI, NAUI)
Specific Policies Rigorous application of diving organization standards and best practice Daily inspection of BCDs, first stages, regulators and gauges Thorough pre-dive briefings and post-dive debriefs
People All staff professionally qualified and in ‘teaching’ status All staff have Emergency First Response (EFR) certification All staff have Divers Alert Network (DAN) cover All staff have individual professional liability insurance Equipment servicing staff are manufacturer-trained Gas blenders have DSAT certification
Boats Observance of boat standards - see our checklist page on Boat Suppliers Oxygen kit on board Diving spares kit on board Customer towels and raincoats Water and warm drinks
Base Station Modern, clean and comfortable Close proximity to training and house dive sites Beach rest area Air conditioned rest room Fully-equipped workshop and compressor room Classroom with DVD, PC, internet and adequate stock of training materials Gear washing and drying facility Hot customer showers Availability of food and refreshments Extensive First Aid facilities
Compressors Fast, three-phase international standard compressor Back-up Regular servicing and air quality testing Silenced output
SCUBA Tanks Supply of 6, 12 and 15 litre tanks Visual inspection of tanks every year Hydrostatic testing of tanks every three years
Other Personal Diving Equipment Availability of good quality sets in a range of sizes Knife, SMB and compass for every diver Specialist equipment rental (cameras, dive computers, etc) Retail operation
Dive Sites Marine charts of all areas covered Factsheet for each dive site including map and description
Contingency Boat contingencies as above Emergency plans for all dive sites Oxygen facilities on boats and at base EFR-trained staff Fast access to first-line medical assistance Divers Alert Network (DAN) access
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