Dive Industry News

This free course focuses on risk mitigation on dive boats and is now available to all dive professionals via DAN E-Learning. DAN expects this program will not only enhance divers’ safety but will also help reduce dive operators’ liability risk.

To encourage participation, DAN is offering discounted premiums on individual professional liability and group professional liability insurance to all DAN members who complete the e-learning, which can be done in about an hour. 

The arrangement will see Emperor promote its new partner to a more global audience using its large customer base and strong market reputation as well as incorporating some of the operational and development work.

Bilikiki is a long-established and highly-regarded company that have delivered wonderful diving experiences to their guests in the Solomon Islands since the 1980s. As one of the only companies to operate in this region, they are undoubted experts in providing top-quality holidays to their guests in this part of the world.

Designed to promote DAN membership by raising awareness of the organization’s safety programs and its proven track record of helping divers, the campaign features compelling storytelling by DAN members from every corner of the dive industry. 

Each member has a unique story, but they share a common bond: Year after year, they all put their trust in DAN’s medical, safety, research, and insurance services.

Singapore, May 25, 2024 – For the first time in its 30-year history, Asia’s largest and longest- running dive exhibition, Asia Dive Expo (ADEX), is expanding into Japan with Asia Dive Expo Japan (ADEJ). The event will take place from October 25-27, 2024, at Tokyo Big Sight, celebrating the ocean, diving, and marine conservation.

Underwater360 will assume 100-percent ownership, management and organisation of the joint show, which is scheduled to take place at the Sydney International Convention and Exhibition Centre from March 15–16, 2025.
 

This means that to be covered, you must have continuous (uninterrupted) coverage from the time of the incident that led to the claim to the time the claim is filed. 

Any gap in coverage, no matter how small, will negate coverage for previous incidents or claims. Keep in mind that it may take up to 48 hours to process your policy, and there is no grace period, so be sure to renew well before your current policy expires.

Before You Renew!

What does this new designation mean for the Lake Ontario community, New York State, and all those who care about protecting our nation’s most iconic waters? It will:

The SPVA is largely responsible for disrupting the insurance market, causing explosive increases in vessel and other insurance costs specifically targeting the recreational diving industry.

The NAUI Innovation Award is a testament to DAN's unwavering commitment to advancing safety, education, and exploration of the underwater world. This recognition reflects DAN's pioneering efforts in promoting safe diving practices, supporting dive education, and continually enhancing the diving community's experience.