Dive Safety
Scuba diving safety news, from accidents, incidents and misadventure to new developments in helping divers navigate the challenges of existing underwater
Six bodies recovered in search for missing Philippines divers
Six bodies have been recovered in the search for passengers and crew of the after MBCA Amejara sank in the Gulf of Davao, Philippines
Body of missing French diver recovered in Antarctica
The body of a diver who went missing during an ice dive in Antarctica has been recovered following a week-long search operation
Huge Search and Rescue operation underway for missing Philippines divers and crew
Search and rescue operations continue in the Philippines almost 5 days after a boat carrying 15 divers and crew capsized off Davao Occidental
One rescued, 14 missing after boat capsizes off Davao Occidental, Philippines
Search and rescue operations are underway in the Philippines after a boat carrying 15 divers and crew capsized in waters off Davao Occidental
French diver missing after Antarctic ice dive
A diver working for the French Polar Institute is missing after disappearing during an under-ice dive at a research station in Antarctica
British couple die after reported scuba diving incident in Maldives
A retired British couple have died following a reported scuba diving incident while holidaying on Ellaidhoo island in the Maldives
Woman dies after suspected shark attack while snorkelling in St Croix
A woman has died after losing her arm in a suspected shark attack while snorkelling at Dorsch Beach on the Caribbean island of St Croix
Academy of Underwater Arts & Sciences announces 2026 NOGI Award winners
The AUAS NOGI Awards recognises divers whose careers have had a significant and lasting impact on the underwater world
British diver who died in Malta suffered pulmonary barotrauma – inquest
An inquest into the death of a British scuba diver in Ċirkewwa, Malta in October 2024 found he died as a result of pulmonary barotrauma
Tourist boat runs aground near Marsa Alam, Egypt
All passengers and crew were rescued after a tourist boat runs aground near Hamata, south of Marsa Alam, during a Red Sea trip
Man in his 70’s dies while diving off coast of Malmö, Sweden
Swedish emergency services confirm the death of a man in his seventies following a diving incident off the coast of Limhamn, Sweden.
Tragedy strikes as Australian diver dies off Tulamben, Bali
An Australian diver has died during a guided scuba dive off Tulamben, Bali, after appearing to panic underwater
All guests and crew evacuated after Maldives liveaboard fire
All guests and crew evacuated safely after a fire on board Maldives liveaboard Yasawa Princess on Christmas Eve
Garmin adds voice and photo messaging to inReach Mini 3 Plus
The inReach Mini 3 Plus adds voice and photo messaging to Garmin’s compact satellite communicator, with upgraded tracking and SOS support.
Diver dies at South Australia’s Tank Cave
A 65-year-old diver from Victoroia has died after an incident at South Australia’s Tank Cave, according to local authorities
Egyptian liveaboard Seaphoria runs aground off Marsa Alam
The Egyptian Chamber of Diving and Watersports (CDWS) has issued a statement following the grounding of liveaboard Seaphoria at Daedalus Reef
Florida diver dies on Key West’s Vandenberg wreck
A Florida diver has died while exploring the USNS General Hoyt S Vandenberg, one of the Florida Keys’ most popular wreck sites
Faulty gear and health issues caused fatal New Zealand dive
A combination of health issues, equipment faults, and physical exertion created what the coroner described as a ‘domino effect’ of failures
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