Dive Safety
Scuba diving safety news, from accidents, incidents and misadventure to new developments in helping divers navigate the challenges of existing 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 Descent S1 communications buoy review
Mark 'Crowley' Russell tries out the Garmin Descent S1 communications buoy, a game-changer in scuba diving safety
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 Victoria 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
Eyewitness speaks out about Dylan Harrison’s death
An eyewitness to the events leading to the death of 12-year-old Dylan Harrison has spoken publicy for the first time
BSAC Annual Diving Incident Report 2024 published
The British Sub-Aqua Club Annual Diving Incident Report for 2024 recorded a total of 239 incidents and 12 fatalities in UK waters
Missing Wales diver died using surface-supplied ‘hookah’ system
The scuba diver who drowned off the Welsh coast last year was using a surface supplied 'hookah' system, according to new information
Coroner frustrated by lack of answers over fatal Hurricane liveaboard fire
Coroner investigating death of British diver in the Hurricane liveaboard fire 'frustrated' by 'limited information' from Egyptian Authorities
Dylan Harrison instructor resigns as Assistant Chief Deputy
The instructor who was teaching 12-year-old Dylan Harrison when she died has resigned from his position as Assistant Chief Deputy of police
Missing Wales diver died due to ‘unsuitable’ equipment
A scuba diver who went missing off the Welsh coast last year likely died due to the use of porrly maintained equipment, an inquest has heard
Egyptian Liveaboard Royal Evolution grounded at Abu Dabbab
An Egyptian Red Sea liveaboard has been grounded off Marsa Alam over the weekend; all passengers and crew safely evacuated without injury
Dylan Harrison instructor ‘permanently suspended’
The instructor conducting the scuba course in which 12-year-old Dylan Harrison died has been 'permanently suspended' by The Scuba Ranch
Lookout failure and improper DSMB use caused Scapa diver’s death – MAIB
The UK's Marine Accident Investigation Branch has reported that mulitple safety failures were to blame for a diver's 2023 Scapa Flow death
Dive computer data ‘lost’ following death of 12-year-old Dylan Harrison
Attorney for Dylan Harrison's parents is questioning why police have not tried to recover dive computer data in the wake of her tragic death
Italian ‘king of the deep’ dies cave diving at Su Gologone Springs, Sardinia
Italian 'king of the deep' dies while exploring the karst system at Su Gologone Springs on the Italian island of Sardinia
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