Dive Safety
Scuba diving safety news, from accidents, incidents and misadventure to new developments in helping divers navigate the challenges of existing underwater
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 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
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