Diving beyond cert?

[wetb4igetinthewater]

Here's an update, as I've mainly been sitting back with my popcorn watching people seethe at this point.

Went on the dive(s), had a great time, no problems, everyone lived

Dead people don't know when they are dead.

 

[Blackcrusader]

Here's an update, as I've mainly been sitting back with my popcorn watching people seethe at this point.

Went on the dive(s), had a great time, no problems, everyone lived

LOLZ Thanks I got a chuckle from your reply.
How you survived this traumatic deeper dive without panicking and dying is a mystery to all the naysayers.

 

[Wheeler925]

LOLZ Thanks I got a chuckle from your reply.
How you survived this traumatic deeper dive without panicking and dying is a mystery to all the naysayers.

The world might never know my secret.

 

[Ukmc]

Dead people don't know when they are dead.

How do you know that?

 

[admikar]

The world might never know my secret.

I promise I won't tell if you share it with me. Pinky swear!

 

[Blackcrusader]

DAN Insurance and what is means. Many here have claimed that DAN insurance and other insurance companies only cover divers to the certified depth. Just to reconfirm I emailed DAN yesterday. This is the reply.

Thank you for contacting DAN WORLD.



Please note that they are no depth restrictions with any of our assistance packages, however divers are encouraged and should dive within the depth, training, and breathing gas requirements of their qualification, as it is safe diving practice to do so, and that is what DAN advocates.



ELIGIBILITY Individuals who either: (a) hold a diver certification issued by a recognized training agency, or (b) are in the process of obtaining his/her diver certification and are under the supervision of and diving with a qualified diving instructor affiliated with a recognized training agency. Diving includes all forms of recreational and non-commercial diving such as snorkelling, skin diving, free diving, , and SCUBA (self-Contained Underwater Breathing Apparatus) diving.

 

[Blackcrusader]

Good reason not to … insurance may not cover you if something happens and you dove beyond your cert level

Thank you for contacting DAN WORLD.

Please note that they are no depth restrictions with any of our assistance packages, however divers are encouraged and should dive within the depth, training, and breathing gas requirements of their qualification, as it is safe diving practice to do so, and that is what DAN advocates.

 

[Blackcrusader]

One thing is inadvertently going beyond cert, the other is intentionally doing so. Some countries it is forbidden by law, others it is just the training agencies standards. In some countries it can be a nightmare if something happens and needs to be solved in court or with insurance companies...

Now, I am neither a lawyer nor have I read all agencies' standards, but I am pretty confident none will tell you it is ok or encourage you to do so.

Thank you for contacting DAN WORLD.

Please note that they are no depth restrictions with any of our assistance packages, however divers are encouraged and should dive within the depth, training, and breathing gas requirements of their qualification, as it is safe diving practice to do so, and that is what DAN advocates.

 

[KatieMac]

Thank you for contacting DAN WORLD.

Please note that they are no depth restrictions with any of our assistance packages, however divers are encouraged and should dive within the depth, training, and breathing gas requirements of their qualification, as it is safe diving practice to do so, and that is what DAN advocates.

Thanks, I will let my brother know he's okay to go to the wreck.

 

[Blackcrusader]

Thanks, I will let my brother know he's okay to go to the wreck.

If he has insurance he should write and confirm his own policy with his insurance company.