The Crew --- As always the captain addressed the group about this site, gave his recommendation of where to dive, and the surrounding depths. The captain also gave safety reminders to us all over the boat intercom. In fact all passengers are called to the Galley to ensure these messages are heard and available. The crew also knows the sites and will re-explain any questions and address any special needs or request.
The recovery --- I know the BC was not inflated and at least half the weight systems were found separated by an alternate rescuer. My assumption would be, that the first rescuer would not have inflated the BC because it could cause too fast of an ascent. Perhaps that is why half the weights were ejected?
The procedure--- Once it was established that a diver was missing, the captain alerted the coast guard. It was after those communications that crewmembers were sent for the rescue. On all dives I see at least two to three crewmembers donned and ready during the dives. It may be more for all I know.
Lost Gear --- The emphasis was on restoring vitals.
Since this is a one-anchor dive site the boat began rotating around the anchor during the airlift. The crew did a professional, methodical clearing the decks in preparation. They also prepared all the passengers. The coast guard also did an excellent job responded quickly and there was very little time passing between all these activities. The gear went to the bottom about in about 270ft. Gear recovery was being attempted the next day by proffesionals.
My thanks to ALL the crew, the deck hands, the galley, the two captains. A special thanks to the rescuer, who not only was very quick in locating. But also put his self at risk.
As always, and hopefully we all learned something.
The recovery --- I know the BC was not inflated and at least half the weight systems were found separated by an alternate rescuer. My assumption would be, that the first rescuer would not have inflated the BC because it could cause too fast of an ascent. Perhaps that is why half the weights were ejected?
The procedure--- Once it was established that a diver was missing, the captain alerted the coast guard. It was after those communications that crewmembers were sent for the rescue. On all dives I see at least two to three crewmembers donned and ready during the dives. It may be more for all I know.
Lost Gear --- The emphasis was on restoring vitals.
Since this is a one-anchor dive site the boat began rotating around the anchor during the airlift. The crew did a professional, methodical clearing the decks in preparation. They also prepared all the passengers. The coast guard also did an excellent job responded quickly and there was very little time passing between all these activities. The gear went to the bottom about in about 270ft. Gear recovery was being attempted the next day by proffesionals.
My thanks to ALL the crew, the deck hands, the galley, the two captains. A special thanks to the rescuer, who not only was very quick in locating. But also put his self at risk.
As always, and hopefully we all learned something.
