Tahunga
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Can anyone out there tell me what kind of legal requirements we have in BC for Dive Charter boats and their operators. I contacted the Canadian Coast Guard and was told that they only worry about the boat and the safety equipment it needs to carry, all of which is based on the number of people on board, regardless of the actual purpose of the ride (e.g. whale watching, diving, dinner cruise .... they are all the same as far as the Coast Guard is concerned). I then called the DOT. They were not much more help. They certify the boats based on size.
If there is indeed no specific requirement for Dive Charters (I am thinking of such things as Oxygen, certified DM on board, and such things) I would appreciate to know what we would consider "best practice" by current operators of Dive Charters.
Thanks in advance for any useful information.
Happy bubbles ....
If there is indeed no specific requirement for Dive Charters (I am thinking of such things as Oxygen, certified DM on board, and such things) I would appreciate to know what we would consider "best practice" by current operators of Dive Charters.
Thanks in advance for any useful information.
Happy bubbles ....