The Red Sea is calling - Join us on Hurghada Splash Boat

[mrtechbench]

Nice try, but no dice.

It seemed a little suspicious to me too that the account Soap was created 4am this morning and had just the 1 post above.

 

[Underwater Tourist]

I plan to be in Hurghada in February.

I used to go to Egyptian LOBs fairly often and dove with Sadko and they have great reputation among Russian speaking clients in Egypt (https://sadko-safarifleet.com/). Might be a good option for you if you are travelling from Russia.


They also started catering to international divers several years ago, so in the off chance someone from SB actually wants to go to a LOB, I would recommend taking a look at them. The owner knows Egyptian work ethic and keeps everything in an iron fist

 

[Valerii Vakshul]

Я довольно часто ходил в египетские LOB и нырял с Садко, и у них отличная репутация среди русскоязычных клиентов в Египте ( https://sadko-safarifleet.com/ ). Может быть хорошим вариантом для вас, если вы путешествуете из России.


Они также начали обслуживать международных дайверов несколько лет назад, так что если кто-то из SB действительно захочет пойти в LOB, я бы рекомендовал взглянуть на них. Владелец знает египетскую трудовую этику и держит все в железном кулаке

Thank you. I know many dive operators with Russian roots. Most often I dive with a British dive center. Responsible guys.

 

[Scared Silly]

One can talk safety all they want but at the end of the day the question is what are the standards that 1) the boat was built and maintained to 2) the captain and crew trained to.

The above is not directed to the OP, their boat and business specifically but in general. At this point in time it does seem as though the boats being built and operated in the Egyptian Red Sea may not follow as rigorous standards as the US, EU/UK, AS/NZ. As such and especially given the recent rash of incidents, if I were operating a business in the Red Sea I would seek out such standard and certification because at the end of the day it could well be a selling point.

 

[Soap]

Nice try, but no dice.

No idea what you're trying to say here. Nice try...to what? Add something pertinent to the discussion?

 

[admikar]

We are still doing this? Okay, I'll bite.
OP is drawing flak about safety of Red Sea LOB's (tbh, not really his fault, but it is what it is) and magically a new user show up and praises OP's op.
And you want us to believe you?
Again, nice try but no dice.

 

[e_badawi]

@e_badawi

Any thoughts on the article shared above?

Since you’re in the industry, can you share the specific qualification standards the EAMS has stipulated?

Article provided below again:

https://english.ahram.org.eg/News/537430.aspx

So, over the past month, almost 80% of daily and safari boats were suspended because they have crew members who are not licensed. However, they all have the knowledge/degrees/know how. But they just were lazy to obtain licenses to avoid taxes and whatnot.
For example, you know how to drive well, and you have been driving for many years, but you never applied for a driver license!

Proudly, and many can confirm my story, our boat "Splash" was one of the few 20% running without any interruptions due to the fact that we do EVERYTHING in an orthodox ways. No short cuts allowed.
After almost 2 weeks of complete business freeze to all other boats, the economical impacts were magnificent.
Hence, the government decided to re-open "limited" operations given the boats 15 days of grace period to adjust their status. I personally don't think that 15 days only will be enough given the holidays season.

Anyways, if you need to dive in Hurghada, I hope you know where to go for safe reliable business.

Happy new year everyone. And please accept my apologies for delayed reply.

 

[e_badawi]

NO, they don't! Your cavalier attitude that it happens all the time speaks volumes to your concern for safety.

I can't take this personal and I wont!

Happy new year to you and all your loved ones!
Oh... Please stay away from any airplanes, they have been crashing like hell since last month!

 

[e_badawi]

He meant the AI-generated text in OP, and in some user named Helmica with similar AI generated bla bla: Exploring the Red Sea: Your Ultimate Diving Destination in 2024

Ohhhhh... yes now I get it.
Yes sure, I use AI to save time sometimes!

 

[admikar]

Actually, he does have a point with the planes.