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It is purely speculation on my part, so please excuse me if I am ignorant of the facts, but...
It seems to me that a lot of DM's in places we all love to dive around the world, do not make a very good living off guiding divers.
To us, the cost of full DAN coverage may seem pretty insignificant, but to a DM in a "third world" economy, especially one with a family and many mouths to feed, in such a poor country such as Mexico, may simply not have enough money left at the end of the day, and have to make the decision to forgo that coverage as too costly. Such an added expense could mean taking food off the table for his family.
Just a thought. Which, if it is true, leads to another thought.
If that is the case, then I wish that there could be some way as an industry we could find a way to provide a basic coverage for all working DM's, that would be assured threw agencies who's banner they work under.
Hijack over.
It is purely speculation on my part, so please excuse me if I am ignorant of the facts, but...
It seems to me that a lot of DM's in places we all love to dive around the world, do not make a very good living off guiding divers.
To us, the cost of full DAN coverage may seem pretty insignificant, but to a DM in a "third world" economy, especially one with a family and many mouths to feed, in such a poor country such as Mexico, may simply not have enough money left at the end of the day, and have to make the decision to forgo that coverage as too costly. Such an added expense could mean taking food off the table for his family.
Just a thought. Which, if it is true, leads to another thought.
If that is the case, then I wish that there could be some way as an industry we could find a way to provide a basic coverage for all working DM's, that would be assured threw agencies who's banner they work under.
Hijack over.
If it's an issue of finances, that's a shame. During my next trip to Coz, makes me want to buy DAN insurance for the DM's I'll be using if they're not already insured. I don't mean give them the money for it, but actually get on line and purchase it for them.
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Very sad indeed about the insurance......hope all goes well.....there is some info about having that insurance at post #27 here:
Scuabamau diving accident - Cozumel My Cozumel Discussion Forums - Page 2
Scuabamau diving accident - Cozumel My Cozumel Discussion Forums - Page 2
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The owner of that business told me in July that DAN will not sell dive insurance to divers who work in the dive industry. The person who told me that described in detail having personally been denied dive insurance from DAN on that basis. I don't know if there is more to the story...I didn't get that impression at the time. It was a long conversation. That is the full extent of my knowledge on the subject.
End of hijack...just felt I should clarify since I made the initial comment.
Love and prayers and support to those involved in this accident. There but for the grace of God...
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I have now seen several conflicting reports on whether Coz DM's can or can not even purchase DAN insurance 
Who knows the truth, and can supply the facts? Please.
Who knows the truth, and can supply the facts? Please.
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