Diving Safety

Fortunately, safety standards are high throughout the Bay Islands [1]. But when choosing your shop, it is a good idea to personally verify minimal safety standards. Below is a set of questions to ask (and be sure to verify the answers with your own eyes; don’t just take the staff’s word for it).

• Do you carry oxygen on the boat?
• Do you carry a VHF radio? (A cell phone is not nearly as reliable.)
• Does the boat stay at the dive site after dropping off divers?
• Is the boat manned by a captain at all times? (Some shops expect dive masters or instructors to also serve as the captain.)
• When was your air last analyzed? (The analysis certificate should be dated within the past three months.)