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At a recent meeting of the BDSG a failing of a cylinder at the neck was highlighted. The image shows an O ring ballooning between the cylinder neck and the valve. This occurs because the tread above the O ring is exposed to sea water and can be prone to corrosion....

Members may be aware that CMAS are building a new portal which will support international “e” cards. This will allow all CMAS members to access and share details of their dive qualifications with dive centres etc. Irene, at head office, is currently working through...

Diving Medical Updates The UKDMC undertake regular reviews on medical conditions which might affect an individual’s ability to dive. The committee have recently issued updated guidance on a number of conditions: Myocardial Infarction. You can access the guidance here...

When things go wrong! At these times of extended responses times by our ambulance services we need to be aware that in the event of a diving incident you are likely to need to support the casualty for longer than usual. During the strikes we are asked to avoid high...

As part of my Regional Instructor assessment, I have been tasked with organising a Manikin Workshop, aimed at Diver Rescue Examiners and Open Water Instructors, to refresh their skills. The workshop will include deep rescue lifts & deployment and recovery of the...

NDO Open Forum In days gone by previous NDO's held regional workshops around the country. Following the virtual meeting held at the launch of the SAA One Star Diver it is my intention to hold regular on-line open forums. I am in the process of scheduling the first...

The revised medical form has made some small changes to three of the questions, these are: Q5 Collapsed lung, pneumothorax or other lung injury? Now reads: Collapsed lung, pneumothorax or any other lung injury or problem (except COVID-19)? Note – This is largely...

The Marine Protected Area (MPA) around the island of Lundy in the Outer Bristol Channel is 50 years old this year. The MPA began its existence as a voluntary marine nature reserve in 1972, following an agreement with local fishermen to desist from scallop dredging and...

New Medical Form and Guidance for Diving after Covid-19 The revised medical form has made some small changes to three of the questions, these are: Q5 Collapsed lung, pneumothorax or other lung injury? Now reads: Collapsed lung, pneumothorax or any other lung injury or...