Nausea at Depth
A diver started experiencing unexplained symptoms and made the smart decision to call the dive.
Archives: Diving Incident Reports
Diving Incident Reports Post Type
Rapid Ascent Due to Broken Delayed Surface Marker Buoy (DSMB)
Equipment failure during DSMB deployment causes multiple problems for this diver.
Disoriented While Navigating by Compass in Low-Visibility Water
Newbie divers should heed the warning: Don’t test new equipment and try too many new things all at once.
Diving and Drinking Do Not Mix
Do not drink and dive. A diver dove too deep and ran out of air. His emergency ascent proved extremely hazardous.
Non-Functioning BCD and Too Much Weight Sinks Diver
Always do proper pre-dive equipment checks and if you’re sinking, drop your weights.
Incompetent Skipper and Failing Boat Spoiled the Dive Trip
Always ask for references when coordinating a dive. And ensure that your dive operator has proper contingency plans in place.
When Too Much Air Is a Bad Thing
In the event of a rapid ascent, there are a few things that can be done to try to mitigate it.
Unintentional Ascent by Student Diver
Accidents happen without notice, but the inopportune activation of his BCD may have been a sign that he is not yet familiar enough with its use and could have benefited from additional instruction.
Safe Diving Tips During Lobster Season
Lobster hunting season attracts many divers and often results in a number of incidents and fatalities for varying reasons. Recently, five fatalities occurred within the first week of opening of the lobster season.
High-Pressure Hose Cracked During Descent
A calm head and good training and help you in any emergency.