Breaking News
New Edition of Alert Diver (September - December 2011 Issue)
Monday, Janauary 16, 2012. We are happy to advise that the latest issue of Alert Diver magazine will commence being sent to Members this week. Members residing within Australia should receive their copy in the mail at the end of the week and our overseas Members should commence receive their copy the week commencing 30th January.
If you have not received your copy by mid February send us an email with your name and Member Number.
The latest issue features a range of valuable articles, including: A Diving Fatality at Shallow Depth, DCI in the Asia-Pacific (2010), How Good is Your Emergency Plan, and Lessons in Gas Management.
Remember, Alert Diver is a member-only benefit, so if you are not a current member we encourage you to join today.
DAN Announces Winner of the Scubapro Prize
Renewing DAN Asia-Pacific Members in the October - December 2011 quarter had the opportunity to win a SCUBAPRO MK17/A700 Regulator PLUS a UWATEC ALADIN 2G Wrist Mount Computer, Valued at AUD$1,500
All Members had to do was renew their coverage BEFORE it expired in order to be entered into the draw.
The very happy winner was Neil from Singapore who sent the below email upon learning of his win:
What a fantastic way to start the New Year! Thank you so much! It’s not often that I win anything so absolutely blown away. Many thanks and DAN for life.
The prize on offer for renewing Members in the January - March 2012 quarter is a fantastic escape to Heron Island, valued at AUD$1,800. CLICK HERE for more prize information. If your DAN AP renewal falls within this quarter make sure you renew your coverage BEFORE it expires so you have a chance of winning this great prize.
DAN Asia-Pacific Monthly Diving Incident Statistics
DAN Asia-Pacific has commenced sharing with the recreational diving community a sample of the “Calls for Help” received at the DAN AP office. We hope sharing these statistics will further encourage divers to be aware of potential issues, be prepared and dive carefully.
In addition, this information will highlight the broad nature of “Help” calls received and that calls come in from all over the region.
CLICK HERE to view a sample of non-fatal calls for help involving DAN AP Members during December 2011.
These statistics are based on the calls made directly to DAN Asia-Pacific. They exclude the calls made directly to the various DAN Asia-Pacific 24-Hour Emergency Hotlines, or via one of the other DAN branches: DAN America, DAN Europe, DAN Southern Africa, DAN Japan). Naturally, the statistics would be far greater if these additional “Help Calls” were included.
We will continue sharing these statistics with you on a regular basis in the hope you and your dive buddies are aware that diving incidents do occur and the importance of being prepared.
Being prepared involves becoming a member of an organisation that has a sole mission of helping divers in need. The Divers Alert Network (DAN) has 30+ years experience of helping divers in emergency situations.