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EVALUATING A DIVE OPERATOR
Dive operators in the both the US and British Virgin Islands have an excellent standard of
staff training and equipment maintenance. Since BVI operators depend on US divers, all
equipment is maintained to US standards. Here are a few tips to help you select a well-set-up
and safety-conscious dive shop.
» Dive boats range from small motor vessels for up to six passengers (aka six packs) to large
pontoon boats that carry dozens of divers.
» Well-run dive boats have a radio and/or cell phone to communicate with onshore services.
They also carry oxygen, a recall device and a first-aid kit. The bigger boats should have a
shaded area and fresh drinking water.
» A well-prepared crew will give a detailed pre-dive briefing that explains how to handle
emergencies in the water. The briefing will also explain how divers should enter the water
and get back on board the boat. Crew also will collect everyone's name on the dive roster so
they can know immediately if a diver is missing.
» Good dive operators explain that you should not touch corals or take shells from the reef.
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