Diving
Dive Emergencies
As divers, we hope to never find ourselves in need of emergency medical assistance as a result of a diving accident. However, statistics highlight that accidents do happen, even to the most experienced divers, so we should all have a plan of action that will prepare us for the unexpected.
If you ever find yourself in an emergency situation, when in Australia, your first step should be to call the Divers Alert Network (DAN) funded
Diving Emergency Services Medical Hotline on 1800 088 200.
If you are calling from Outside Australia you need to call: +61-8-8212 9242.
This number is available to all divers throughout the world.
As we all know many of the world's top dive destinations are in remote areas that are difficult to access and often result in significant costs in terms of emergency evacuation and subsequent medical treatment. Therefore, DAN strongly recommends that all divers be adequately covered for such a contingency. And remember, if you are prepared for the unexpected you can focus on what's most important ... enjoying your diving!
For more info, please visit Dan Asia Pacific.