Medical Certificate for Egypt

As a side note, these rules only govern the southern red sea (El Gouna
and south), and Sharm etc comes under a different "governor".


Ian Cornish wrote:
> Just got this lot from the Red Sea Association:-
> Further to our earlier e-mail of last month , which relayed safari and
> diving rules issued by HE governor of the Red Sea, we are pleased to
> advise that HE the governor has approved some modifications that were
> submitted by the association based on review and analysis of market
> reaction and indicators.
>
> The rules as modified and approved by HE the governor, now read as follows:
>
>
> 1- diving guest to guide ratio
> A- marine park safaris ( Brothers, zabargad , Deadilus, rocky)
>
> - One guide for a maximum of every eight diving guests.
> - Minimum one crew member to be responsible for surface cover,
> such crew member (s) to be certified in O2 providing and MFA.
> - Dive guides must have a valid Red Sea association
> professional ID card.
>
> B- NON Marine Park safaris
> - One guide for a maximum of every 12 (twelve) diving guests.
> - A minimum of one crew member for surface cover, such
> member(s) to be certified in O2 providing and MFA.
> - Dive guides must have a valid Red Sea Association
> professional ID card.
>
>
> 2- Prerequisites for diving guests for Marine park safaris;
> - A minimum of 50 logged dives.
> - A self declaration medical form duly signed by the diving guest.
> - Valid insurance cover against diving accidents from a
> reputable company.
>
>
> 3- Prerequisites for diving guest for NON marine park safaris:
> - No minimum number of logged dives required.
> - Self declaration medical form duly signed by diving guest.
> - Valid insurance cover against diving accidents by a reputable
> company.
>
>
> 4- safety equipment for the safari dive guide ( all safaris for
> marine park and NON marine park)
> - Surface marker buoy
> - Strobe and torch.
> - Mirror or similar light reflecting device.
>
>
> 5- Safety equipment for the safari diving guest ( marine park and
> NON marine park)
> -Surface marker buoy.
> - One torch for each buddy pair (in daytime dives).
>
> 6- additional safety equipment for safari boats
> - A minimum of two binoculars on each safari boat for surface
> cover.
> - A minimum of one zodiac on all safari boats (NON marine parks
> as well).
> - Each safari boat (marine parks and NON Marine Park) must have
> a number of life rafts corresponding with the number of its passenger load.
>
>
> 7- Daily diving rules ( in addition to what is currently in place
> by dive centers such as medical form, liability release etc)
> - One guide for every 12 certified divers (with 25 dives or more).
> - One guide for every 8 beginners (Less than 25 dives).
> - Dive guides must have a valid Red Sea Association
> professional ID card.
>
> A grace period of three months is allowed for dive centers and live a
> board boats to make necessary arrangements ( if need be ) to be in full
> compliance with the above.
>
> Finally, we would like to reiterate that all efforts expended by the red
> sea association and the strong support of HE governor of the red Seas
> aim only to improve the safety of our diving guests, and enhance the
> quality and reputation of the Red Sea as a leading dive destination.
>
> We would also like to seize this opportunity to express our thanks and
> appreciation for all those who took the time to send us their comments
> and suggestions, and please do not hesitate to let us know if you need
> any further information.
>
> Sincerely.
>
> Karim Helal
>
> Chairman
>
>
> FOR A BETTER RED SEA
>
> Red Sea Association For Diving & Watersports
> Sheraton Road Opposite Marriot Hotel - Hurghada - Red Sea - Egypt
> P.O. Box 461 Hurghada - Red Sea - Egypt
> Tel: +2 065 3444 802
> Fax: +2 065 3444 801
> association@redseaexperience.com
> office@redseaexperience.com
> www.redseaexperience.com {under construction}
> www.h2o-redsea.com
>
>
>
> Ian Cornish wrote:
>
>> Ian Cornish wrote:
>>
>>> So, if you are on a live-aboard, you need 50 logged dives, insurance
>>> and a medical cert.
>>> But, if you are on a shore based holiday, with a 3 or 5 day package,
>>> you don't need any of those, and the onus is on the operator of the
>>> boat to ensure there are enough guides based on the experience level
>>> of the passengers.
>>>
>>>
>>> Ken wrote:
>>>
>>>> "Ted" <Ted@btinternet.com> wrote in message
>>>> news:cuivt5$qdo$1@hercules.btinternet.com...
>>>>
>>>>> Anyone just come back from Egypt and know the current situation
>>>>> regarding the above?
>>>>>
>>>>> I am off to dive around Hurghada in April and am wondering what the
>>>>> latest news is from the coal/coral face for medicals required!
>>>>>
>>>>> Surely someone has some information!
>>>>>
>>>>> Ted
>>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Try http://www.divernet.com/news/stories/270105rsadw.shtml
>>>>
>>>> There's a link there to email someone who may know more.
>>>>
>>>> Ken
>>>>
>> Additional information from Red Sea Experience....
>> The guidelines call for 50 logged dives, medical and insurance.
>> The medical and the insurance also apply on daily diving where the
>> guidelines also call for one guide for every ten guests and one for six
>> guests when they are inexperienced divers( less than 25 dives).
>> However, these guidelines are being reviewed in light of practicality
>> and market indicators and may well be subject to some modifications
>> that we are studying to submit to the Governor of the red sea, such as
>> waiving the medical certificate and the logged dives for the northern
>> safaris etc.
>> We will let you know when any changes are made.
>> Sincerely
>>
>> Karim Helal
>> Chairman
>>
>> For a better Red Sea
>> Red Sea Association For Diving & Watersports
>> Sheraton Road opposite Marriot Hotel - Hurghada - Red Sea Egypt
>> PO Box 461
>> Tel: 2065.444.802
>> Fax:2065.444.801
>> Email: association@redseaexperience.com
>> www.redseaexperience.com

As a side note, these rules only govern the southern red sea (El Gouna
and south), and Sharm etc comes under a different "governor".


Ian Cornish wrote:
> Just got this lot from the Red Sea Association:-
> Further to our earlier e-mail of last month , which relayed safari and
> diving rules issued by HE governor of the Red Sea, we are pleased to
> advise that HE the governor has approved some modifications that were
> submitted by the association based on review and analysis of market
> reaction and indicators.
>
> The rules as modified and approved by HE the governor, now read as follows:
>
>
> 1- diving guest to guide ratio
> A- marine park safaris ( Brothers, zabargad , Deadilus, rocky)
>
> - One guide for a maximum of every eight diving guests.
> - Minimum one crew member to be responsible for surface cover,
> such crew member (s) to be certified in O2 providing and MFA.
> - Dive guides must have a valid Red Sea association
> professional ID card.
>
> B- NON Marine Park safaris
> - One guide for a maximum of every 12 (twelve) diving guests.
> - A minimum of one crew member for surface cover, such
> member(s) to be certified in O2 providing and MFA.
> - Dive guides must have a valid Red Sea Association
> professional ID card.
>
>
> 2- Prerequisites for diving guests for Marine park safaris;
> - A minimum of 50 logged dives.
> - A self declaration medical form duly signed by the diving guest.
> - Valid insurance cover against diving accidents from a
> reputable company.
>
>
> 3- Prerequisites for diving guest for NON marine park safaris:
> - No minimum number of logged dives required.
> - Self declaration medical form duly signed by diving guest.
> - Valid insurance cover against diving accidents by a reputable
> company.
>
>
> 4- safety equipment for the safari dive guide ( all safaris for
> marine park and NON marine park)
> - Surface marker buoy
> - Strobe and torch.
> - Mirror or similar light reflecting device.
>
>
> 5- Safety equipment for the safari diving guest ( marine park and
> NON marine park)
> -Surface marker buoy.
> - One torch for each buddy pair (in daytime dives).
>
> 6- additional safety equipment for safari boats
> - A minimum of two binoculars on each safari boat for surface
> cover.
> - A minimum of one zodiac on all safari boats (NON marine parks
> as well).
> - Each safari boat (marine parks and NON Marine Park) must have
> a number of life rafts corresponding with the number of its passenger load.
>
>
> 7- Daily diving rules ( in addition to what is currently in place
> by dive centers such as medical form, liability release etc)
> - One guide for every 12 certified divers (with 25 dives or more).
> - One guide for every 8 beginners (Less than 25 dives).
> - Dive guides must have a valid Red Sea Association
> professional ID card.
>
> A grace period of three months is allowed for dive centers and live a
> board boats to make necessary arrangements ( if need be ) to be in full
> compliance with the above.
>
> Finally, we would like to reiterate that all efforts expended by the red
> sea association and the strong support of HE governor of the red Seas
> aim only to improve the safety of our diving guests, and enhance the
> quality and reputation of the Red Sea as a leading dive destination.
>
> We would also like to seize this opportunity to express our thanks and
> appreciation for all those who took the time to send us their comments
> and suggestions, and please do not hesitate to let us know if you need
> any further information.
>
> Sincerely.
>
> Karim Helal
>
> Chairman
>
>
> FOR A BETTER RED SEA
>
> Red Sea Association For Diving & Watersports
> Sheraton Road Opposite Marriot Hotel - Hurghada - Red Sea - Egypt
> P.O. Box 461 Hurghada - Red Sea - Egypt
> Tel: +2 065 3444 802
> Fax: +2 065 3444 801
> association@redseaexperience.com
> office@redseaexperience.com
> www.redseaexperience.com {under construction}
> www.h2o-redsea.com
>
>
>
> Ian Cornish wrote:
>
>> Ian Cornish wrote:
>>
>>> So, if you are on a live-aboard, you need 50 logged dives, insurance
>>> and a medical cert.
>>> But, if you are on a shore based holiday, with a 3 or 5 day package,
>>> you don't need any of those, and the onus is on the operator of the
>>> boat to ensure there are enough guides based on the experience level
>>> of the passengers.
>>>
>>>
>>> Ken wrote:
>>>
>>>> "Ted" <Ted@btinternet.com> wrote in message
>>>> news:cuivt5$qdo$1@hercules.btinternet.com...
>>>>
>>>>> Anyone just come back from Egypt and know the current situation
>>>>> regarding the above?
>>>>>
>>>>> I am off to dive around Hurghada in April and am wondering what the
>>>>> latest news is from the coal/coral face for medicals required!
>>>>>
>>>>> Surely someone has some information!
>>>>>
>>>>> Ted
>>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Try http://www.divernet.com/news/stories/270105rsadw.shtml
>>>>
>>>> There's a link there to email someone who may know more.
>>>>
>>>> Ken
>>>>
>> Additional information from Red Sea Experience....
>> The guidelines call for 50 logged dives, medical and insurance.
>> The medical and the insurance also apply on daily diving where the
>> guidelines also call for one guide for every ten guests and one for six
>> guests when they are inexperienced divers( less than 25 dives).
>> However, these guidelines are being reviewed in light of practicality
>> and market indicators and may well be subject to some modifications
>> that we are studying to submit to the Governor of the red sea, such as
>> waiving the medical certificate and the logged dives for the northern
>> safaris etc.
>> We will let you know when any changes are made.
>> Sincerely
>>
>> Karim Helal
>> Chairman
>>
>> For a better Red Sea
>> Red Sea Association For Diving & Watersports
>> Sheraton Road opposite Marriot Hotel - Hurghada - Red Sea Egypt
>> PO Box 461
>> Tel: 2065.444.802
>> Fax:2065.444.801
>> Email: association@redseaexperience.com
>> www.redseaexperience.com

As a side note, these rules only govern the southern red sea (El Gouna
and south), and Sharm etc comes under a different "governor".


Ian Cornish wrote:
> Just got this lot from the Red Sea Association:-
> Further to our earlier e-mail of last month , which relayed safari and
> diving rules issued by HE governor of the Red Sea, we are pleased to
> advise that HE the governor has approved some modifications that were
> submitted by the association based on review and analysis of market
> reaction and indicators.
>
> The rules as modified and approved by HE the governor, now read as follows:
>
>
> 1- diving guest to guide ratio
> A- marine park safaris ( Brothers, zabargad , Deadilus, rocky)
>
> - One guide for a maximum of every eight diving guests.
> - Minimum one crew member to be responsible for surface cover,
> such crew member (s) to be certified in O2 providing and MFA.
> - Dive guides must have a valid Red Sea association
> professional ID card.
>
> B- NON Marine Park safaris
> - One guide for a maximum of every 12 (twelve) diving guests.
> - A minimum of one crew member for surface cover, such
> member(s) to be certified in O2 providing and MFA.
> - Dive guides must have a valid Red Sea Association
> professional ID card.
>
>
> 2- Prerequisites for diving guests for Marine park safaris;
> - A minimum of 50 logged dives.
> - A self declaration medical form duly signed by the diving guest.
> - Valid insurance cover against diving accidents from a
> reputable company.
>
>
> 3- Prerequisites for diving guest for NON marine park safaris:
> - No minimum number of logged dives required.
> - Self declaration medical form duly signed by diving guest.
> - Valid insurance cover against diving accidents by a reputable
> company.
>
>
> 4- safety equipment for the safari dive guide ( all safaris for
> marine park and NON marine park)
> - Surface marker buoy
> - Strobe and torch.
> - Mirror or similar light reflecting device.
>
>
> 5- Safety equipment for the safari diving guest ( marine park and
> NON marine park)
> -Surface marker buoy.
> - One torch for each buddy pair (in daytime dives).
>
> 6- additional safety equipment for safari boats
> - A minimum of two binoculars on each safari boat for surface
> cover.
> - A minimum of one zodiac on all safari boats (NON marine parks
> as well).
> - Each safari boat (marine parks and NON Marine Park) must have
> a number of life rafts corresponding with the number of its passenger load.
>
>
> 7- Daily diving rules ( in addition to what is currently in place
> by dive centers such as medical form, liability release etc)
> - One guide for every 12 certified divers (with 25 dives or more).
> - One guide for every 8 beginners (Less than 25 dives).
> - Dive guides must have a valid Red Sea Association
> professional ID card.
>
> A grace period of three months is allowed for dive centers and live a
> board boats to make necessary arrangements ( if need be ) to be in full
> compliance with the above.
>
> Finally, we would like to reiterate that all efforts expended by the red
> sea association and the strong support of HE governor of the red Seas
> aim only to improve the safety of our diving guests, and enhance the
> quality and reputation of the Red Sea as a leading dive destination.
>
> We would also like to seize this opportunity to express our thanks and
> appreciation for all those who took the time to send us their comments
> and suggestions, and please do not hesitate to let us know if you need
> any further information.
>
> Sincerely.
>
> Karim Helal
>
> Chairman
>
>
> FOR A BETTER RED SEA
>
> Red Sea Association For Diving & Watersports
> Sheraton Road Opposite Marriot Hotel - Hurghada - Red Sea - Egypt
> P.O. Box 461 Hurghada - Red Sea - Egypt
> Tel: +2 065 3444 802
> Fax: +2 065 3444 801
> association@redseaexperience.com
> office@redseaexperience.com
> www.redseaexperience.com {under construction}
> www.h2o-redsea.com
>
>
>
> Ian Cornish wrote:
>
>> Ian Cornish wrote:
>>
>>> So, if you are on a live-aboard, you need 50 logged dives, insurance
>>> and a medical cert.
>>> But, if you are on a shore based holiday, with a 3 or 5 day package,
>>> you don't need any of those, and the onus is on the operator of the
>>> boat to ensure there are enough guides based on the experience level
>>> of the passengers.
>>>
>>>
>>> Ken wrote:
>>>
>>>> "Ted" <Ted@btinternet.com> wrote in message
>>>> news:cuivt5$qdo$1@hercules.btinternet.com...
>>>>
>>>>> Anyone just come back from Egypt and know the current situation
>>>>> regarding the above?
>>>>>
>>>>> I am off to dive around Hurghada in April and am wondering what the
>>>>> latest news is from the coal/coral face for medicals required!
>>>>>
>>>>> Surely someone has some information!
>>>>>
>>>>> Ted
>>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Try http://www.divernet.com/news/stories/270105rsadw.shtml
>>>>
>>>> There's a link there to email someone who may know more.
>>>>
>>>> Ken
>>>>
>> Additional information from Red Sea Experience....
>> The guidelines call for 50 logged dives, medical and insurance.
>> The medical and the insurance also apply on daily diving where the
>> guidelines also call for one guide for every ten guests and one for six
>> guests when they are inexperienced divers( less than 25 dives).
>> However, these guidelines are being reviewed in light of practicality
>> and market indicators and may well be subject to some modifications
>> that we are studying to submit to the Governor of the red sea, such as
>> waiving the medical certificate and the logged dives for the northern
>> safaris etc.
>> We will let you know when any changes are made.
>> Sincerely
>>
>> Karim Helal
>> Chairman
>>
>> For a better Red Sea
>> Red Sea Association For Diving & Watersports
>> Sheraton Road opposite Marriot Hotel - Hurghada - Red Sea Egypt
>> PO Box 461
>> Tel: 2065.444.802
>> Fax:2065.444.801
>> Email: association@redseaexperience.com
>> www.redseaexperience.com

As a side note, these rules only govern the southern red sea (El Gouna
and south), and Sharm etc comes under a different "governor".


Ian Cornish wrote:
> Just got this lot from the Red Sea Association:-
> Further to our earlier e-mail of last month , which relayed safari and
> diving rules issued by HE governor of the Red Sea, we are pleased to
> advise that HE the governor has approved some modifications that were
> submitted by the association based on review and analysis of market
> reaction and indicators.
>
> The rules as modified and approved by HE the governor, now read as follows:
>
>
> 1- diving guest to guide ratio
> A- marine park safaris ( Brothers, zabargad , Deadilus, rocky)
>
> - One guide for a maximum of every eight diving guests.
> - Minimum one crew member to be responsible for surface cover,
> such crew member (s) to be certified in O2 providing and MFA.
> - Dive guides must have a valid Red Sea association
> professional ID card.
>
> B- NON Marine Park safaris
> - One guide for a maximum of every 12 (twelve) diving guests.
> - A minimum of one crew member for surface cover, such
> member(s) to be certified in O2 providing and MFA.
> - Dive guides must have a valid Red Sea Association
> professional ID card.
>
>
> 2- Prerequisites for diving guests for Marine park safaris;
> - A minimum of 50 logged dives.
> - A self declaration medical form duly signed by the diving guest.
> - Valid insurance cover against diving accidents from a
> reputable company.
>
>
> 3- Prerequisites for diving guest for NON marine park safaris:
> - No minimum number of logged dives required.
> - Self declaration medical form duly signed by diving guest.
> - Valid insurance cover against diving accidents by a reputable
> company.
>
>
> 4- safety equipment for the safari dive guide ( all safaris for
> marine park and NON marine park)
> - Surface marker buoy
> - Strobe and torch.
> - Mirror or similar light reflecting device.
>
>
> 5- Safety equipment for the safari diving guest ( marine park and
> NON marine park)
> -Surface marker buoy.
> - One torch for each buddy pair (in daytime dives).
>
> 6- additional safety equipment for safari boats
> - A minimum of two binoculars on each safari boat for surface
> cover.
> - A minimum of one zodiac on all safari boats (NON marine parks
> as well).
> - Each safari boat (marine parks and NON Marine Park) must have
> a number of life rafts corresponding with the number of its passenger load.
>
>
> 7- Daily diving rules ( in addition to what is currently in place
> by dive centers such as medical form, liability release etc)
> - One guide for every 12 certified divers (with 25 dives or more).
> - One guide for every 8 beginners (Less than 25 dives).
> - Dive guides must have a valid Red Sea Association
> professional ID card.
>
> A grace period of three months is allowed for dive centers and live a
> board boats to make necessary arrangements ( if need be ) to be in full
> compliance with the above.
>
> Finally, we would like to reiterate that all efforts expended by the red
> sea association and the strong support of HE governor of the red Seas
> aim only to improve the safety of our diving guests, and enhance the
> quality and reputation of the Red Sea as a leading dive destination.
>
> We would also like to seize this opportunity to express our thanks and
> appreciation for all those who took the time to send us their comments
> and suggestions, and please do not hesitate to let us know if you need
> any further information.
>
> Sincerely.
>
> Karim Helal
>
> Chairman
>
>
> FOR A BETTER RED SEA
>
> Red Sea Association For Diving & Watersports
> Sheraton Road Opposite Marriot Hotel - Hurghada - Red Sea - Egypt
> P.O. Box 461 Hurghada - Red Sea - Egypt
> Tel: +2 065 3444 802
> Fax: +2 065 3444 801
> association@redseaexperience.com
> office@redseaexperience.com
> www.redseaexperience.com {under construction}
> www.h2o-redsea.com
>
>
>
> Ian Cornish wrote:
>
>> Ian Cornish wrote:
>>
>>> So, if you are on a live-aboard, you need 50 logged dives, insurance
>>> and a medical cert.
>>> But, if you are on a shore based holiday, with a 3 or 5 day package,
>>> you don't need any of those, and the onus is on the operator of the
>>> boat to ensure there are enough guides based on the experience level
>>> of the passengers.
>>>
>>>
>>> Ken wrote:
>>>
>>>> "Ted" <Ted@btinternet.com> wrote in message
>>>> news:cuivt5$qdo$1@hercules.btinternet.com...
>>>>
>>>>> Anyone just come back from Egypt and know the current situation
>>>>> regarding the above?
>>>>>
>>>>> I am off to dive around Hurghada in April and am wondering what the
>>>>> latest news is from the coal/coral face for medicals required!
>>>>>
>>>>> Surely someone has some information!
>>>>>
>>>>> Ted
>>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Try http://www.divernet.com/news/stories/270105rsadw.shtml
>>>>
>>>> There's a link there to email someone who may know more.
>>>>
>>>> Ken
>>>>
>> Additional information from Red Sea Experience....
>> The guidelines call for 50 logged dives, medical and insurance.
>> The medical and the insurance also apply on daily diving where the
>> guidelines also call for one guide for every ten guests and one for six
>> guests when they are inexperienced divers( less than 25 dives).
>> However, these guidelines are being reviewed in light of practicality
>> and market indicators and may well be subject to some modifications
>> that we are studying to submit to the Governor of the red sea, such as
>> waiving the medical certificate and the logged dives for the northern
>> safaris etc.
>> We will let you know when any changes are made.
>> Sincerely
>>
>> Karim Helal
>> Chairman
>>
>> For a better Red Sea
>> Red Sea Association For Diving & Watersports
>> Sheraton Road opposite Marriot Hotel - Hurghada - Red Sea Egypt
>> PO Box 461
>> Tel: 2065.444.802
>> Fax:2065.444.801
>> Email: association@redseaexperience.com
>> www.redseaexperience.com

Hello about a week ago there was a posting on a newsgourp (i think it was
this one) about needing a medicial certificate for diving in Egypt now.
Does anyone know if the BSAC self certificate is suitable or if you can buy
these certificates in Egypt or you need to get them done in the UK.
Currently I dive on the self certificate for BSAC, my colleague who has a
certificate which is older than 1 year due to the doctor saying ocme back in
three years would also need to get one if this is the case.

Thanks,


Justin.

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"There's no point in being grown up if you can't be childish sometimes"
Fourth Doctor Who(Tom Baker)
Doctor Who Web Site www.doctorwho.hopto.org

In message <36nmveF52bs0dU1@individual.net>, Justin Champion
<justin@champion.fsbusiness.co.uk> writes
>Hello about a week ago there was a posting on a newsgourp (i think it was
>this one) about needing a medicial certificate for diving in Egypt now.
>Does anyone know if the BSAC self certificate is suitable or if you can buy
>these certificates in Egypt or you need to get them done in the UK.
>Currently I dive on the self certificate for BSAC, my colleague who has a
>certificate which is older than 1 year due to the doctor saying ocme back in
>three years would also need to get one if this is the case.
>
>Thanks,
>
>
>Justin.
>

This is clearly new and somewhat confusing.

I have just booked some diving with Emperor Divers in Sharm, and
specifically mentioned the changes and asked for the form/format.

The reply said that the rule didnt apply there yet, but if we were
concerned, a letter from a GP confirming that I am fit to dive would
suffice.

They may be wrong, or may not be aware of the changes, or something -
but if no-one can find the prescribed forms, or identify the specific
requirements, then something is wrong, (it is Egypt, so the latter is
possible <g>).

--
Richard Faulkner

Im getting confused too! I'm diving in Sharm with Explorers in March and
Explorers say the self-certification is enough for any quaified diver. Full
medical only necessary for newbies doing courses ..."Justin Champion"
<justin@champion.fsbusiness.co.uk> wrote in message
news:36nmveF52bs0dU1@individual.net...
> Hello about a week ago there was a posting on a newsgourp (i think it
was
> this one) about needing a medicial certificate for diving in Egypt now.
> Does anyone know if the BSAC self certificate is suitable or if you can
buy
> these certificates in Egypt or you need to get them done in the UK.
> Currently I dive on the self certificate for BSAC, my colleague who has
a
> certificate which is older than 1 year due to the doctor saying ocme
back in
> three years would also need to get one if this is the case.
>
> Thanks,
>
>
> Justin.
>


> --------------------------------------------------------------------------
--
> --------
> "There's no point in being grown up if you can't be childish sometimes"
> Fourth Doctor Who(Tom Baker)
> Doctor Who Web Site www.doctorwho.hopto.org
>
>
>


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Anyone just come back from Egypt and know the current situation regarding
the above?

I am off to dive around Hurghada in April and am wondering what the latest
news is from the coal/coral face for medicals required!

Surely someone has some information!

Ted


"Justin Champion" <justin@champion.fsbusiness.co.uk> wrote in message
news:36nmveF52bs0dU1@individual.net...
> Hello about a week ago there was a posting on a newsgourp (i think it was
> this one) about needing a medicial certificate for diving in Egypt now.
> Does anyone know if the BSAC self certificate is suitable or if you can
> buy
> these certificates in Egypt or you need to get them done in the UK.

"Ted" <Ted@btinternet.com> wrote in message
news:cuivt5$qdo$1@hercules.btinternet.com...
> Anyone just come back from Egypt and know the current situation regarding
> the above?
>
> I am off to dive around Hurghada in April and am wondering what the latest
> news is from the coal/coral face for medicals required!
>
> Surely someone has some information!
>
> Ted
>

Try http://www.divernet.com/news/stories/270105rsadw.shtml

There's a link there to email someone who may know more.

Ken

So, if you are on a live-aboard, you need 50 logged dives, insurance and
a medical cert.
But, if you are on a shore based holiday, with a 3 or 5 day package, you
don't need any of those, and the onus is on the operator of the boat to
ensure there are enough guides based on the experience level of the
passengers.


Ken wrote:
> "Ted" <Ted@btinternet.com> wrote in message
> news:cuivt5$qdo$1@hercules.btinternet.com...
>
>>Anyone just come back from Egypt and know the current situation regarding
>>the above?
>>
>>I am off to dive around Hurghada in April and am wondering what the latest
>>news is from the coal/coral face for medicals required!
>>
>>Surely someone has some information!
>>
>>Ted
>>
>
>
> Try http://www.divernet.com/news/stories/270105rsadw.shtml
>
> There's a link there to email someone who may know more.
>
> Ken
>
>