Medical Certificate for Egypt

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.