DAN Europe’s mission is to provide assistance and protection to all divers through the largest and most reliable global network of diving doctors. Since 1983, DAN has been helping and protecting divers and conducting scientific research to make diving safer, more accessible and environmentally sustainable for all. As part of this activity:
- It offers its members many innovative services, including the world’s first insurance specifically designed for divers
- Conducts scientific research to better understand diving physiology and shares this knowledge to make diving safer and more accessible
- It also develops first aid learning programs for saving lives in water and on land.
Deepspot has been a partner of Divers Alert Network (DAN) Europe since 2021. Deepspot – DAN Partner No. 1069450 – cooperates with DAN Europe on 3 levels:
- Participation and Level 2 certification in the DAN HIRA program – identification and minimization of diving operation hazards
- Possession of DAN Dive Center Plus insurance, which covers both the operations of the Dive Center and all employed Deepspot instructors
- DAN Europe insurance promotion for traveling divers
HIRA program – risk identification and assessment
DAN’s HIRA (Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment) program helps owners, managers, dive center employees and dive professionals identify risks before personal injury or property damage occurs.
The main benefit of the HIRA program developed by DAN is to reduce the likelihood of an accident and minimize its impact and effects on the diver’s subsequent life.
The program focuses on realistic and pragmatic assessment of risks that could lead to serious consequences and provides tools and strategies to proactively minimize the consequences of accidents.
HIRA LEVEL 1 – a manager or dive professional must have basic training and equipment to assist a casualty and plan actions and deal with an emergency situation. Deepspot received this certification in May 2023.
- Training: employees trained in first aid, BLS and oxygen administration
- All Deepspot employees (instructors, customer service staff, technical staff, trainees) receive regular (minimum 1 per year) refresher training in CPR and rescue oxygen administration
- Equipment: first aid kits and oxygen kits available for immediate use at the dive site or at the pool
- at Deepspot we have oxygen kits with on-demand valves and a fully equipped Trauma Kit located on the pool deck (1), in the infirmary (2) in the exit vehicle at the dive site (3)
- Insurance: General company insurance and/or liability insurance is required
- Deepspot has DAN Center Plus insurance with an additional extension covering the performance of Try Dive, insurance covers all instructors
- Standard operating procedures
- Deepspot has extensive operating procedures including:
- § Handling of emergency situations
- § Procedures for recruitment and induction of new employees
- § Job instructions for individual employees
- § Conducting diving programs
- § Procedures for maintenance and operation of diving equipment
- § Operation of critical infrastructure components (compressors, pool plant, IT system)
- Deepspot has extensive operating procedures including:
- Discussion of pre-dive safety rules (for pool or dive site diving)
- At Deepspot, we strive to ensure that every diver receives safety information before diving. We do this by:
- § Provide video of briefing to all clients prior to service
- Freediving briefing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZcUyZltz5Hc
- SCUBA briefing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uy_BUmLLnR8
- § Briefing hanging in various locations in Deepspot
- § Instructors conducting briefings for uncertified divers, certified divers and groups
- § Provide video of briefing to all clients prior to service
- At Deepspot, we strive to ensure that every diver receives safety information before diving. We do this by:
- Discussion of boat safety rules
- This item is not about Deepspot, but maybe someday we will have our own dive boat😊.
- Post-dive discussion and counting of divers after exiting the water using a physical checklist
- Each diver at Deepspot has an assigned partner and dive group. The list of divers is available to Deepspot instructors and lifeguards
- Rescue plan : A rescue plan created in case a diver goes missing and injuries occur during a dive or in other situations.
- In Deepspot we have extensive rescue plans covering: diving and non-diving accidents, injuries, gas poisoning and missing divers.
HIRA LEVEL 2 requires further training, as well as the implementation and practice of a wider range of operational procedures and emergency response plans. Deepspot received this certification in February 2024.
- Training: Additional training that covers injuries caused by dangerous marine organisms, neurological examination and AED operation
- Deepspot personnel receive regular first aid training. All are trained in the use of AEDs and advanced oxygen administration procedures. This year, the first group of employees was trained to conduct a neurological examination. Training for injuries caused by underwater life is unfortunately not applicable in our country. Our in-house Diver Medic is trained in all DAN medical programs at Lifeguard, Instructor and Instructor Trainer levels
- Training: a minimum of one first aid (First Aid) instructor.
- Most of the dozens of instructors working at Deepspot have valid BLS / AED / First Aid instructor certification from recognized training organizations
- Equipment: AED defibrillator
- § Deepspot has a Philips model FRX automated external defibrillator (purchased in 2020). The efficiency and validity of the AED and its components (electrodes, battery) is confirmed by daily check and monthly maintenance
- Equipment: Maintenance of first aid kits and oxygen kits.
- § At Deepspot, critical safety systems such as emergency equipment and compressors are covered by short and realistic checklists, each time they are carried out, they are confirmed by an employee’s signature.
- Standard operating procedures
- At this point, Deepspot has up-to-date and constantly revised procedures for all aspects of work such as:
- § Work procedures for different positions in different departments of the company (front desk, scuba, free, recpecia, dive service, building service)
- § Code of conduct and relations with colleagues and customers
- § Pre-dive discussion
- § Procedures for conducting certified diving programs
- § Procedures for daily and monthly maintenance of equipment and supplies
- § Administrative and fiscal procedures
- At this point, Deepspot has up-to-date and constantly revised procedures for all aspects of work such as:
- Clauses of denial of services due to lack of diving ability
- The basis for the provision of diving services (first dives, courses) is to be familiarized with and to reserve to the recommendations of the standard UHMS medical form in the latest version: https://cs.deepspot.com/deepspotwaiver/DeepspotWaiverFormKiosk. Familiarization with it and verification of the form is a standard procedure carried out before each dive. In the case of a person who cannot attend the training for medical reasons, we have procedures for transferring or cancelling such bookings. For those who are certified, we encourage you to check your health regularly.
- Regular emergency simulations and drills
- Deepspot instructors participate in rescue scenarios as part of medical and diving training courses
- Rescue plans : Additional rescue plans based on activity range – together with checklists
- At Deepspot, we have extensive rescue plans covering: diving and non-diving accidents, injuries, gas poisoning and missing divers
- Environmental sustainability plan
- The activities we undertake in this area at Deepspot are, for example:
- § 20% (winter season) to 30% (summer season) of the energy comes from photovoltaic panels mounted on the roof starting in 2022
- § We use thermal water (39°C) for the pool, which reduces the need to use energy for water heating and general heating
- § abandoning the use of substances more toxic than chlorine for water disinfection
- § cooling the water that goes into the sewer system
- § Motion sensors for 40% of the lights in the building (using less energy)
- § dystrybutory wody z systemami filtracyjnymi (bez zbiorników na wodę) na plaży, w pomieszczeniach socjalnych i salach lekcyjnych
- paper cups for use by customers
- reusable cups for staff
- Availability of reusable bottles in the store
- Encouraging students to use reusable bottles on diving trips instead of plastic ones
- § training covering good diver habits, including buoyancy maintenance skills, as part of introductory dives, guided dives and courses
- The activities we undertake in this area at Deepspot are, for example:
LEVEL 3 provides a comprehensive and detailed risk assessment. At this level, virtually every element of the company’s and dive center’s operations is checked, and additional rescue plans are required based on the range of activities. Deepspot is in the process of implementing the procedures required at this level and is awaiting an audit by DAN Europe representatives in 2024.
What is the DAN Europe organization?
DAN Europe operates in the continental European area from its offices in Malta and Roseto (Italy), and through its DAN Europe regional offices and affiliated organizations.
The Foundation owns and controls:
- IDA Insurance Ltd and VING Ltd. – These two particular companies, registered in the European Union, EEA, as well as in several countries outside Europe, deal with and guarantee the best insurance services for DAN Europe members worldwide.
- DAN Europe Service Srl – This company manufactures and sells products to enhance diving safety, training, educational and first aid materials.
The International Divers Alert Network (IDAN) consists of five independent DAN organizations located around the world. They all support the same mission, operating according to IDAN-agreed procedures, providing the best services of all types to divers wherever they may need them.
Each regional DAN remains an independently managed nonprofit organization whose existence depends on the support of divers providing services to more than 400,000 members worldwide.
IDAN offers its members multilingual emergency lines, emergency call centers, more than 500 hyperbaric centers worldwide, as well as safety and education services provided by top experts.
What is DAN Europe insurance?
DAN SPORT dive accident insurance for recreational divers, freedivers, instructors and technical divers . The protection you need as a diver and traveler.
Why you should have dive insurance during your dive trip:
- Managing a diving accident requires specialized knowledge and skills in both medical and insurance matters.
- Whether you dive local sites or prefer to travel abroad, make sure you have adequate coverage from a reliable insurer.
- In some EU countries, the only insurance option available is the Sport Member plan, which is the equivalent of the Sport Silver plan.
What does the insurance cover?
All Sport plans are designed to provide you with insurance coverage in the event of an emergency while recreational diving or working as a dive professional (with aqualung or freediving) anywhere in the world.
Benefits include:
- Emergency center and emergency management 24/7
- Emergency medical care, including hospitalization and hyperbaric therapy worldwide
- Emergency medical evacuation, including flight by air ambulance
- Insurance against death or permanent disability
- Coverage for medical expenses in case of a non-diving accident or unexpected illness abroad
- DAN annual membership
The above list is incomplete and includes only some of the many benefits available.
Exclusions and other conditions may also apply, and coverage may not be available in all countries.
Who are the SPORT plans designed for?
- Equipment divers – you like to dive with friends or family in your country and abroad. Explore new places while maintaining peace of mind with the right insurance.
- Freedivers – static or dynamic apnea, fixed or variable ballast diving – these plans are designed to provide you with insurance coverage during any form of breath-hold diving, including competitions.
- Dive professionals – are you a dive instructor, divemaster or dive guide? Ensure that you are protected in case of an unforeseen illness or accident while diving. Sport plans do not include liability insurance. If you need one, check out our Pro Plans.
- Technical divers – The Sport Silver or Sport Gold plans are an excellent choice for you, as there are no restrictions on depth or the use of breathing gas mixtures and rebreathers.
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