Divers Alert Network (DAN), if you've been diving for years, may be familiar to you. DAN was established in Durham, North Carolina (USA) and promotes safety diving. It provides free, 24-hour emergency medical assistance to divers worldwide through a telephonic hotline.
Divers Alert Network (DAN)
DAN, a non-profit organization, is dedicated to improving safety and diving safety for all. The organization offers 24-hour telephonic assistance to divers. It was established in Durham North Carolina. You can dial 800-999-2AN at any hour of the day or evening.
DAN has several programs for divers, including a medical insurance plan that covers emergency treatments and transport. It also gives members the latest information on recreational diving. Members can have immediate access to educational and medical material, as well receive notifications of emergency situations and events.
Indemnity insurance for diving accidents
DAN diving accident insurance protects members against financial losses resulting from an underwater accident. For $35 per person, or $55 per family, membership is required. The DAN also uses it to conduct research and offer emergency medical assistance. Purchasing accident insurance is not required for membership, but it is a good idea to consider it before diving.
DAN diving accident insurance has a variety coverage options. You can choose depending on your requirements a plan that covers both medical costs related to an accident and the loss or damages to your diving equipment. If you live more than 50 miles from your home, some plans will also pay for medical evacuation.
Project Dive Exploration (PDE)
DAN USA joined forces with the DAN in 2000 to create the PDE-database. This database has information about recreational, mixed, and decompression dives. There are currently 137,451 profiles on the PDE computer database. These profiles are gathered via fieldwork, laboratory studies, or other research activities that improve diving safety.
PDE stands for Project Dive Exploration. DAN divers are eligible to share their profiles information and help the charity. For a chance to win, you must dive at least 5 dives between May 28th and September 3rd 2007. The commemorative t-shirt will go to the diver who has completed at least 10 dives.
Dan's Dive Shop - innovator of higher level progressive scuba diving education
Dan's Dive Shop has a reputation for providing high-quality progressive scuba diving training, including courses in technical diving, cave diving, and leadership. Dan's is the place to go if you want to learn how to dive for fun, or to become a certified leader.
The first dive shop to offer progressive diving education in Canada, Dan's Dive Shop has been sharing the scuba adventure with Niagara for over forty years. Their goal: to offer the best in scuba equipment for Canadian students.