KOROR STATE GOVERNMENT MARINE TOUR GUIDE ... - C3

7.5 KOROR STATE WATER SAFETY REGULATIONS
(Koror State Department of Conservation and Law Enforcement)
effective as of October 1, 1995
7.5.1 Diving
1. Assure the safety of all participants
2. Maintain a level of professional competence equal to the standard established by
Koror State Government.
3. Any boat taking customers out for scuba-diving or snorkeling and deep sea
fishing must be equipped with : a first aid kit, a VHF 2-way radio, dive flag/float
line and flotation devices (one piece per person aboard). Although not required
by law, the DAN Emergency Handbook and an oxygen kit should also be brought
on every tour.
4. The red/white or blue/white dive flags must be flown when in-water activities are
in progress, and all white flags when fishing activities are in progress. At all other
times, flags must be rolled or taken down.
5. Boats involved in night diving/ fishing activities must have adequate boat marker
lights above water and an in-water working strobe marker.
6. Maximum depth for sports divers is 100ft.
7. Required in-water Dive Master: Customer ratio is 1:10
8. No spear guns or spear fishing activities shall be allowed when scuba divers are
aboard.
9. In addition, taking any type of marine life, dead or alive, is strictly prohibited when
engaged in scuba diving activities.
10. Working as a Dive Master, you must have required training and current
certification.
11. Boat handlers/safety personnel must have current certification in CPR, training in
First Aid and Rescue procedures.
12. Divers must present a certification card or positive proof of such certification
before they are allowed to dive.
13. Extreme caution is required when approaching a dive site with divers in the
water.
14. All shore divers are required to have a dive float/flag in the water. Shore divers
should be informed of the Koror State Conservation laws and regulations.
7.5.2 Dockside Preparation Prior to Departure
Good communication with your passengers with respect to the safety of the dive or
snorkel trip and a feeling of trust in the boat operation must be given to the guests prior
to departing to the dive site.
1. Greet guests – help passengers aboard and ensure everyone is given
instructions and space for their personal equipment.
2. Roll Call – require all dive operators to maintain records of passenger
information and dive profiles.
3. Welcome aboard introduction – boat captain should provide comprehensive
instructions for the safety and comfort of the passengers.
4. Explain features of the boat – where everything is located and the proper
disposal of waste products.
119