Vijaya Puram, Jan. 27: It has come to the notice of this Directorate of Tourism that some registered Scuba Diving Centres are not complying with the safety, supervision, and quality standards prescribed under the Guidelines for Scuba Diving Centres in the Andaman & Nicobar Islands and the Terms and Conditions issued by the Directorate.
In the interest of diver safety and regulatory compliance, and as per the prescribed safety guidelines, it has been decided to regulate the number of dives conducted by Dive professionals (Dive Instructors/Dive Masters).
Accordingly, all registered Scuba Diving Centres/Operators are hereby directed to ensure that each dive professional conducts a maximum of four dives per day.
The above directions shall be complied with immediate effect. Any violation of this advisory shall invite strict action, including cancellation of registration, as deemed fit by the Directorate.