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 is an international non-profit organization that aims to improve diving safety for everyone. The organization provides 24 hour telephonic emergency medical assistance for divers. The number is 800-999-DAN, and you can use it anytime, day or night.
DAN has several programs for divers, including a medical insurance plan that covers emergency treatments and transport. It also provides members with the latest information regarding recreational scuba diving. Members have access to a variety of medical and educational materials, and can also receive notifications about events and emergency situations.
Insurance for scuba diving accidents
DAN dive scuba diving accident insurance protects members from the financial costs of an underwater accident. Membership is $35 for an individual or $55 for a family. The DAN also uses it to conduct research and offer emergency medical assistance. While it is not mandatory to purchase accident insurance, it is an option.
DAN insurance covers divers in a number of ways. 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. You may also be eligible for medical evacuation costs if you're more than 50 km from your residence.
Project Dive Exploration
DAN USA and DAN DAN formed the PDE data base in 2000. This database contains information about recreational air, nitrox, mixed gas, and decompression diving. The PDE computer database currently contains 137.451 profiles. This data is gathered through field work, laboratory studies, and other research activities aimed at improving dive safety.
PDE stands short for Project Dive Exploration. If you're a DAN diver, you can help the charity by sharing your profile information. To enter the draw, you need to dive at least five times between May 28th 2007 and September 3, 2007. For every 10 dives completed, a commemorative shirt will be awarded to the winner.
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