SAFETY FIRST, ON EVERY DIVE
Safety is never improvised. It is prepared, organized and checked on every single dive.
At IslanDiving, diver safety is an ongoing priority. Every boat trip is prepared and organized according to the participants, their skills, the chosen dive site and the conditions of the day.
Safety starts before entering the water, with a review of each diver’s information and the dive plan. It continues throughout the activity, all the way back on board.
A LEGAL REQUIREMENT
Keeping a dive safety log is a legal requirement under Article A322-72 of the French Sports Code (Code du sport).
For every dive, the Dive Director fills out this log to document how the activity is organized and to ensure full traceability.
- The first and last names of the divers.
- Their skills and certifications.
- Their role within the dive team.
- The planned dive parameters.
- The actual dive parameters.
The dive safety log is kept on file by the dive center for one year, as required by law.
This is not just an internal formality: it is a regulatory document that helps organize and monitor every dive.
WHAT’S IN THE DIVE SAFETY LOG?
and who is taking part.
1. Diver identification
Each participant is identified by first and last name. This information ensures accurate tracking of everyone who took part in the dive.
2. Skills and certifications
Each diver’s skills and certifications are taken into account to make sure they match the characteristics of the planned dive.
3. Dive team organization
The makeup of each dive team and the role of every participant are specified, so that the dive organization and everyone’s responsibilities are clearly defined.
4. Planned parameters
Before the dive, its characteristics are set according to the site, the participants’ skills and the conditions of the day.
5. Actual parameters
After the dive, the parameters actually achieved are recorded to keep a record of how the dive went.
DIVER PREPARATION
Before every trip, we pay close attention to each participant’s individual information.
In particular, we take into account:
- Each diver’s certification level and skills.
- Experience and recent diving activity.
- Any difficulties or concerns reported.
- Whether the diver’s abilities match the planned program.
- Declared health status and any contraindications to diving.
Our goal is to offer each participant a dive that suits them, without ever exceeding their skills or certification limits.
DIVE ORGANIZATION
A safety briefing is held before every dive.
It covers, in particular:
- The dive site and its specific features.
- Weather and sea conditions.
- How the dive will unfold and its objectives.
- The planned depth and duration.
- The makeup of the dive team and the rules to follow.
- Water entry and boat re-boarding procedures.
- Means of communication and underwater hand signals.
- What to do in case of separation or difficulty.
Dive teams and dive parameters are adapted to the participants’ skills, the conditions of the day and the organization set by the Dive Director.
EMERGENCY AND INCIDENT PROCEDURES
Preparing a dive also means identifying risks and knowing how to respond in the event of an incident.
Before every trip, the team makes sure that emergency procedures are known and that the equipment needed to carry them out is available.
This includes, in particular:
- Procedures if a diver becomes separated.
- What to do in case of difficulty underwater.
- Handling an incident during the ascent or at the surface.
- Initial care for a diver in distress.
- Raising the alarm and coordinating emergency services.
- Knowledge of communication means and evacuation procedures.
Safety relies on anticipation, preparation and the team’s ability to respond appropriately to an unexpected situation.
A RECORD FOR MONITORING AND TRACEABILITY
The dive safety log keeps a record of how each dive was organized and of its parameters.
It is a key part of monitoring our activity and makes it possible, if needed, to retrieve information about the participants, the dive teams and how the dive went.
It is completed under the responsibility of the Dive Director and kept on file by the dive center for the period required by law.
OUR COMMITMENT
At IslanDiving, safety is never left to chance.
It relies on experience, preparation, in-depth knowledge of the dive sites, careful dive organization and the constant vigilance of the whole team.
We believe every diver should be able to enjoy their dive in a well-organized setting, suited to their skills and respectful of safety rules.
