Helping divers
since 1983
DAN members and their families can get access to a variety of services and can benefit from all-round dive support.
Alert Diver / European edition is an online magazine published in 9 languages by the DAN Europe Foundation and addressed to all divers, whose aim is to promote diving safety.
Written by recognised experts in the fields of dive medicine and emergency training, Alert Diver informs divers on a number of topics, including medical issues, research studies, accident prevention and incident insights.
DAN members and their families can get access to a variety of services and can benefit from all-round dive support.
Situational awareness and safety fundamentals can save the day. When conditions took an abrupt and unexpected turn during an exotic warm-water dive, our dive leader...
When it comes to insurance policies, nothing is more frustrating than having a claim rejected. After all, what’s the use of an insurance that doesn’t...
Precautions and countermeasures to improve diver safety In the first part of this little series on carbon dioxide in diving, I shared a personal close-call story and gave a brief overview of the carbon dioxide metabolism in the human body. In the second part, we examined the mechanics of carbon dioxide generation and elimination, the complications introduced by depth and dive equipment, as well as the deeply unpleasant and potentially...
Accidents can occur in any human activity. In an office, an improperly secured shelf may be the lone fatal hazard. In diving, potential dangers lurk...
If you are a member of DAN Europe, or perhaps you’re considering becoming one, you might have some questions about what you need to do...