Divers Alert Network (DAN) is the world’s most recognised and respected dive safety organisation comprised of dive professionals and medical experts dedicated to supporting divers. Through research, medical services, educational programs and global response initiatives, DAN has created an extensive network capable of providing divers around the world with vital services. Every day, divers around the globe look to DAN as their dive safety organisation. Be part of the community and dive safe with DAN. Become a DAN member today.

Website

https://www.dansa.org/

External link for Divers Alert Network Southern Africa

Industry

Public Safety

Company size

11-50 employees

Headquarters

Midrand, Gauteng

Type

Nonprofit

Founded

1997

Specialties

Health & Diver Safety Resources, Dive & Travel Emergency & Accident Cover, Dive Safety Research, Dive Emergency Hortline Service, and First Aid Training Programs

• Primary

  Matuka Close

  Rosen Office Park, The DAN Building

  Midrand, Gauteng 1685, ZA

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• Ann Schwaeble

  Director at DIVERS ALERT NETWORK SOUTHERN AFRICA

• Cecilia Roberts

  General, Occupational, Diving & Hyperbaric Medicine Practitioner

• Philip Jones

  ISO Systems & Emergency Management Expert | ISO 45001, ISO 14001, ISO 9001, ISO 22320, ISO 22361 | Helping African Businesses Thrive Through…

• Bianca Morison

  General Administration | BCom Student | Divers Alert Network Southern Africa

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  Dive travel starts with smart packing.Carry-on: regulator, dive computer, mask, swimsuit (and any sensitive camera gear).Check-in or carry-on: BC/BCD, fins, snorkel.Check-in only: cutting tools & spearguns (secured).Cylinders: generally discouraged for flights; if transported, valves must be removed.Tip: Add a brief explanation note in your checked bag to help security.Let’s make every first dive of the trip a confident one. 🌊🤿Read more 🔗https://lnkd.in/d2GEwShx#DiveSafety#DAN#DiveTravel#ScubaCommunity#OceanReady

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  "𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐈𝐥𝐥𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧: 𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐎𝐥𝐝 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐌𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐥𝐬 𝐃𝐨𝐧’𝐭 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐌𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐧 𝐃𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐬"You wouldn't dive with outdated gear—so why trust outdated liability coverage?Traditional liability insurance was never built with dive pros in mind. It's slow, paper-heavy, and often leaves dangerous gaps in coverage. And when you're facing a claim, delays and fine print aren’t just frustrating—they're potentially career-ending.That’s why DAN Southern Africa partnered with Bi-me: to reimagine how dive professionals access and manage coverage. With an agile, digital-first platform, we're removing the friction and putting tailored liability solutions directly in your hands.This isn’t just about convenience—it’s about delivering meaningful protection for the real-world challenges of our industry.What’s been your biggest frustration with traditional business insurance? Share your experience—let’s crowdsource some insights.
𝐆𝐞𝐭 𝐚 𝐃𝐀𝐍 𝐏𝐫𝐨 𝐋𝐢𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐪𝐮𝐨𝐭𝐞 𝐭𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲 👉https://lnkd.in/duduT58q#DiveInsurance#BusinessProtection#DigitalSolutions#LiabilityGaps#ScubaIndustry#DANSouthernAfrica

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  Local dives, less admin — more ocean time.Preparedness: build a packing checklist, keep gear serviced, carry a first-aid + Save-A-Dive kit, keep certs current.Before you go: check weather/currents/water temps, tailor your checklist, top up first-aid, tell someone your plans, pack water + healthy snacks.En route: stretch and hydrate — and remember, it’s OK to call off the dive if you’re not 100% ready.Let’s make domestic dive days safer, smoother and more spontaneous. 🌊🤿Read more 🔗https://lnkd.in/d2GEwShx#DiveSafety#DomesticDiving#DAN#ScubaCommunity#OceanReady

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  ❤️🤿 Heart Health & DivingConditions like valve disorders, arrhythmias, or PFO can affect whether diving is safe. Some may cause shortness of breath, chest pain, or even sudden unconsciousness underwater.✅ Regular health screenings✅ Cardiologist clearance if needed✅ Fit-to-dive assessments💡 Should heart health awareness be a bigger focus in diver training?Read more 🔗https://lnkd.in/d2GEwShx#DiveSafety#HeartHealth#FitToDive#ScubaLife#AlertDiver

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  "𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐤 𝐘𝐨𝐮'𝐫𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐝? 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐋𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐥 𝐃𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐌𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐃𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐬 𝐃𝐨𝐧’𝐭 𝐒𝐞𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠"A misplaced fin kick, a misunderstood waiver—sometimes, it's the small things that lead to big legal battles.For dive professionals, risk is part of the job. But while we train for underwater emergencies, many of us are unprepared for the legal challenges that can follow us to the surface.From injury claims to equipment disputes and even defamation or cyber liability, today’s dive pros are navigating a sea of potential legal pitfalls. Yet, too many are relying on outdated or incomplete insurance options—often without even realizing it.As the dive industry evolves, so must the way we protect our passion and livelihood. Because when a claim arises, it’s not just your reputation on the line—it’s your entire career.Have you ever faced a legal scare—or know someone who has? Let’s open the conversation below. ⬇️𝐆𝐞𝐭 𝐚 𝐃𝐀𝐍 𝐏𝐫𝐨 𝐋𝐢𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐪𝐮𝐨𝐭𝐞 𝐭𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲 👉https://lnkd.in/duduT58q#DiveLiability#RiskAwareness#DivePros#InsuranceMatters#ScubaBusiness#DANSouthernAfrica

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  ❤️🤿 Diving & Your HeartImmersion increases cardiac workload by shifting blood to the chest and raising output demands. Cold water adds stress through vasoconstriction. For divers with reduced heart capacity, this can lead to immersion pulmonary oedema.✅ Regular fitness✅ Health screenings✅ Conservative dive planning💡 How does your dive routine prioritise cardiovascular safety?Read more 🔗https://lnkd.in/d2GEwShx#DiveSafety#HeartHealth#FitToDive#AlertDiver#ScubaLife

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  🌊 Diving often feels effortless — but when conditions shift, it can demand sudden, intense exertion. Your heart and lungs need to be ready.✅ WHO recommends 150 minutes of moderate or 75 minutes of vigorous activity weekly, plus strength training on two or more days.✅ For divers, combining aerobic fitness with strength work is key to resilience and safety.💡 How do you balance your fitness routine for diving?Read more 🔗https://lnkd.in/d2GEwShx#DiveSafety#HealthAndPerformance#ProfessionalDivers

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  🌊 Your heart health shapes your dive safety. Some risks (age, family history) can’t be changed — but others, like diet, exercise, tobacco & alcohol, can. 💡 How are you reducing your risks before your next dive?Read more 🔗https://lnkd.in/d2GEwShx#DiveSafety#HeartHealth#ProfessionalDivers#SafeDiving

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  🫧🤿 DCS or DCI — what’s the difference?🔹 DCS (Decompression Sickness): Nitrogen bubbles in tissues/blood, symptoms from joint pain to paralysis.🔹 AGE (Arterial Gas Embolism): Gas enters arteries after rapid ascent, often with stroke-like symptoms.🔹 DCI (Decompression Illness): The umbrella term, since symptoms overlap and both require recompression.⚠️ Risk factors include exercise, cold stress, poor buoyancy, dehydration & congenital heart conditions. Prevention = training + conservative dive habits.💡 How do you manage your DCS/DCI risk when planning dives?Read more 🔗https://lnkd.in/d2GEwShx#DiveSafety#DecompressionIllness#TheBends#AlertDiver#ScubaLife

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  👂🌊 Equalising your ears isn’t just about comfort — it’s about protecting your hearing and balance underwater.From the familiar Valsalva manoeuvre to more advanced methods like Frenzel, Toynbee, Lowry, and Edmonds, divers have multiple ways to equalise.👉 Master more than one technique — what works at 10m may not at 20m.👉 Equalise early, often, and gently.👉 Teach new divers the variety of methods to build confidence and safety.💡 Which technique do you rely on most, and how do you introduce equalisation to beginners? Share your insights below. 👇Read more 🔗https://lnkd.in/d2GEwShx#DiveSafety#Scuba#Freediving#Equalisation#EarHealth#ProfessionalDiving

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