Dive safe
Fins
'n' Flukes is proud to support DAN Asia-Pacific
(DAN AP). The Divers Alert Network (DAN) is
a global network of not-for-profit, member-based,
dive safety organisations working for the safety
of all divers through education, research and
training.
DAN
AP provides Worldwide Emergency Evacuation Coverage
and optional Dive Injury (Treatment) Insurance
Services for Members. In addition the organisation
is responsible for funding and/or manning 24-hour
diving emergency hotlines throughout the Asia-Pacific
region.
DAN
AP is a part of the International DAN Federation
of Dive Safety Organisations with worldwide
Membership presently exceeding 300,000.
Wherever
members live or dive around the world they have
peace of mind knowing that DAN is available
24-hours a day, 7 days a week to assist in the
event of an accident/illness.
Why
is it so important that as Divers we are protected
with DAN Membership & Dive Injury (Treatment)
Insurance?
It’s
all about being prepared for the unexpected,
namely dive accidents and illnesses. It’s
essential that divers have a reputable organisation
to call that will be able to co-ordinate a rescue
effort and get them to the most appropriate
treatment for their injury or illness. And then
there is the issue of cost. DAN protection ensures
the diver will not be lumbered with the burden
of a potentially hefty invoice in the event
of an accident or illness.
An
Example
In
2007 DAN was involved in the evacuation of a
paralysed diver from the Solomon Islands to
Australia. The evacuation cost was around AUD$90,000
(as an aircraft had to be sourced from far away).
In addition, the treatment costs were in excess
of US$30,000, plus on-going expenses.
The
essence of DAN Membership & Dive Injury
(Treatment) Insurance is about being prepared.
DAN offers members peace-of-mind, which comes
from knowing they have the experts in diver
accident management to call in the event of
a diving accident or illness.
To
learn more about DAN, or to become a member,
visit
www.danasiapacific.org
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