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Why DAN Europe?

" Keep up the great work in dive research and diving accidents so as to keep us all safe.
Concept Scuba Malta Mellieha - Malta

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Education

Are you ready to handle an emergency situation?

DAN Education aims to educate the public on the appropriate care for an injured person, and on how to interact with medical professionals . This education takes on many forms, disseminating information on topics related to both diving and non-diving safety, through articles, seminars, lectures and training programs.

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The call of the deep blue is different for everybody. The feeling, the passion and the immense sense of discovery. We are all unique in WhyWeDoIt.
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Exploring Antarctica - Research and Conservation with DAN

Put your headphones on, adjust your mask, and dive Antarctica with freediver Guillaume Néry, photographer Greg Lecoeur and filmmaker Florian Fischer. Our new #WhyWeDoIt episode is an epic adventure in the world’s southernmost continent, contributing to ocean conservation, exploration, medical research and much more

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News

First Graduates of BSc in Diving Safety Management Celebrate Milestone

Valletta, Malta, 3 January 2024 - After six years of inception and three years since its official launch, the pioneering Bachelor of Science in Diving Safety Management proudly presented its inaugural graduates.

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Diving Emergencies: new service allows free calls over the internet

We have introduced a new service allowing DAN Europe Members to call the emergency hotline also via the Internet.

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Explore the New Alert Diver Magazine: Your Dive Safety and Adventure Guide

Introducing the all-new Alert Diver magazine, designed to make it easier and more enjoyable to explore expert content focused on divers' health and safety.

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Lucky at 40: Swiss diver wins DAN Europe contest

In the year DAN Europe celebrates four decades assisting divers, we launched a contest among all Members turning 40, just like us.

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Next Events

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Dive Safety Officer

3rd May 2024

Where >> Online

Instructors >> Guy Thomas, François Burman, and other diving safety professionals

Info & Registration >> [email protected]

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Diver Medical Technician course

March - April 2024

Where >> Online + The UK

Instructor >> Chantelle Taylor-Newman

Info & Registration >> [email protected]

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Ponza Rebreather meeting

8-12 maggio 2024 | Ponza

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Emergency

International Emergency Number
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Internet-based phone (VoIP)
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Email
[email protected]
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DAN Store

Here you find a variety of products related to diving safety and diver health. You will also find emergency oxygen equipment, AEDs and first-aid kits.

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Alert Diver Magazine

Read more about medical issues, research studies, accident prevention and incident insight

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COVID-19
and diving

Latest news, updates, and helpful resources on medical and safety issues related to COVID-19.

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Ambassadors

Meet our special crew!

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