Scuba Terms & Conditions
For all SCUBA diving activities, please be advised of and consider the following factors:
1. The risks to health and safety from a build-up and release of nitrogen in the blood and bodily tissues because of multiple dives in any 24-hour period; or because of a series of dives over a number of days with inadequate surface intervals to allow the nitrogen to off-gas.
2. The risk to health and safety from nitrogen narcosis at depth and the need to move to shallower water if this occurs.
3. The danger of maximum bottom time non-decompression diving.
4. The risks of decompression diving.
5. The need for safety stops.
6. The risks associated with flying or altitude exposure after diving: The longer the period between diving and subsequent flying, the less likely it is that decompression illness will occur. After a single dive, you are advised to wait a minimum of 12 hours before flying in pressurized aircraft. Where divers have had multiple dives for several consecutive days or have made dives that require decompression stops, the minimum time before flying after diving should be extended to 24 hours.
7. The effects of dehydration after diving.
8. The risks associated with exertion after diving.
9. The risks associated with diving while ill.
10. You should remain aware of both your own and your buddy’s limitations and take these into account when diving.
12. Any concerns about the planned diving activities, should be discussed with the Dive Instructor/Dive Master or Supervisor prior to undertaking any SCUBA diving.
13. You should abstain from drinking alcohol prior to diving
14. You should manage the risks of sun exposure and hypothermia, through the use of clothing, sunscreen, wet suits and covering up from the wind on leaving the water.
16. All vessels are equipped with a first aid kit and oxygen.
Some medical conditions may preclude a person from SCUBA diving, such as, but not limited to: asthma, diabetes, heart conditions or certain prescription medications. Please note that any medicals required should be completed well before your departure to Papua New Guinea. If you’re in any doubt, please contact us in advance.
All certified Divers MUST provide proof of certification with a recognised SCUBA diving training organisation such as PADI, SSI, RAID, etc.
Upon arriving at our vessel, and before commencing any dive activities, all passengers must complete our liability forms. All information provided must be strictly accurate. If during the tour it becomes apparent that a form has been incorrectly completed, either by omission or false statement, we reserve the right to prevent any customer from undertaking any scuba diving or snorkelling activities while on board our vessels. Any decision made in this regard will be at the absolute discretion of the Dive Instructor/Divemaster aboard the vessel.
By booking I acknowledge that I have read the a-foregoing paragraphs, fully understand the potential dangers incidental to engaging in scuba diving activities, am fully aware of the legal consequences of this instrument, and that I understand and agree that this document is legally binding and will preclude me from recovering monetary damages from Melanesian Tourist Services, Niugini Dive Adventures and/or associated individuals, whether specifically named or not, for personal injury, property damage or wrongful death caused by negligence or product liability.