Tag: Liveaboard
The delightful Daymaniyats
The Sultanate of Oman lags behind near-neighbours Egypt and Jordan when it comes to being embedded in the sub-conscious of the diving fraternity, but...
Underwater Photography: Open All Hours
Just before the seasonal break, I was lucky enough to visit Egypt for two weeks conducting escorted trips, one week on a liveaboard (on...
How to correctly transport a scuba tank
Since 11 September, tighter flying regulations exist. Still, terrorist attacks occur, like the Russian airplane crash above northern Sinai a few years ago. Smuggling...
9 CAPTIVATING photos that will make you LOVE monochrome
As underwater photographers, our goal is to capture the vibrant colours beneath the sea. But on some dives or with certain subjects, you cannot...
Aggressor River Cruises – Nile Queen
Dating back to 2500 BC, the history of Egypt and its preserved antiquities is the adventure of a lifetime. We slowly cruised down the...
Sudden hearing loss causes scare for diver
November 2015, Italy. Gabriel**, an experienced Spanish diving instructor in his 40s, travelled to Italy with his friends by car. He is enjoying his...
Can you dive with epilepsy?
Divers who have epilepsy should consider all the factors of their condition before going underwater, as a seizure while diving can have serious implications...
The TRAGIC History of the M2 Submarine
Texts and photographs by Stuart Philpott
I watched diesel fuel blob up onto the mirror-calm surface. The boat skipper said this was a good indication...
DAN Europe: Assessing Basic Vital Signs
Assessing vital signs (‘vitals’) is a key component of good first aid. It consists of taking a series of simple measurements that provide data...
Hamada the best kept SECRET in Egypt
Port Ghalib and Marsa Alam used to be considered the ‘Deep South’ in Egypt, but now visiting divers have the opportunity to venture even...
