What’s up SB….
Quick question here. Does anyone have a clear-cut answer to what my “duty of care” requirements would be, when taking friends out to dive on my personal vessel? No money is being exchanged, just friends diving together. But I initiate the trip, bring the boat to the ramp, launch the boat — all by myself — and my buddies jump on prior to leaving the dock.
Am I legally required to carry O2? (Full disclaimer: I already carry two completely separate emergency O2 kits for redundancy in emergencies, even if I am not diving or taking divers out.)
Am I legally required to administer first aid in the event of a minor injury? What if my friend refused?
These questions are purely hypothetical FWIW, but as I make new friends and take them out, I would like to know what my legal requirements are.
Lastly, just because I don’t want to start a new thread and clog up the boards: how about a guided shore dive? Where I *am* paid to take a group on a shore-based dive? Emergency O2 on the shore (preferably @ both entry point & exit point) is a no-brainer….but what about first aid?
Quick question here. Does anyone have a clear-cut answer to what my “duty of care” requirements would be, when taking friends out to dive on my personal vessel? No money is being exchanged, just friends diving together. But I initiate the trip, bring the boat to the ramp, launch the boat — all by myself — and my buddies jump on prior to leaving the dock.
Am I legally required to carry O2? (Full disclaimer: I already carry two completely separate emergency O2 kits for redundancy in emergencies, even if I am not diving or taking divers out.)
Am I legally required to administer first aid in the event of a minor injury? What if my friend refused?
These questions are purely hypothetical FWIW, but as I make new friends and take them out, I would like to know what my legal requirements are.
Lastly, just because I don’t want to start a new thread and clog up the boards: how about a guided shore dive? Where I *am* paid to take a group on a shore-based dive? Emergency O2 on the shore (preferably @ both entry point & exit point) is a no-brainer….but what about first aid?