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She had integrated weights, we could figure out the system to release them. So many BC’s use different systems. Also her BC inflator hose was not connected. It was obvious she was passed when she hit the reef. There was no disturbance at all, it was like she just slowly settled down where she...

As the person who found her, I can tell you this. We could not locate her weight release, she had integrated weights. Did not consider taking her gear off. One of the worst things now about using integrated weights, every BC has a different system and we were not familiar with this one. It was...

As the person who found her on the reef, we checked her air and she had over 1200 psi. But her BC was not connected. She was on her knees on the top of the reef, so disturbance around her at all. It looked like she just settled down and stayed there. I later read she had a heart attack, and if...

Just wondering if anyone has heard if there were any incidents on live aboard boats, or diving resorts as a result of the Tonga Volcano? Karen

There was something in this thread a few days back about galley smoke alarms are not allowed; hence the heat detection alarm instead.

I had shared this on the Conception fire board; but it is better placed here. A lot of excellent information. Safety Concerns with Li-ion Batteries – Battery University

The tanks were on the back of the boat, and that was the last area to burn, and it did not burn as much. Then the boat sank.

That is why I no longer buy from an unknown third party; I go directly to the website for the device, they cost more, but they are covered under warranty, and should be the real deal. Sony batteries from Sony, Nikon batteries from Nikon, etc. You can buy them from a third party you trust, and...

We, as humans do not like things we cannot control; to think that the cause of this could just be a faulty piece of gear and not a mistake made by a human, (which of course we would never make) makes us feel safer. And, to Cerich point, how many lithium batteries do we use daily? For a dive...

An extensive report, but worth reading if you do not know how a battery could have caused this. There are hundreds of reports on airplanes; the TSA keeps track, but more importantly, all it takes is damaged battery which can be nothing more than dropping it. Also, knock offs are difficult to...

Nothing more beautiful than watching these gracious creatures swim effortlessly. Taken on Cozumel

If you read some of the reports, the first 4 bodies they found, on Monday, floated up from the boat when it sank, so I do not think anyone jumped off the boat except the 5 crew. It sounds like everyone perished on the boat. I am anxious to read a complete summary of events, on this thread they...

There would have been diving in the morning, and motoring back to Santa Barbara to arrive early evening, at least that is how the 2 day weekend trips went. This was a 3 day trip because of Labor Day.

Thank you for sharing this link.

Yes, there are many of us who suspect that. Imagine a table in the dining room loaded with charging dive computers, camera batteries, phones, tablets, etc. All rechargeable lith, there is a reason planes ask that question. They can explode, and IMHO it would only take one exploding to catch all...

There are no cabins. They are bunks with curtains. No door at the top of stairs, goes directly into dining area.

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If you have never been on a Truth boat, or used their service, you really are not in a position to judge them. I have also paid 200 for 2 tanks, but I have also paid much less than that, and the cost does not reflect the quality of the operation. Some of my most expensive dive experiences were...

You have no idea what you are talking about. This operation runs weekend dive boats, never far from land, to get you to dive sites that can only be gotten to by boat. 2 nights, 2 days of diving. The price I paid, $550 for 2 nights and 2 days isn’t exactly cheap. Truth Aquatics has been around...

The boat was in compliance, well maintained and did have any recent findings. I just want to point out, these charters are usually weekend trips, this was a three day because of Labor Day. They anchor off the various islands at fabulous dive sites, and their record has been impeccable. I have...