bvbellomo
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Hi @bvbellomo
I did 2 weeks Red Sea LOB in 2016, a different operator. I had vaguely heard of the 50 dive minimum. My operator checked C cards, but did not check my log book. They may have asked about number of dives, I was far over the minimum.
If I were you, I would try to make the 50 dive requirement, even if that means some quarry dives. It would be a shame if your diving was at all limited because of this. Personally, I would just take a paper log as a record. Very few get their logs signed off, it is not necessary.
I don't know how much time you have in Port Ghalib/Marsa Alam before you depart on your LOB. I arrived a day early and did a nice 3 tanker with Emperor Divers. They also offer RIB local diving and have a house reef. They are located at the Marina Lodge, across the marina from the main area. I don't see any reason these dives would not count, a nice warm up for your LOB. Of course, I don't know if Emperor Divers is, or will be, operating normally.
Good luck
I am not asking if I can cheat the minimum, I will have 50 before Brothers. But if I plan 4 dives in Marsa Alam and the check dive, I could board the plane with only 45 dives, which cuts my quarry diving in half.