I saw a story about a Cozumel dive boat sinking and thought of previous dive briefings when the operator says "and if the boat sinks this becomes a wreck dive" - and it didn't feel quite so funny while reading about a real boat sinking (no fatalities - some minor injuries). So I began to wonder, what are you really supposed to do if your dive boat starts to sink? I've always imagined that I'd grab my gear, don it and be ready to enter the water. But this story says the boat was under water in about 50 seconds. I don't know if I'd be close enough to my gear (maybe I'd be getting a drink of water or a cookie) or if I'd have the presence of mind to grab my gear when the dive master is telling everyone to throw their weights over the side (as in the story).
So what is the recommended plan of action? Sorry if this has been addressed elsewhere.
So what is the recommended plan of action? Sorry if this has been addressed elsewhere.