I had this on a dive boat in the Mediterranean in summer. It was a small boat, and a woman who was more of a vacation diver wasn't trained properly. She was never trained how to assemble her gear when she was certified in some tropical location (yes, standards violation). All of her dives since then were of the concierge service types.
I would have been willing to help her, but the instructor on board took care of it. Honestly people, it is in all of our best interests if we help others have fun and keep diving. I'd also encourage the person to seek additional training and find out what the standards are, as unfortunately, standards violations/shortcuts are not uncommon.
In addition, I always travel with the card with my highest credentials, as it often gives me a bit more leeway (first one off the boat, last one on). With my camera setup, no DM is going to buddy me up with a beginner. That I will not do. But above the surface, I'll do what I can.
I would have been willing to help her, but the instructor on board took care of it. Honestly people, it is in all of our best interests if we help others have fun and keep diving. I'd also encourage the person to seek additional training and find out what the standards are, as unfortunately, standards violations/shortcuts are not uncommon.
In addition, I always travel with the card with my highest credentials, as it often gives me a bit more leeway (first one off the boat, last one on). With my camera setup, no DM is going to buddy me up with a beginner. That I will not do. But above the surface, I'll do what I can.