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SS Thorfinn Celebrates 30 Years in Micronesia

(Dive Travel Business News - May 18, 2012) -- MICRONESIA -- To help celebrate the 30th anniversary of the SS THORFINN's Micronesian operations in Truk Lagoon, the vessel has announced a limited-time program. When booking a group for travel on the THORFINN, the vessel is offering a special COMP program on spot free for every three paying travelers.

The vessel's free spot plan involves 3 payees earning one free for any of the current 3 dive plans, 6 payees earning 2 free, 9 payees earning 3 free, and 12 payees earning an additional 4 free, holding there for up to 18 payees at maximum capacity of 22 persons.

This offer is available for a limited time with new bookings made prior to June 30, 2011, after which its merits may be considered for possible extensions. read more »

Gaps in the Diving Industry's Approach to Snorkeling Activities

(Dive Travel Business News - December 20, 2011) -- The Snorkeling Trap, an informative article from Marine Marketing and Consulting, outlines potential risks in running snorkeling activities. The article is available for free at the Marine Marketing & Consulting website. The Snorkeling Trap is based upon a snorkeling fatality case that recently went to trial. This unexpected accident, and the litigation that surrounded it, reveals possible gaps in how the diving industry approaches snorkeling excursions. The article provides valuable insight for industry professionals who run snorkeling outings. read more »

SSI Showcases Swim-Snorkel-Scuba Business Model at DEMA Show 2011

(Dive Travel Business News - December 1, 2011) -- Scuba Schools International (SSI), the premier education and business support company came to DEMA to reinforce and build on its new business model for the recreational sport diving industry – Swim, Snorkel, Scuba. SSI advises the industry on some of its strategies for success here:

Swim, Snorkel, Scuba Model – The idea of a swim, snorkel, scuba model is keeping customers involved for life. Start them out young in swim, brand them to your business and the love of water, graduate them to Snorkel or Scuba Rangers, then to Freediving or Open Water Diver, Specialties and Xtended Range diving. Check into the new standards and exciting changes that Mike Ange has brought to SSI TXR and how this well-rounded range of products can extend the time customers stay in diving. read more »

Limited Edition USS Monitor Poster Now Available

(Dive Travel Business News - January 12, 2012) -- Wreck divers, shipwreck enthusiasts and marine history buffs will appreciate a Civil War shipwreck poster now available through Tech Diving Limited. From the estate of the late photographer and explorer Rod Farb, the limited edition USS Monitor poster was taken during the Farb Monitor Expeditions in the 1990's. The photograph was chosen by National Geographic as the image that best illustrated the USS Monitor during that time. The full color poster is printed on 10 point stock and measures 24x36 inches and is available for US$20. read more »

Dancer & Aggressor Fleets offer Free SSI Advanced Adventurer

(Dive Travel Business News - May 11, 2011) -- The Dancer Fleet, and sister operation Aggressor Fleet, in partnership with Scuba Schools International now offer the SSI Advanced Adventurer Certification free of charge to all guests traveling on these fleet cruises. According to Wayne Hasson, President of the Aggressor and Dancer Fleets “The Advanced Adventurer certification fits right in with the LiveAboard Lifestyle we offer. Our guests are already doing these dives each week and this new program creates a way to document those dives and offer credit for those dive experiences.” read more »

New Sinking Date for USS Kittiwake off Grand Cayman

Artificial Reef to be created Dec 11, 2010

(Dive Travel Business News - November 17, 2010) -- The Cayman Islands will soon have a new artificial reef with the sinking of an old American warship with the upcoming sinking of the USS Kittiwake.

The vessel will find its finally resting place on Saturday December 11, 2010 in the waters off Seven Mile Beach on Grand Cayman so that there is just 15 feet of water above it. The location will make it accessible to novice divers and snorkelers and create a safe marine habitat for surrounding reef life.

The vessel has already been prepared for safe underwater access by divers and snorkelers, and has been thoroughly scrubbed with all toxic materials removed. The vessel will be towed a distance of approximately 1400 nautical miles along the eastern seaboard of the US from Norfolk Virginia, by Key West Florida, and then along normal shipping lanes around the western coast of Cuba to the port of Georgetown on the west side of Grand Cayman. The tow is expected to take 7-9 days at an average towing speed of 8 knots, weather permitting. read more »

Underwater Explorer and Cinematographer Wes SKiles Passes

Dive Explorer Wes Skiles Passes Doing What He Loved

(Dive Travel Business News - July 22, 2010) -- DEMA News Release -- The diving industry today is mourning the loss of photographer and explorer Wes Skiles. Wes passed away suddenly on July 21, 2010.

Diverwire.com reports that The Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office confirmed that a 52-year-old High Springs man was pronounced dead after he was found motionless at the bottom of a reef Wednesday afternoon. The agency could not immediately provide the name of the man, citing confirmation that the man's family had been contacted.

The man had been diving with three others about three miles off the Boynton Beach Inlet, said Sheriff's Office spokeswoman Teri Barbera. The diver had been filming locally for National Geographic, she said.

The man apparently alerted the other divers that he was ascending because he was out of film, Barbera said. The others continued in the water but later decided to ascend. read more »

Sinking of USS Kittiwake postponed in Cayman

USS Kittiwake Sinking Postponed in Grand Cayman

(Dive Travel Business News - July 21, 2010) -- The Cayman Islands Tourism Association (CITA) regrets to inform the public of an urgent situation that has arisen which will cause the USS Kittiwake sinking events scheduled to take place between July 24^th - 27th, 2010, to be postponed.

The CITA has done everything in their power to execute the necessary preparations to have the ship towed, but unfortunately, due to circumstances out of their control, the ship is unable to be towed from the US to Grand Cayman by the necessary date. This delay means that the Official Sinking dates will be moved further out. Based on all of the factors involved, the sinking will take place post hurricane season. The exact dates will be announced as soon as possible.

The CITA is taking comprehensive measures to mitigate the effects of this inconvenience on media, visiting journalists, visitors, guests and ex-crew members who all planned to attend and witness the sinking of the ex-USS Kittiwake in the Cayman Islands. read more »