CDWS Rules and Regulations:

Since CDWS was created on the 17th of April 2007; it has established a solid plan to improve the quality of services and the service providers.

CDWS has emphasized the implementation of the training agencies standards. All diving operations must comply with the international standards for recreational scuba diving service provider registered as ISO 24803:2007/ EN 14467:2004 in order to obtain a license to operate in Egypt.

• Operating Instruction and Regulations for Dive Safari Boats

  August 18, 2010

  CDWS highly recommends adherence to the rules mentioned in the document, in complete abidance to help to sustain our sea environment, natural resources, tourist safety and protection of the Egyptian touristic destination and application of fair competition in our beloved Red Sea. FOR FULL INFORMATION DOWNLOAD THE PDF

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• New audit/inspection form

  July 25, 2010

  To submit a request to the CDWS for an audit/inspection, please note the official application form to do this has been updated. To submit a request for an audit/inspection of your operation, download, complete and submit the PDF form.

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• CDWS Policy for SOLO Diving

  May 12, 2010

  To be allowed to dive solo; a diver has to successfully pass a solo diving training course and earn such a certification from a recognized training agency. FOR FULL INFORMATION DOWNLOAD THE PDF

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• Tanks hydrostatic & visual testing centers requirements

  April 19, 2010

  Updated: 19 August 2010 To meet internationally recognised standards, the cylinder testing requirements for centres set out by the CDWS committee are detailed in this PDF document. FOR FULL INFORMATION DOWNLOAD THE PDF

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• Foreign Dive Professionals in Egypt

  February 12, 2010

  CDWS welcomes legitimate foreign dive professional in Egypt. There are two ways for you to conduct diving activities legitimately in Egypt:

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• Recreational Technical Diving Centres Requirements and Standards

  May 14, 2009

  This certification scheme specifies minimum requirements to certify the conformity of the services of technical diving service providers. Technical diving centres are legitimate MOT licensed diving centres that provide the following in addition to the regular recreational scuba services and has successfully obtained a Recreational Technical Diving Service Provider Certification (RTDSPC) from CDWS: 1. Teach technical diving courses. 2. Organize guided technical dives. 3. Blend and/or sell diving gas mixes such as: Nitrox, Trimix, Heliox and O2 for diving. Recreational Technical diving service providers must apply for a (RTDSPC) from CDWS and should comply with the technical training agency standards and the following requirements. FOR FULL INFORMATION DOWNLOAD THE PDF

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• CDWS Rules on GLOVES & KNIVES

  May 12, 2009

  The official CDWS statement with regards to wearing gloves & carrying dive knives can be downloaded here

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• CDWS RATIOS

  May 12, 2009

  For the diving activities: CDWS is implementing the World Recreational Scuba Training Council (WRSTC) standards www.wrstc.com for recreational diving. For more information please download the PDF

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• CDWS Depth Limitations

  May 11, 2009

  For full information on maximum depths for recreational activities and for different activities please download the PDF

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