The CDWS Ratio for Diving and Snorkeling Activites
26 May 2025
For the diving activities: the CDWS is implementing the World Recreational Scuba Training Council (WRSTC) standards www.wrstc.com for recreational diving. For more information please download the PDF.
Estimated Budget 2025
21 May 2025
Estimated Budget 2025
Financial Statements for Financial statements for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024
21 May 2025
Financial Statements for Financial statements for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024
The CDWS Annual Report for 2024
21 May 2025
The CDWS Annual Report for 2024
Decree no. 444 of 2011
06 March 2025
Decree no. 444 of 2011, on diving and water sports centers and safari boats and their license procedures.
Penalties Decrees
05 March 2025
Penalties Decrees, March 2025
Penalties Decrees
07 November 2024
Penalties Decrees, November 2024
Tank Hydrostatic and Visual Testing Center Requirements
15 October 2024
Manual and Protocol for Audits for Diving Centers and Safari Boats
25 September 2024
Manual and Protocol for Audits for Diving Centers and Safari Boats
Manual and Protocol of Audits for Water Sports Centres (Snorkeling Service Providers)
25 September 2024
Manual and Protocol of Audits for Water Sports Centres (Snorkeling Service Providers)
Care For Dolphins & Code of Conduct
26 August 2024
Financial Statements for Financial statements for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2023
17 May 2024
Financial Statements for Financial statements for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2023
Estimated Budget 2024
17 May 2024
Estimated Budget 2024
Financial statements for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023
17 May 2024
Financial statements for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023
The CDWS Annual Report for 2023
17 May 2024
The CDWS Annual Report for 2023
Health Declaration Form
15 May 2024
All facilities must ensure that customers sign the attached health declaration forms by DAN before doing any activity.
Nominee List Apr 2024
22 April 2024
Nominee List Apr 2024
Waiver Form Apr 2024
22 April 2024
Waiver Form Apr 2024
Diving Centers Standards
26 March 2024
Diving Centers Standards
Safari Boats Standards
26 March 2024
Safari Boats Standards
The CDWS Recognition Agreement for Training Agencies
14 March 2024
The CDWS Recognition Agreement for Training Agencies
Protocol of Audits for Water Sports Centres
24 February 2024
Protocol of Audits for Water Sports Centres (Group A) & (Group B)
Dive Log Sheet
20 February 2024
Dive Log Sheet for diving centers and safari boats
Emergency Plan
20 February 2024
Emergency plan for diving centers, safari boats and water sports centers
Incident-Accident Report
20 February 2024
Incident-Accident Report for diving, safari and snorkeling
O2 Tanks Inventory
20 February 2024
O2 Tanks Inventory for snorkeling and water sports
Regulator Inventory
20 February 2024
Regulator Inventory for Diving & Safari
Liability Release
20 February 2024
Liability Release Form for Diving, Safari and Snorkeling
Roll Call Sheet
20 February 2024
Roll Call Sheet for diving, safari and snorkeling
Tanks and O2 Inventory for Diving and Safari
20 February 2024
Tanks and O2 Inventory for Diving and Safari
Foreign Dive Professionals in Egypt
20 February 2024
Foreign Dive Professionals in Egypt
TM declaration for water sports center (snorkel service provider)
20 February 2024
TM declaration for water sports center (snorkel service provider)
TM declaration for Diving and Safari
20 February 2024
TM declaration for Diving and Safari
Technical Requirements for WS centers as per protocol
20 February 2024
Technical Requirements for WS centers as per protocol
Technical Requirements for diving centers as per protocol
20 February 2024
Technical Requirements for diving centers as per protocol
Equipment Inventory for Snorkeling
20 February 2024
Equipment Inventory for Snorkeling
Equipment Inventory Diving centers & safari boats
19 February 2024
Equipment Inventory Diving centers & safari boats
BCD Inventory diving & safari
19 February 2024
BCD Inventory for diving centers and safari boats
First Aid Box Components for Water Sports Centers
11 January 2024
First Aid Box Components for Water Sports Centers
Liability release form
03 January 2024
Liability release form for water sports activities
Suggested Equipment Inventory List
02 January 2024
Suggested Equipment Inventory List
Water Sports Incident Report
01 January 2024
Water Sports Incident Report
Technical Manager Declaration Water Sports
25 December 2023
Technical Manager Declaration Water Sports
Instructions for visiting the SS Thistlegorm wreck
15 November 2023
Preservation Guidelines when visiting the SS Thistlegorm
Green Fins Awareness Raising Presentation
30 October 2023
Green Fins Awareness Raising Presentation
Green Fins Awareness Raising Presentation
30 October 2023
Green Fins Awareness Raising Presentation
Quality assurance report for 2022
22 October 2023
Quality Assurance Report for 2022
Diving with Oceanic Whitetips
10 October 2023
Curriculum Introduction
Shark Monitoring and Species Information
10 October 2023
Shark Monitoring and Species Information (Egyptian Red Sea)
Pre-Dive Information for Guests
10 October 2023
Diving with Oceanic Whitetips, Pre-Dive Information for Guests
Safe Diving Practices & Guidelines
10 October 2023
Diving with Oceanic Whitetips
Safe Diving Practices & Guidelines
Snorkeling Technical Manager Training Agenda
05 September 2023
Snorkeling Technical Manager Training Agenda
Technical Manager Snorkeling Manual
16 August 2023
Technical Manager Snorkeling Manual
Marine Activities Designation map
16 August 2023
Marine Activities Designation in Ras Muhammed and Sharm Elsheikh
Medical and responsibility declaration
14 August 2023
Medical and responsibility declaration for TM snorkeling
ISO Snorkeling
14 August 2023
ISO for TM training snorkeling service providers
Technical Requirements for Water Sports Center
14 August 2023
Technical Requirements for a Water Sports Center for TM snorkling
Penalties list, law no. 291 of 2021
14 August 2023
Penalties list, law no. 291 of 2021
Visit Request
14 August 2023
Visit Request for TM snorkeling
Gloves and Knives policy
14 August 2023
Gloves and Knives policy
First Aid for daily boats
14 August 2023
First Aid for daily boats, TM snorkeling
Activity site list
14 August 2023
Activity site list for TM sorkeling
Amendments on law no. 31 of 2023 of the entertainment and amusement tax law
16 July 2023
Amendments on law no. 31 of 2023 of the entertainment and amusement tax law issued in the official Gazette.
Registration form for safari and daily boat crew
26 June 2023
Announcement # 42 for year 2023 - The launch of training courses for Safari Boat Crew and Daily Boat Crew
Marine Activities Designation map
19 June 2023
Marine Activities Designation in Ras Muhammed and Sharm Elsheikh
law no. 27 of 2023 issuing on the enactment of the Hotel and Tourist Establishments Act
31 May 2023
Kindly be informed of the attached letter regarding Law no. 27 of 2023 on the enactment of the Hotel and Tourist Establishments Act, this comes as a collaborative effort from the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities, the Egyptian Federation (ETF), and the chambers to overcome the obstacles that the investors are facing in the tourism sector and to create a working environment in order to facilitate licensing procedures and improve the level of business in Egypt. Thereby, enhancing Egypt's competitiveness to attract investments and keep abreast of all developments in Egypt's tourism industry.
Executive Regulations of law no. 27 of 2023 on enactment of the Hotel and Tourist Establishments Act
30 May 2023
Executive Regulations of law no. 27 of 2023 issuing on the enactment of the Hotel and Tourist Establishments Act
Decree no. 420 of 2018
10 April 2023
Ministerial decree No. 420 of 2018 amending some provisions of the common basic regulations for the Egyptian Tourism Federation, issued by Ministerial Resolution No. 630 of 2017.
Executive Regulations of law no. 8 of 2022 On the enactment of the Hotel and Tourist Establishments
23 February 2023
Executive Regulations of law no. 8 of 2022 On the enactment of the Hotel and Tourist Establishments Act
Insurance policy for diving and snorkeling professionals
31 January 2023
As per the recent decision taken by the CDWS’ board members, it has been decided that getting insurance for diving and snorkeling accidents is a new requirement for requesting or renewing the CDWS ID card of the diving and snorkeling professionals. The insurance policy should go in accordance with the following requirements:
1- The insurance policy must be by one of the insurance companies that are approved by the Egyptian General Financial Control Authority.
2- The policy coverage must fulfill all the conditions stated by the CDWS.
3- The minimum insurance coverage must comply with the stated amounts by the CDWS.
4- The insurance policy document should be submitted in Arabic or English only, and therefore any document issued in another language must be translated into Arabic or English by an accredited translation office.
Balance Sheet 2022-2023
06 December 2022
Balance Sheet 2022-2023
Estimated Budget 2022-2023
06 December 2022
Estimated Budget 2022-2023
Guest List
20 October 2022
Guest List
Offline Notification Template
20 October 2022
Offline Notification Template
Fish Table by Mr. Andrey Ryanskiy
22 June 2022
Red Sea fish ID table: The most shallow-water species by Mr. Andrey Ryanskiy
The CDWS Professional ID card agreement
12 June 2022
The rules and regulations of the CDWS when submitting for the CDWS card through the online portal, this agreement must be read and acknowledged by the applicant in order to submit the card application.
Law no. 8 of 2022
10 April 2022
Issuing law no. 8 of 2022, On the enactment of the Hotel and Tourist Establishments Act.
First aid evaluation sheet for water sports centers
06 March 2022
First aid evaluation sheet for water sports centers -for all activities except Snorkeling-, and for non-professionals working in Diving and Water Sports centers and Safari Boats.
Balance Sheet 2020-2021
15 December 2021
Balance Sheet 2020-2021
Estimated Budget 2021-2022
01 December 2021
Estimated Budget 2021-2022
Introduction to the CDWS
10 November 2021
This document includes:
- Establishing the CDWS.
- The General Assembly of the Chamber of Diving and Water Sports and its members.
- The most important roles and responsibilities that the CDWS aims to achieve.
List of biodegradable suppliers
09 August 2021
List of suppliers offering biodegradable and reusable alternatives to single-use plastics available in Egypt
Single-use plastic ban guidelines for diving and water sports centers
08 August 2021
Single-use plastic
ban guidelines for diving and water sports centers
Single-use plastic ban guidelines for boats
07 August 2021
Single-use plastic ban guidelines for boats
Track your plastic footprint by the Earth Day Network
06 August 2021
A quick exercise to do with your crew: Track your plastic footprint by the Earth Day Network
Tourism plastic reduction factsheet and guide by the Sustainable Hotel Alliance
04 August 2021
Tourism plastic reduction factsheet and guide by the Sustainable Hotel Alliance
Plastic Reduction in the Tourism Sector Chart by the World Travel and Tourism Council
03 August 2021
Plastic
Reduction in the Tourism Sector Chart by the World Travel and Tourism Council
Report Environmental Violations
28 June 2021
As part of the CDWS collaboration with Eco Egypt Experiences' marine conservation campaign, we made available the attached posters with a QR code to report environmental violations.
Marine Life Photography Guidelines
31 January 2021
Marine Life Photography Guidelines
Adopt a Reef Guideline
31 January 2021
The CDWS Annual Report for 2020
31 December 2020
The CDWS Annual Report for 2020
Battery poster
09 December 2020
Battery poster, Arabic - English
Guidelines to the code of conduct - Combined
09 December 2020
Guidelines to the code of conduct - Combined, Arabic - English
Green Fins guidelines to the code of conduct - Diver
09 December 2020
Green Fins guidelines to the code of conduct - Diver, Arabic -English
Green Fins guidelines to the code of conduct - Dive operator and staff
09 December 2020
Green Fins guidelines to the code of conduct - Dive operator and staff, Arabic - English
Code of conduct
09 December 2020
Code of conduct, Arabic - English
Environmental briefing guidelines
09 December 2020
Environmental briefing guidelines, Arabic - English
Why we don't feed fish infographic
09 December 2020
Why we don't feed fish infographic, Arabic - English
Icons
09 December 2020
Icons, Arabic - English
Ecological significance of icons explained
09 December 2020
Ecological significance of icons explained, Arabic - English
Marine souvenir poster
09 December 2020
Marine souvenir poster, Arabic - English
Do not feed the fish poster
09 December 2020
Do not feed the fish poster, Arabic - English
No gloves
09 December 2020
No gloves, Arabic - English
No litter/ marine debris poster
09 December 2020
No litter/ marine debris poster, Arabic - Englsih
Non-toxic cleaning (clean & green) recipe
09 December 2020
Non-toxic cleaning (clean & green) recipe, Arabic - English
No Plastic
09 December 2020
No Plastic, Arabic - English
Sunscreen Infographic
09 December 2020
Sunscreen Infographic, Arabic - English
No touch
09 December 2020
No touch, Arabic - English
Reef Safe Sunscreen
09 December 2020
Reef Safe Sunscreen, Arabic - English
Marine toilet sign
09 December 2020
Marine toilet sign, Arabic - English
Trash breakdown
09 December 2020
Trash breakdown, Arabic - English
Used oil poster
09 December 2020
Used oil poster, Arabic - English
Underwater photography guidelines
09 December 2020
Underwater photography guidelines, Arabic - English
Balance Sheet 2019-2020
01 December 2020
Balance Sheet 2019-2020
Estimated Budget 2020-2021
01 December 2020
Estimated Budget 2020-2021
Environmental Briefing Guidelines
20 October 2020
Environmental
briefing guidelines for diving, snorkelling, and boat activities.
Part 1: Introduction to the natural resources of the Red Sea
18 October 2020
Part 1: Introduction to the natural resources of the Red Sea
Part 2: Ecosystems in the Red Sea
18 October 2020
Part 2: Ecosystems in the Red Sea
Part 3: Marine Debris
18 October 2020
Part 3: Marine Debris
Part 4: Fishing and Disturbing Marine Life at Diving Sites
18 October 2020
Part 4: Fishing and distributing marine life at the diving sites
Part 5: Fixed boat mooring systems
18 October 2020
Part 5: Fixed boat mooring systems
Part 6: Environmental guidelines laws and legislations
18 October 2020
Part 6: Environmental guidelines laws and legislations
Part 7: Art of hospitality and reporting irregularities
18 October 2020
Part 7: Art of hospitality and reporting irregularities
Beach and dive clean-up guidelines
18 October 2020
The Chamber of Diving and Water Sports encourages helping to protect our coastal and marine environment by organizing beach and dive clean-ups. You can also help by filling out the Ocean Trash Collection Form. We recommend you apply the best practice guidelines during all clean-ups. The environmental department at the CDWS will help with the organization of larger clean-ups. You can share your pictures & data directly to
[email protected], we promote your efforts.
Single-use plastic guidelines for diving centers
18 October 2020
Simple and easy tips on how to remove single-use plastic from your center available in English and Arabic.
Single-use plastic ban guidelines for boats
18 October 2020
These guidelines explain which single-use plastic or styrofoam items should be banned from boats & replaced with the suggested alternatives, the guidelines are available in English and Arabic.
Environmental Awareness Course Material (Single-use plastic)
02 October 2020
Environmental Awareness Course Material (Single-use plastic)
Environmental Awareness Course Material
01 October 2020
Environmental Awareness Course Material (Diving, Snorkeling and Daily)
Technical Manager Training Agenda
27 August 2020
Technical Manager Training Agenda for the 5 days of the training.
Training Index
27 August 2020
Technical Manager Training Index, Modules and General Information.
Module 1: General Information and Technical manager duties
27 August 2020
Technical manager Training, Module 1: General Information and Technical manager
duties
Module 2: ISO and Local Rules
27 August 2020
Technical Manager Training, Module 2: ISO and Local Rules
Module 3: Hospitality and Professionalism
27 August 2020
Technical Manager Training, Module 3: Hospitality and Professionalism
Module 4: Environmental Protection, Conservation and Related Laws
27 August 2020
Technical Manager Training, Module 4: Environmental Protection, Conservation and Related Laws
Module 5: Necessary Paper Work
27 August 2020
Technical Manager Training, Module 5: Necessary Paper Work
Module 6: Safety and Emergency Planning
27 August 2020
Technical Manager Training, Module 6: Safety and Emergency Planning
Module 8: ISO Audit and Certification Producers
27 August 2020
Technical Manager Training, Module 8: ISO Audit and Certification Producers
Module 9: Incident/Accident Management and Report
27 August 2020
Technical Management Training, Module 9: Incident/Accident Management and Report
Attachment: Audit Report
27 August 2020
Technical Manager Training, Attachment: Audit Report
Attachment: Audit Protocol
27 August 2020
Technical Manager Training, Attachment: Audit Protocol
Attachment: Snorkeling Excursions
27 August 2020
Technical Manager Training, Attachment: Snorkeling Excursions
Attachment: Intro Dive
27 August 2020
Technical Manager Training, Attachment: Intro Dive
Attachment: Dive Centers
27 August 2020
Technical Manager Training, Attachment: Dive Centers
Quality Assurance Report 2022
26 August 2020
Quality Assurance Report 2022
Decree Number 630 of 2017
28 April 2020
Decree Number 630 of 2017 regarding the fundamental common regulations
The CDWS Internal Bylaw
26 April 2020
The document was last amended on the 18th of December 2016 as per the CDWS board member’s decree which was approved by the CDWS general assembly on the 19th of December 2016.
The CDWS Establishment Resolutions
26 April 2020
The CDWS Establishment Resolutions
The CDWS Annual Report for 2019
17 December 2019
The CDWS annual report for 2019.
Estimated Budget 2019-2020
11 December 2019
Estimated Budget 2019-2020
Balance sheet 2018-2019
11 December 2019
Exception Letter Request
02 October 2019
Exception Letter Endorsement
02 October 2019
Exception Letter Endorsement
Evaluation form for the Professional and First Aid courses for diving and snorkelling professionals
01 October 2019
Evaluation form for the Professional and First Aid courses for diving and snorkelling professionals
ISO 24803_DiveCentres_2017-03
07 March 2019
ISO 24803_DiveCentres_2017-03
ISO 13289 - Water sports centers offering snorkeling activities
06 March 2019
ISO 13289 - Water sports centers offering snorkeling activities
ISO 11121_IntroDive_2017-03
05 March 2019
ISO 11121_IntroDive_2017-03
Conditions of Adding "Kite surfing" to Safari Boat
24 January 2019
Conditions of adding Kite surfing as an activity to CDWS members' safari boat.
Technical diving hosted by recreational diving operation
23 January 2019
The rules and regulations in case of occasional technical diving activities done by clients, tec clubs or schools and hosted by a recreational diving operation (safari boat/dive center)
Recreational technical diving requirements for diving centers and safari boats
22 January 2019
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
Filling Stations Standard
21 January 2019
The CDWS depth limitations
19 January 2019
For full information on maximum depths for recreational activities and for different activities please download the PDF.....
The CDWS statement on the Use of Muck Stick
16 January 2019
The CDWS strongly forbids scuba divers and photographers to use these sticks in an attempt to promote an eco-friendly marine environment in the Red Sea. The penalty list for environmental violations will apply. FOR FULL INFORMATION DOWNLOAD THE PDF
The CDWS Policy for Solo Diving
15 January 2019
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
Audit Request
11 January 2019
Water Sports Requirements (Group A)
06 January 2019
Water Sports Requirements (Group A)
Water Sports Requirements (Group B)
05 January 2019
Water Sports Requirements (Group B)
Example of a Medical and Responsibility Declaration Snorkel
04 January 2019
Example of a Medical and Responsibility Declaration Snorkel
Example of an Information Sheet for Snorkel Medical Screening
03 January 2019
Example of an Information Sheet for Snorkel Medical Screening
First Aid for Safari Boats
02 January 2019
First Aid for Safari Boats
First Aid for daily boats
01 January 2019
First Aid for daily boats
The CDWS Financial Bylaw
21 December 2018
The document was last amended and approved by the CDWS general assembly on the 21st of December 2018
The CDWS Annual Report for 2015
31 December 2015
The CDWS annual report for 2015
The CDWS Annual Report for 2010
31 December 2010
The CDWS annual report for 2010