Safety tips

Cirkewwa tragedy – questions to be answered

Cirkewwa tragedy – questions to be answered

The tragic death of a 45 year old diver at the Cirkewwa Marine Park on Tuesday 26 March 2024, which could have been worse had another 17 divers not been rescued or assisted in the rough seas at Cirkewwa has triggered plenty of discussions. Whilst initially some (including us) would have thought things just went Read More

Divemap.io includes Maltese diving sites on its online app

Divemap.io includes Maltese diving sites on its online app

Another tool to help you discover Malta and Gozo’s diving sites. Divinginfo.mt recently met up virtually with the Polish creator of this app and held an interesting discussion about this project, which like us is a volunteer-led project started off with the love for diving, rather than commercial interests. Divemap.io is an interesting platform that Read More

Divers ahead! Keep an eye out for these signs this summer

Divers ahead! Keep an eye out for these signs this summer

The image below shows a variety of signs that indicate that divers (SCUBA or Freedivers) may be in the water nearby. These are superimposed on a map from www.maltadives.com showing some of the popular diving sites and wrecks around the Maltese Islands. However, there are many other diving sites and wrecks around the Maltese islands Read More

Diving Medical Form

Diving Medical Form

This medical form can be of guidance for you to understand if you are able to, or if you need to see a physician prior to undertaking scuba diving activities. Also, in the Maltese Islands a similar form needs to be completed when renting equipment or undertaking diving courses with a diving centre or club.

Basic Scuba Diving Safety Procedures – Top 5 + 1

Basic Scuba Diving Safety Procedures – Top 5 + 1

Scuba diving in Maltese waters can be an exciting and rewarding experience, but it also comes with its own set of risks. Therefore, it is essential to follow basic safety procedures to ensure a safe and enjoyable diving experience. In this article, we will identify the top five safety skills one should apply while scuba Read More

Oxygen / Nitrox MOD Table

Oxygen / Nitrox MOD Table

Have you ever had an unusual mix in your tanks after filling up? Here’s a cheat sheet to find your Nitrox Maximum Operating Depth. P.S. This table is not meant to serve as guidance and you should obtain all relevant training through reputable training agencies prior to pursuing any diving activities.

What to watch out for (apart from other Humans) when Diving or by the Maltese Islands’ seaside

What to watch out for (apart from other Humans) when Diving or by the Maltese Islands’ seaside

From Maltatoday There are over 300 fish species and endless varieties of other marine species inhabiting the Central Mediterranean region, and nature enabled those organisms to develop mechanisms that aid in their survival and evolution, to catch food and defend themselves against predators. Dr David James Sammut, author of a two-part article ‘Dangerous creatures of Read More