Milan, 24 May (LaPresse) – The Maldivian government has announced its intention to introduce a technical diving law known as “Tech-Wreck” to regulate technical diving activities in the Maldives, following the recent tragedy in an underwater cave in which five Italian divers lost their lives. This was reported by the chief spokesperson for the Office of the President, Mohamed Hussain Shareef, according to the Maldivian website MV+. According to Shareef, the new legislation would create a regulatory framework to allow technical diving operations currently prohibited in the Maldives, including the exploration of caves beyond the current regulatory limit of 30 metres. Technical diving, or ‘Tech-Wreck’ diving, refers to advanced forms of diving that go beyond standard recreational limits. It can include deep diving, cave diving and wreck penetration using specialised breathing apparatus, gas mixtures and decompression procedures. Such dives generally require extensive training, certifications and experience due to the increased risks involved. Shareef stated that, once the law comes into force, permits will be issued to researchers and certified technical divers. The spokesperson added that the activity involves researchers and ‘Tech-Wreck’ divers who use specialised equipment and carry out operations requiring advanced skills and experience, and explained that the government intends to regulate the sector according to strict guidelines. He also stated that rules need to be established to govern such activities and expressed the hope that legislation could be introduced shortly.
Maldives: Government considers technical diving law following deaths of Italian divers
Milan, 24 May (LaPresse) – The Maldivian government has announced its intention to introduce a technical diving law known as “Tech-Wreck” to regulate technical diving activities in the Maldives, following the recent tragedy in an underwater cave in which five Italian divers lost their lives. This was reported by the chief spokesperson for the Office of the President, Mohamed Hussain Shareef, according to the Maldivian website MV+. According to Shareef, the new legislation would create a regulatory framework to allow technical diving operations currently prohibited in the Maldives, including the exploration of caves beyond the current regulatory limit of 30 metres. Technical diving, or ‘Tech-Wreck’ diving, refers to advanced forms of diving that go beyond standard recreational limits. It can include deep diving, cave diving and wreck penetration using specialised breathing apparatus, gas mixtures and decompression procedures. Such dives generally require extensive training, certifications and experience due to the increased risks involved. Shareef stated that, once the law comes into force, permits will be issued to researchers and certified technical divers. The spokesperson added that the activity involves researchers and ‘Tech-Wreck’ divers who use specialised equipment and carry out operations requiring advanced skills and experience, and explained that the government intends to regulate the sector according to strict guidelines. He also stated that rules need to be established to govern such activities and expressed the hope that legislation could be introduced shortly.
