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How Do Dive Centers/ Shops Operators Manage/Deal With Covid-19?

September 13, 2021 - Blue Marlin Dive

Protocols & Procedures (Adapted From World's Best Dive Centers)

Accomodation

There will be a limited number of housekeeping staff per room. Teams will be dedicated to one specific room.
After check out, the rooms will be steamed clean, disinfected
On your arrival, all luggage will be disinfected before entering the resort/dive shop.
Highly used areas will be disinfected frequently with Dettol, especially public areas such as toilets and the reception.

Bars and Restaurants

The organisation of the tables and chairs will respect social distancing rules.
Our waiters will be properly equipped with Personal Protective Equipment.
Our kitchen will be disinfected during the day, and steam cleaned and disinfected at the end of each day.
Throughout the day, tables, chairs and food menus will be disinfected after each guest.
Highly used areas will be disinfected frequently with Dettol, especially public areas such as toilets and bar.
A laminated menu will be provided so that it can be disinfected after each guest.
Payment by credit card is highly encouraged.
Cutlery will be provided separately by your waiter to reduce contact.
Table service will be put in place to limit the amount of people at the bar.

Dive Shops

The number of people entering the reception/ shop will be limited to adhere to social distancing rules. Each guest will be given a dedicated set of equipment for the length of their stay. At the end of the day, the equipment will be thoroughly rinsed and disinfected.
Guests and staff who have any symptoms of COVID-19 will not be permitted to dive.
On the boat, a bottle of soap will be available to use as defog. Spitting in masks will not be allowed. We will use the eco-friendly soap to protect the environment.
Guests will have to bring their own water bottle on the boat.
A Divemaster/Instructor will be allocated to a group for the length of their stay. Groups will be kept small and private.
During courses, PADI recommendations regarding skills demonstrations will be followed.
The number of guests on the boat will be reduced to maintain social distancing rules. Not to worry as we have multiple boats!
Guest will have to shower before entering the pool.

Other Articles References Links @

https://www.adc-int.org/files/ADCI%20COVID-19%20Guidance%20for%20Surface%20Diving%20Operations%20(rev%202)_.pdf

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7755459/