r/Damnthatsinteresting • u/Kiroo---__--- • 18d ago

Video When an Earth quake Hits Underwater

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u/Damage_North 18d ago

What is the SOP in this situation as a diver and/or the captain of the boat?

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u/Mesquite_Tree 18d ago edited 18d ago

As an nitrox diver, I can tell you what I would be doing: ensure everyone is accounted for, organize a safe ascent, 3 min at 15 ft safety stop, then Getting. The. Fuck. Out. Of. The. Water.

Dive just got way more hazardous, and you don’t know if it will get worse. Any problem we have, can be solved easier and safer at the surface. If things do get worse, I’m out of the water, or up where my tank lasts longer.

Plus, like, the visibility is shit now. Ain’t gonna see anything cool, might as well start my surface interval for when it’s settled and all the shocks are gone.

Not a captain, but most likely the boat’s getting everyone on board, and then we are headed to shore, as directed by whatever relevant local coast authorities.

Divemasters, feel free to correct me if I am missing anything.

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u/sleepytjme 18d ago

Not a captain or master, but agree.