Equipment & Safety

Boats

Our crew and fleet have been tested and meet the safety standards of the Kenya Ports Authority.

Our custom dive boats are fitted with sun canopies and easy entry and exit points. They are equipped with depth sounders, radios, navigational devices and safety equipment.

Clean Air

Our Bauer compressors are maintained by Bauer staff.

To ensure the cleanest possible breathing air, purity tests are carried out using our Factair F2235 computer, complying with British standard EN12021.

Cylinders are inspected and pressure tested. The certificates are displayed.

Oxygen

All our staff are first-aid trained and every boat is equipped with marine first-aid boxes with oxygen on board. Supplementary oxygen is available at base on shore.

Our Watamu community ambulance is available and equipped to provide emergency support.

Divers Alert Network

Diving activities at Aqua Ventures are insured and supported by the Divers Alert Network.

Customers are able to purchase diving insurance from DAN through Aqua Ventures.

Locally we have access to two chambers operated by the Kenya Navy.