Industry standards & more

CDWS acknowledge the international training agencies – that are members in the EUF and in the WRSTC. Their standards and policies for training courses, training dives and diving activities are to be followed by their dive professionals working in Egypt.

For the diving operations (diving centers and Safari boats) CDWS applies - in addition to the premises and equipment requirements of the Ministry of Tourism - the requirements stated in the ISO 24803/EN14467 standards for recreational scuba diving service provider.

Following the training agencies training standards and the requirements for the Scuba service providers insure the quality of training and services, thus; enhance the safety of our clients.

ISO/EN Certification Scheme
Diving Centre Requirements by CDWS & MOT [English]
Diving Centre Requirements by CDWS & MOT [Arabic]
Grading & Evaluation for Diving Centres

How to start a diving business

Important information you need to know first

Decree no. 250 of year 2008 by the Minister of Tourism states that no new licences will be granted to new dive centres in Sharm El Sheikh, Dahab, Hurghada and Safaga. This ban is for three years effective from 1st July 2008.

Steps to follow

1. Choose a diving destination open for new business
2. Establish an Egyptian company to run your activities
3. Rent/buy premises compliant with CDWS/MOT requirements
4. Fulfill the rest of CDWS/MOT requirements
5. Submit the following documents for CDWS for technical inspection
1. Company incorporation document
2. Commercial register
3. Tax card
4. Premises rental owner ship contract
5. Technical manger qualifications
6. If inspection is successful, pay CDWS one time registration fee plus annual membership fee and obtain a member ship letter & a Technical Validity Certificate (TVC)
7. Submit 5.a, b, c, d , e plus a membership letter and the TVC to the Ministry of Tourism inspection to obtain final license.

Industry standards & more

The Maritime Safety Authority regulations determine the minimum safety equipment requested for all the vessels operation in the Red Sea. Boats are granted the license to carry passengers only if they meet the safety requirements.

It is also prohibited to use any kind of paint materials containing the chemical compound Tri-Butyltin (TBT). Only Anti Fouling chemicals that are environmentally friendly at sea are allowed.

For the diving training and services:

CDWS acknowledge the international training agencies – that are members in the EUF and in the WRSTC. Their standards and policies for training courses, training dives and diving activities are to be followed by their dive professionals working in Egypt.

For the diving operations (diving centers and Safari boats) CDWS applies - in addition to the premises and equipment requirements of the Ministry of Tourism - the requirements stated in the ISO 24803/EN14467 standards for recreational scuba diving service provider.

Following the training agencies training standards and the requirements for the Scuba service providers insure the quality of training and services, thus; enhance the safety of our clients.

ISO/EN Certification Scheme
Liveaboard Requirements by CDWS & MOT [English] Grading & Evaluation for Liveaboards

How to start a Diving business

Important information you need to know first

In Sharm el Sheikh there are no marinas and the existing jetties are utilized beyond their maximum capacity. Therefore, the Governor of South Sinai has stopped licencing boats since 1998.

In the Red Sea Governorate, even though there is a similar ban in place, it is possible to get boat licences after the approval of the Governor at his office in Hurghada.

Steps to follow

1. choose a diving destination open for new business
2. establish an Egyptian company to run your activities
3. fulfill the rest of CDWS/MOT requirements
4. submit the following documents for CDWS for technical inspection
1. company incorporation document
2. commercial register
3. Tax card
4. technical manger qualifications
5. if inspection is successful, pay CDWS one time registration fee + annual membership fee and obtain a member ship letter & TVC
6. submit 4.a, b, c, d plus membership letter and TVC to MOT for MOT inspection to obtain final license

Industry standards & more

Water Sports Requirements by CDWS & MOT [English]
Water Sports Requirements by CDWS & MOT [Arabic]
Grading & Evaluation for Water Sports

How to start a Wind Surfing business

1. Choose a Wind Surfing destination open for new business
2. Establish an Egyptian company to run your activities
3. Rent/buy premises compliant with CDWS/MOT requirements
4. Fulfill the rest of CDWS/MOT requirements
5. Submit the following documents for CDWS for technical inspection
1. Company incorporation document
2. Commercial register
3. Tax card
4. Premises rental owner ship contract
5. Technical manger qualifications
6. If inspection is successful, pay CDWS one time registration fee plus annual membership fee and obtain a member ship letter & a Technical Validity Certificate (TVC)
7. Submit 5.a, b, c, d , e plus a membership letter and the TVC to the Ministry of Tourism inspection to obtain final license.

Industry standards & more

Water Sports Requirements by CDWS & MOT [English]
Water Sports Requirements by CDWS & MOT [Arabic]
Grading & Evaluation for Water Sports

How to start a Kite Surfing business

1. Choose a Wind Surfing destination open for new business
2. Establish an Egyptian company to run your activities
3. Rent/buy premises compliant with CDWS/MOT requirements
4. Fulfill the rest of CDWS/MOT requirements
5. Submit the following documents for CDWS for technical inspection
1. Company incorporation document
2. Commercial register
3. Tax card
4. Premises rental owner ship contract
5. Technical manger qualifications
6. If inspection is successful, pay CDWS one time registration fee plus annual membership fee and obtain a member ship letter & a Technical Validity Certificate (TVC)
7. Submit 5.a, b, c, d , e plus a membership letter and the TVC to the Ministry of Tourism inspection to obtain final license.

How to start a Snorkelling business

1. Choose a Snorkelling destination open for new business
2. Establish an Egyptian company to run your activities
3. Rent/buy premises compliant with CDWS/MOT requirements
4. Fulfill the rest of CDWS/MOT requirements
5. Submit the following documents for CDWS for technical inspection
1. Company incorporation document
2. Commercial register
3. Tax card
4. Premises rental owner ship contract
5. Technical manger qualifications
6. If inspection is successful, pay CDWS one time registration fee plus annual membership fee and obtain a member ship letter & a Technical Validity Certificate (TVC)
7. Submit 5.a, b, c, d , e plus a membership letter and the TVC to the Ministry of Tourism inspection to obtain final license.

Industry standards & more

Water Sports Requirements by CDWS & MOT [English]
Water Sports Requirements by CDWS & MOT [Arabic]
Grading & Evaluation for Water Sports

How to start a Water Sport business

1. Choose a Water Sport destination open for new business
2. Establish an Egyptian company to run your activities
3. Rent/buy premises compliant with CDWS/MOT requirements
4. Fulfill the rest of CDWS/MOT requirements
5. Submit the following documents for CDWS for technical inspection
1. Company incorporation document
2. Commercial register
3. Tax card
4. Premises rental owner ship contract
5. Technical manger qualifications
6. If inspection is successful, pay CDWS one time registration fee plus annual membership fee and obtain a member ship letter & a Technical Validity Certificate (TVC)
7. Submit 5.a, b, c, d , e plus a membership letter and the TVC to the Ministry of Tourism inspection to obtain final license.