CDWS Rules and Regulations:

Since CDWS was created on the 17th of April 2007; it has established a solid plan to improve the quality of services and the service providers.

CDWS has emphasized the implementation of the training agencies standards. All diving operations must comply with the international standards for recreational scuba diving service provider registered as ISO 24803:2007/ EN 14467:2004 in order to obtain a license to operate in Egypt.

• Foreign Dive Professionals in Egypt

  February 12, 2010

  CDWS welcomes legitimate foreign dive professional in Egypt. There are two ways for you to conduct diving activities legitimately in Egypt:

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• Tanks hydrostatic & visual testing centers requirements

  August 31, 2009

  Updated: 31 August '09: To meet internationally recognised standards, the cylinder testing requirements for centres set out by the CDWS committee include the following: FOR FULL INFORMATION DOWNLOAD THE PDF

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• Recreational Technical Diving Centres Requirements and Standards

  May 14, 2009

  This certification scheme specifies minimum requirements to certify the conformity of the services of technical diving service providers. Technical diving centres are legitimate MOT licensed diving centres that provide the following in addition to the regular recreational scuba services and has successfully obtained a Recreational Technical Diving Service Provider Certification (RTDSPC) from CDWS: 1. Teach technical diving courses. 2. Organize guided technical dives. 3. Blend and/or sell diving gas mixes such as: Nitrox, Trimix, Heliox and O2 for diving. Recreational Technical diving service providers must apply for a (RTDSPC) from CDWS and should comply with the technical training agency standards and the following requirements. FOR FULL INFORMATION DOWNLOAD THE PDF

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• CDWS Rules on GLOVES & KNIVES

  May 12, 2009

  The official CDWS statement with regards to wearing gloves & carrying dive knives can be downloaded here

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• CDWS RATIOS

  May 12, 2009

  For the diving activities: CDWS is implementing the World Recreational Scuba Training Council (WRSTC) standards www.wrstc.com for recreational diving. For more information please download the PDF

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• CDWS Depth Limitations

  May 11, 2009

  For full information on maximum depths for recreational activities and for different activities please download the PDF

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