The CDWS Professional ID card agreement

The CDWS Professional ID card agreement

This agreement is made and entered by and between the Chamber of Diving and Water Sports – Egypt, herein after referred to as CDWS and the applicant named herein after as "I".

 

I hereby declare; that I have read, understand, and accept the terms of the CDWS Professional ID card agreement and renewal requirements listed below, which include financial responsibility and professional aspects, and that the information I have provided is accurate to the best of my knowledge and belief.

 

  1. The card is issued for the (center/ safari boat) member of CDWS. The member and/or CDWS have the right to retain or cancel the card in case of any violation of the International or local rules and regulations
  2. I acknowledge that I am not an agent, employee, or legal representative of CDWS.
  3. I acknowledge that my ID card renewal is not solely based on the submission of the renewal application and fee. CDWS ID card renewal is subject to annual review and acceptance by CDWS.
  4. I understand that I have to abide by the training agency standards and the standards of professional service provision of CDWS. I also pledge not to practice the profession of training or guidance unless after renewing the license of the training organization to which I am affiliated, and I know that I will be legally responsible in the case of practicing the profession without a valid license.
  5. I acknowledge that I have no right to do marketing and advertising or sell any diving or water sports activities through social networking pages and/ or websites, as this is the right of tourist establishments that have a valid license from the Ministry of Tourism and that the CDWS card does not give the right to advertise or do marketing through websites or social media channels individually or without obtaining a valid license from the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities, as this is considered a violation of the Ministerial Decree No. 444 of 2011, and its amendments by Ministerial Resolution No. 291 of 2021 and not adhering to it will expos me to the penalties contained therein.
  6. I acknowledge that I have to inform the CDWS of any changes i.e., address e-mail, etc.
  7. I acknowledge that I will be subjected to the standard of quality and professionalism adopted by the CDWS in coordination with the Ministry of Tourism.
  8. I acknowledge that in case I did not renew my CDWS for two years or more I will undergo the quality and professional standard tests set by the CDWS in coordination with the Ministry of Tourism.
  9. I agree to promptly and immediately report to CDWS all aquatic accidents of any nature while on duty.
  10. I hereby affirm that I will abide by the rules and regulations of the National Parks, Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities and the CDWS, I will respect local and international standards, and that I will at all times protect and preserve the marine environment. I fully understand that I will be liable in case of any violation and may also have my ID card suspended or revoked according to the penalties approved by the CDWS and the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities.
  11.  I acknowledge that the data and the information I provide in the application are correct.
  12. I acknowledge that I should use a diving computer during service provision diving activities.
  13. I acknowledge that I should have the original CDWS ID during performing my work and that I must show it to the CDWS/ Ministry of Tourism inspectors upon request.
  14. I acknowledge and accept that CDWS is doing audio and video records for all inspections, investigations, and joint campaigns between the MOTA and the CDWS, whether at the Jetties, mainland, or sea.
  15. I acknowledge I should have a medical insurance policy to cover my treatment expenses in case of any diving accidents, I admit that it is my responsibility to cover my medical treatment expenses in case I don’t have a valid medical insurance policy.
  16. For Instructors, I acknowledge my comprehension that a 2 stars instructor (OWSI) or its equivalent is the minimum required dive certification level/ qualification either to execute intro dives or DSD. During these activities, each instructor has to have only one participant at a time, and it is prohibited to be distracted by either filming or guiding other divers. I admit that by violating these rules, I will be subjected to penalties according to the penalties policy announced earlier.
  17. For Divers, I acknowledge my comprehension that a dive guide is prohibited to execute any intro dives or DSD, I admit that by violating these rules, I will be subjected to penalties according to the penalties policy announced earlier.