Announcement #1 of 2022

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Announcement #1 of 2022


Announcement #1 of 2022

02 January 2022

Dear CDWS members,  
The CDWS is announcing that the ID card renewal of the professionals holding a card with an expiry date of January 2022, is now open.    
To know the steps and the process of applying for online services, please review the guide for online services through the following link: https://cdws.travel/info/membership-services/members   
Important announcement: as per the recent decision taken by the CDWS’ board members, it has been decided that getting insurance for diving and snorkeling accidents is a new requirement for requesting or renewing the CDWS ID card of the diving and snorkeling professionals. The insurance policy should go in accordance with the following requirements:   
1- If the insurance policy is issued from Egypt, it must be by one of the insurance companies that are approved by the Egyptian General Financial Control Authority.   
2- The policy coverage must fulfill all the conditions stated by the CDWS.   
3- The minimum insurance coverage must comply with the stated amounts by the CDWS.   
4- The insurance policy document should be submitted in Arabic or English only, and therefore any document issued in another language must be translated into Arabic or English by an accredited translation office.   
For the insurance policy requirements and conditions, visit the following link:  
Regards, 
The Chamber of Diving and Water Sports