Tank Hydrostatic and Visual Testing Center Requirements
15 October 2024
Diving Centers Standards
26 March 2024
Diving Centers Standards
Safari Boats Standards
26 March 2024
Safari Boats Standards
Foreign Dive Professionals in Egypt
20 February 2024
Foreign Dive Professionals in Egypt
TM declaration for water sports center (snorkel service provider)
20 February 2024
TM declaration for water sports center (snorkel service provider)
TM declaration for Diving and Safari
20 February 2024
TM declaration for Diving and Safari
Technical Requirements for WS centers as per protocol
20 February 2024
Technical Requirements for WS centers as per protocol
Technical Requirements for diving centers as per protocol
20 February 2024
Technical Requirements for diving centers as per protocol
Instructions for visiting the SS Thistlegorm wreck
15 November 2023
Preservation Guidelines when visiting the SS Thistlegorm
Penalties list, law no. 291 of 2021
14 August 2023
Penalties list, law no. 291 of 2021
Gloves and Knives policy
14 August 2023
Gloves and Knives policy
Conditions of Adding "Kite surfing" to Safari Boat
24 January 2019
Conditions of adding Kite surfing as an activity to CDWS members' safari boat.
Technical diving hosted by recreational diving operation
23 January 2019
The rules and regulations in case of occasional technical diving activities done by clients, tec clubs or schools and hosted by a recreational diving operation (safari boat/dive center)
Recreational technical diving requirements for diving centers and safari boats
22 January 2019
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
Filling Stations Standard
21 January 2019
The CDWS depth limitations
19 January 2019
For full information on maximum depths for recreational activities and for different activities please download the PDF.....
The CDWS Ratio for Diving and Snorkeling Activites
18 January 2019
For the diving activities: the CDWS is implementing the World Recreational Scuba Training Council (WRSTC) standards www.wrstc.com for recreational diving. For more information please download the PDF.
The CDWS statement on the Use of Muck Stick
16 January 2019
The CDWS strongly forbids scuba divers and photographers to use these sticks in an attempt to promote an eco-friendly marine environment in the Red Sea. The penalty list for environmental violations will apply. FOR FULL INFORMATION DOWNLOAD THE PDF
The CDWS Policy for Solo Diving
15 January 2019
To be allowed to dive solo; a diver has to successfully pass a solo diving training course and earn such a certification from a recognized training agency. FOR FULL INFORMATION DOWNLOAD THE PDF
Audit Request
11 January 2019