MERIMBULA DIVERS LODGE 

DIVE SAFETY

Diving involves physical activity in an environment hostile to human life. It requires a reasonable level of fitness and there are some medical conditions that increase the risks. You will be required to complete a medical questionaire before any dive course and if any doubt exists a full medical examination will be required.

In general we would recommend everyone have a medical examination prior to diving. The South Pacific Underwater Medical Association (SPUMS) maintains a list of fully trained dive medical doctors. Ideally your dive medical should be completed by one of these doctors. However any trained doctor can complete the medical. We recommend you see your own doctor prior to coming to Merimbula. We can provide a standard examination form with information on the risks of diving to assist your doctor during the examination.

We offer DAN first aid and other safety courses .