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DIVING REGULATIONS
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All diving in Malta is subject to the Malta Diving Regulations. Regulations covering diving are there to ensure the maximum safety for divers.
Any person wishing to dive needs to register at a dive centre prior to diving. Registration includes filling out a form of personal details and showing proof of qualifications (except for persons attending a PADI open-water course or equivalent; or a taster dive). In the case of minors, a written consent of parent or legal guardian is required.
All persons registering at a dive centre are required to fill out a medical questionnaire to show that they are medically fit to dive. Notwithstanding the answers in the medical statement, in any case of doubt or at the discretion of the director of diving, persons may be requested to undergo a full medical examination by a physician who shall give his approval in writing before diving.
Diving Services
Only licensed dive centres are allowed to offer the following diving services: Training and education, organised and guided diving, rental of scuba equipment.
Diving Instruction
Only qualified diving instructors registered at a licensed dive centre are allowed to offer diving instruction services.
Archaeological Finds
In some areas of the Islands, diving is strictly prohibited in order to protect the archaeological underwater heritage. These areas will be pointed out to you when you receive instruction or obtain your diving permit.
If you come across archaeological or cultural finds while diving, you should report these to the authorities. Do not let temptation spoil your holiday. Removal of finds or failure to report them is considered unlawful. These guidelines, and those protecting natural fauna and flora, are common sense to sports' divers worldwide.
April 2004
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USEFUL INFORMATION
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Appointments for diving medical examinations can be booked at all dive centres.
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