Can I take an unlicensed person scuba diving along with me if I’m PADI certified ?
Thursday, March 4th, 2010 at
12:13 pm
I’m learning scuba diving at a PADI facility, so I was wondering if I could train my younger brother the same way and then rent additional equipment so we can both go scuba diving, are there any legal implications of taking an unlicensed person alongside myself when going scuba diving?
No. Unless your becoming an instructor. Instructors are the only ones allowed to take uncertified divers out.
Legally, I’m sure there’s an issue. Even if your family wouldn’t sue you for having an accident with your brother, there could be criminal ramifications for giving an uncertified diver gear, and then having an accident or death resulting happen. It’s usually called criminal negligence.
No. Unless your becoming an instructor. Instructors are the only ones allowed to take uncertified divers out.
Legally, I’m sure there’s an issue. Even if your family wouldn’t sue you for having an accident with your brother, there could be criminal ramifications for giving an uncertified diver gear, and then having an accident or death resulting happen. It’s usually called criminal negligence.
References :
Master Scuba Diver
if your certified then shouldn’t you know that?
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uncerified
As a licensed private investigator who specializes in scuba accident investigation and certified PADI Divemaster, I have to scream, “No way!”
There’s a reason certification agencies make their instructors have a high number of logged dives before they can even sign up for an instructor course.
You might forget the one thing that gets your little brother killed or paralyzed. Then there’s attorneys like I work for, and as you mentioned [ossible manslaughter charges.
I hope this answered your question. Wait until your lil bro can get certified, and get ready for some fun.