Maldives to enact law on technical diving

The Maldives government is considering legislation to regulate technical diving following the deaths of five Italian divers in an underwater cave. Technical diving allows going beyond recreational limits and requires specialized training. Government Spokesperson Mohamed Hussain Shareef announced at a press conference that discussions have begun and hopes a law can be introduced soon. He noted there are experienced Maldivian divers capable of such operations. The bodies were recovered by a Finnish team. Authorities in both countries are investigating. Staff Sergeant Mohamed Mahudhee of the Maldives National Defence Force died during the search. Maldives Police Service is investigating whether negligence contributed to his death.

The Maldives government is considering legislation to regulate technical diving following the deaths of five Italian divers in an underwater cave. Technical diving allows going beyond recreational limits and requires specialized training. Government Spokesperson Mohamed Hussain Shareef announced at a press conference that discussions have begun and hopes a law can be introduced soon. He noted there are experienced Maldivian divers capable of such operations. The bodies were recovered by a Finnish team. Authorities in both countries are investigating. Staff Sergeant Mohamed Mahudhee of the Maldives National Defence Force died during the search. Maldives Police Service is investigating whether negligence contributed to his death.

The Maldives government is considering legislation to regulate technical diving following the deaths of five Italian divers in an underwater cave. Technical diving allows going beyond recreational limits and requires specialized training. Government Spokesperson Mohamed Hussain Shareef announced at a press conference that discussions have begun and hopes a law can be introduced soon. He noted there are experienced Maldivian divers capable of such operations. The bodies were recovered by a Finnish team. Authorities in both countries are investigating. Staff Sergeant Mohamed Mahudhee of the Maldives National Defence Force died during the search. Maldives Police Service is investigating whether negligence contributed to his death.

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