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Tourism Minister Pledges to Amend Maldives’ Recreational Diving Regulations

Tourism Minister Ibrahim Faisal announced that the Maldives will soon revise its recreational diving regulations, which have been unchanged since 1991, speaking at the Fuvahmulah Tourism Awards 2024 ceremony. He said the rules are outdated and that discussions with experts would begin immediately after the weekend to update them in line with international standards.

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  • The rules were made in 1991 based on the development of diving in the Maldives. We are now in 2024, so there will be amendments that need to be made

    Ibrahim Faisal, Tourism Minister Maldives Republic Open the report (Maldives Republic)

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  • 24-hour no-fly period enforced by the Maldives after diving Maldives Republic One key issue raised was the 24-hour no-fly period after diving, which the Maldives enforces.

    Word for word from the report in Maldives Republic. Open the report

  • 18 hours no-fly period allowed in other countries Maldives Republic The minister pointed out that other countries allow air travel after just 18 hours, suggesting that Maldivian regulations are in need of modernisation.

    Word for word from the report in Maldives Republic. Open the report

  • 12- to 18-hour interval DAN research finds sufficient for most recreational dives Maldives Republic research has shown that a 12- to 18-hour interval is sufficient for most recreational dives

    Word for word from the report in Maldives Republic. Open the report

  • 1991 year year the current recreational diving rules were made Maldives Republic “The rules were made in 1991 based on the development of diving in the Maldives. We are now in 2024, so there will be amendments that need to be made,” Faisal said.

    Word for word from the report in Maldives Republic. Open the report

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  • The Fuvahmulah Tourism Awards 2024 ceremony, held in celebration of International Tourism Day, took place and the Tourism Minister spoke there. Maldives Republic Speaking at the Fuvahmulah Tourism Awards 2024 ceremony, held in celebration of International Tourism Day, the minister emphasised that the current rules governing scuba diving are outdated and pose challenges to the industry.

    Word for word from the report in Maldives Republic. Open the report

  • Discussions with experts and relevant authorities on updating the diving rules were set to begin immediately after the weekend. immediately after the weekend Maldives Republic He added that discussions with experts and relevant authorities would begin immediately after the weekend, with the goal of updating the rules in line with international standards and best practices.

    Word for word from the report in Maldives Republic. Open the report

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Tourism & hospitality

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Fuvahmulah

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DAN (Divers Alert Network)Fuvahmulah City CouncilIbrahim Faisal Tourism MinisterMinistry of Tourism