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The Polar explorer and Chapter Chairman Mark Wood stated "We have 110 members in this chapter from several different ex
,This event will be held on Wednesday 3 April 2019 at 18.30 at the Frontline Club, 13 Norfolk Place, Paddington, London, W2 1QJ
Tickets cost £10 members / £20 non members. All are welcome.
Read moreOn 18 January 2019 I wrote that the 'Friends of Portheras Cove
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The RNLI are always keen to run a scuba diver and / or tech / rebreather rescue scenario because it helps educate everyone. And it is a good opportunity to explain the rescue staff on how you handle (and don't handle) a rebreather!
Read moreThe award ceremony was held at the Royal Lancaster Hotel London on Thursday 24 January 2019.
Read moreAn estimated 3.7 million people in the UK wear plastic contact lenses, of which 20% admit to disposing their lenses down the sink or toilet.
Read moreIt is now possible that UK pleasure vessels can be temporarily used commercially without having to comply with the usual vessel codes.
, , Read moreWe all know that the Tham Luang cave rescue was highly successful. What is less well known is that there were a number of logistical difficulties along the way for the British divers.
Read moreEntries must be submitted by Friday 4 January 2019 (midnight GMT) because judging will be taking place from Sun
Read more,Our employers have been very understanding throughout the entire process for which we're really grateful.
Cave divers Rick Stanton MBE and John Volanthen, along with
,It soon became clear that Rick Stanton and John Volanthen would need to augment the cave diving team, and expedition cave divers
,"For services to cave diving overseas"
, ,,It's incredible to be recognised in such a way and all of us on the team are extremely appreciative of all the support that we've received from family, friends, cavers, divers, colleagues and strangers alike. Josh Bratchley
"For gallantry of a high order in the rescue of 12 junior footballers and their coach, trapped in a cave in Thailand"
, ,,Behind every one of the cave divers being honoured is a supporting cast of family, friends, rescue volunteers and employers. The support and help from all these people made it possible for us to complete a successful rescue.
"For gallantry of a high order in the rescue of 12 junior footballers and their coach, trapped in a cave in Thailand"
, ,,Thank you to everyone for the amazing support we had both during and following the rescue. Jason Mallinson
"For services to cave diving overseas"
, ,,I feel very privileged to receive this honour. I simply did my part within an outstanding team that pulled together to change these boys lives. Connor Roe
"For demonstrating exceptional bravery - putting [himself] in danger to protect others"
,,Rick is the quiet man who quietly and continuously, with incredible determination, starts at A and gets to Z, and achieves things. Nothing stands in his way. He is one of those individuals who is going to get there.
"For services to cave diving overseas"
, ,,This was a TEAM effort and I'm very honoured to be recognised with an MBE, particularly as you don't go into a major rescue expecting such a positive outcome for those in trouble. For me saving the kids is the icing on the cake.
"For demonstrating exceptional bravery - putting [himself] in danger to protect others"
, ,, Read moreIt is an honour to have been recognised for my actions during the Tham Luang cave rescue, however success was achieved by a large team from the UK, Thailand and many other nations.
Alan was a friendly colleague who loved being outside and talking to anyone. As a child he developed the skill of always finding something of common interest to discuss with anyone he met and he carried this through into his adult life.
,He was awarded the MBE medal by fellow scuba diver, HRH Prince Charles in rec
Read moreThe British Cave Rescue Council is a co-ordinating body for voluntary underground rescues in the British I
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The Underwater Training Centre was founded in 1972 and employed 48 people. It trained personnel to work in the commercial diving field, such as the North Sea.
Read moreThe award recognises an individual who has enthusiastically contributed to the European diving community and it was named in honour of
Read more"Light Monkey has been a big supporter of EUROTEK for many years" stated Rosemary E Lunn, EUROTEK founder. "We are therefore delighted that they have generously donated a lighting system as a ticket prize."
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