Jeddah and Sharm Obhur

Use a buddy, a depth-appropriate dive plan, surface signaling and a competent guide. The authority marks Ann Ann as advanced at 20 m to 30 m. Avoid any overhead, cave or wreck penetration without verified site access, specialized training and an appropriate safety plan. Ask for oxygen, working radio, diver recall, rescue equipment, pickup procedures and suitable cylinder gas analysis. For freediving, DAN requires active safety supervision and no hyperventilation or solo apnea. Snorkelers need flotation appropriate to ability, segregation from propellers, and no unsupported safe-beach assumption. After scuba, DAN suggests at least 12 hours before flying following one no-decompression dive and at least 18 hours after repetitive or multi-day no-decompression diving; longer intervals can be prudent.

Call the Saudi emergency services (911 unified or 997 ambulance) first in a suspected dive injury, and ask the crew to initiate its marine emergency action plan and Coast Guard notification (994 as appropriate). Dr. Soliman Fakeeh Hospital in Jeddah advertises a hyperbaric service including decompression sickness treatment, but direct verification of chamber operating status, acceptance, chamber staff and transport route is mandatory. DAN offers emergency diving consultation at +1-919-684-9111 around the clock after EMS is activated. Ask the operator about actual evacuation times and ensure insurance covers recompression and medical evacuation. No emergency response time or guaranteed available chamber is established by the source set.

Follow the Saudi National Center for Wildlife and Saudi Water Sports and Diving Federation environmental guidance: no anchors on coral or seagrass, no waste disposal, no feeding or touching animals, minimize vessel disturbance and no spearfishing. The Red Sea Authority also tells guests not to collect coral, shells or marine material, and to use appropriate reef-safe products. Avoid standing on reef or touching wreck life; use properly authorized moorings and respect closures or protected zones. Unverified claims of shark sightings or guaranteed marine-mammal swims do not justify pursuit or direct interaction.