Associations· Safety

DAN
Divers Alert Network

DAN is a non-profit medical and research organization focusing on the health and safety of recreational scuba divers and offers an international network for the treatment of diving accidents. Low cost insurance policies cover accidents all over the world.

DAN’s initials stand for ‘Divers Alert Network’, or as its typically known in some countries ‘divers’ network’. DAN was founded in 1980 by some scientists and university professors of high international prestige, in the U.S, Italy and Spain, who became aware that diving emergencies require special knowledge that is not always available in the usual medical emergency service facilities.

DAN Objectives
Administrating and maintaining an international network of emergency centers, on call 24 hours a day, guaranteeing specialized assistance to any diver needing it anywhere in the world.

DAN also provides medical advice, carries out research on accident prevention, organizes courses and seminars to increase recreational diver formation and responsibility and finances and backs Hyperbaric Medical Centers in developing countries.