Safety
*see below for speargun update

We take very good care of the Atlantis IV. From the engine room to the anchor locker, we constantly work on every part of the boat to stay on top of issues that may arise. Our efforts also strive to keep our clients very comfortable while on board. We call it "Civilized Diving."

For boating safety we keep life jackets, a throw ring, flares, fire extinguishers, an Epirb, AIS system, weather integrated radar, satellite GPS navigation system and marine radio.

For personal safety we carry a first aid kit, oxygen, blood pressure cuff, defibrillator, ice and hot water.

Every passenger on board is expected to behave in a responsible manner on the boat and in the water. We travel many miles out to sea and reaching advanced medical care will involve some delay. It is appropriate and expected that passengers to communicate with the captain about existing or new medical issues or concerns so we can take appropriate steps or action. Any special needs or requests (medical, physical or otherwise) need to be communicated in advance with the captain so we can be aware and make appropriate accomodations.

Any illness or issue that may arise while out to sea is to be communicated with the Captain immediately so we can take appropriate steps to provide care.

2023 Update: Spearfishing/Speargun Safety:

• A speargun is very similar to a firearm.
• Safe handling is mandatory both in the water and on the boat.
• NO speargun is to ever be pointed at someone, whether cocked or not.
• No one is to have a cocked speargun underwater when not actively spearfishing.
• NO speargun is to be cocked while on the hang line, on the ladder or on the boat.
• Always hand a speargun to someone butt-first.
• Low visibility situations require more diligence from the diver: you are responsible for your speargun safety in lower visibility.
• On board, spearguns are to be stowed on the cockpit floor along the rear side gunnels, preferably with the point facing the stern.
• Spearpoles also require adherence to these safety practices.
• These expectations on the Atlantis IV are not negotiable.
• If another operator you dive with does not also adhere to these basic speargun safety rules, please think twice.
• We want all of our Pink Boat divers to be educated and aware, and to practice speargun safety for themselves and for their fellow divers.