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Risk Management for Dive Professionals

Sean Harrison, Jim Allen, and Aaron Zimmer provided an engaging seminar designed for dive professionals that featured practical strategies and real-life stories to help protect students, professionals and their business’ in today’s litigious society. The trio taught how to recognize potential risks, reduce liability, and apply best practices that keep professionals and their divers safe.

Their discussion underscored the importance of consistent documentation and proactive decision making, reminding attendees that strong habits on land and underwater form the foundation of true risk management. They emphasized that small oversights often lead to preventable incidents. This can be mitigated with disciplined planning and clear communication. By taking these simple steps dive professionals create a safer environment for everyone involved. For many in the audience, the session served as both a refresher and a call to elevate professional standards across every level of training.

The Chapman School of Seamanship’s panel of experts shared insights, practical tips, and proven strategies to help reduce risks and improve safety standards while boating. They provided actionable steps for making time on the water safer and more efficient. Their guidance highlighted how thoughtful preparation, disciplined seamanship, and clear communication can transform routine outings into safer and more confident experiences for boaters and divers of all levels.

The panel also demonstrated how adopting structured safety protocols not only prevents accidents but strengthens the professionalism of the broader maritime community. Their message resonated with attendees who understand that excellence on the water begins long before the vessel ever leaves the dock.

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