How to Communicate Underwater?

Are you okay?” and “Okay” Signal

The “Okay” signal is a Okay signal when wearing Okay signal when on the Okay signal when on
“demand-response” signal, gloves. surface at a distance. surface and one hand is
meaning that if one diver occupied.
asks another diver if he is
okay, he must respond with
either an “okay” signal or
communication that
something is wrong.
“Boat” “I cannot clear my ear.” “I have cramps.” “I am Stuck.”
“Take it easy or slowdown” “I am cold” “Watch or look”
“Danger in that direction” “Out of Air” “Get with your buddy” “Level off at this depth”

“Who will lead or who will “Something is wrong” “Distress” or “help me!”

follow”
“turn around” “Stop” “I am going up” or “End of “Which direction?”
dive” (ascend)
“Hold Hands” “I am going down” (descend)

Safety Reminders in Scuba Diving

During the Dive
 Breath normally all the time-never hold your breath
 Equalize your ears frequently as you descend.

After the Dive

 Stow all gear away on the boat.
 Debrief with guide and buddy and discuss what you can improve on the next dive.
 If you feel something strange, let others know.
 Do not fly until at least 18-24 hours. Flying is pressurized environment and can cause
decompression sickness if nitrogen has not dissipated from body.
 Listen to inner voice. If you feel you have exceeded your comfort level, the abort dive.
 When finishing descent, establish neutral buoyancy, ensure that ears are ok, check your
air and depth, tighten your weight belt if necessary, and communicate with your buddy
that you are ok.
 Watch your ascent rate on all dives.
 Make a safety stop.