Sri Vijaya Puram | January 28, 2026
In a move aimed at strengthening diver safety and ensuring strict adherence to regulatory norms, the Directorate of Tourism, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, has directed all registered scuba diving centres and operators to limit the number of dives by each dive professional to a maximum of four per day.
The directive follows observations by the Directorate that some registered scuba diving centres were not fully complying with the prescribed safety, supervision and quality standards outlined under the Guidelines for Scuba Diving Centres in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, as well as the terms and conditions issued by the Directorate.
According to the advisory, the decision has been taken in the interest of diver safety and regulatory compliance, in line with established safety guidelines. The cap applies to all dive professionals, including Dive Instructors and Dive Masters, engaged by registered scuba diving centres across the islands.
The Directorate has instructed all registered centres and operators to ensure strict compliance with the new limit with immediate effect. It has also cautioned that any violation of the directive will attract strict action, including cancellation of registration, as deemed appropriate by the Directorate of Tourism.
The move is expected to improve safety oversight, reduce fatigue among dive professionals, and enhance the overall quality of scuba diving operations in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, a globally renowned destination for underwater tourism.
