Divers Alert Network (DAN) is the world’s most recognised and respected dive safety organisation comprised of dive professionals and medical experts dedicated to supporting divers.

Through research, medical services, educational programs and global response initiatives, DAN has created an extensive network capable of providing divers around the world with vital services.

Every day, divers around the globe look too DAN as their dive safety organisation. Be part of the community and dive safe with DAN. Become a DAN member today.

Dive confidently knowing that you have the world’s leading dive safety organisation watching out for you. As a DAN Member, you not only receive valuable benefits, your membership helps support vital DAN health and safety initiatives.

EMERGENCY EVACUATION ASSISTANCE: DAN Members enjoy up to R900,000 of evacuation assistance coverage for diving and nondiving medical emergencies anytime you travel more than 100km from home.

24/7 EMERGENCY HOTLINE: Supporting divers worldwide, our staff is on call 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, to assist you with the coordination of emergency care and evacuation. +27 82-810-6010.

MEDICAL INFORMATION LINE: Need non-urgent, medical information? Call us and speak to a specialist +27 82-810-6010. You can submit non-urgent medical questions via email anytime at danmedic@dansa.org.

WORLDCUE PLANNER: Your real-time resource offering information about vaccinations, travel document requirements, foreign exchange rates and travel advisories.

ALERT DIVER MAGAZINE: Alert Diver is the widest-circulated dive magazine in the world. The quarterly edition is an exclusive benefit of DAN membership.

At DAN, we believe a smarter diver is a safer diver. That’s why, for over 20 years, we have made it our mission to deliver extensive educational and dive safety resources to help you stay safe — both in and out of the water.

HEALTH & DIVING REFERENCE LIBRARY: Developed from decades of DAN research and experience, this comprehensive collection of free resource materials provides vital insights into topics critical to diver health and safety.

SMART GUIDES TO SAFE DIVING: Each guide delivers relevant diver health and safety information in a concise, easy-to-read format.

SOCIAL MEDIA RESOURCES: In addition to DAN’s Dive blog, active social media accounts on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube provide another medium for us to engage with our network of divers.

Dive Masters and Instructors working abroad within the DAN Southern Africa region now have access to the additional benefit of being able to extend their cover benefits, on specific application and only as a Master member. To activate this extension benefit, an application will need to be submitted to the DAN office for approval whenever the period exceeds 90 consecutive days, for each successive 90-day period. Dive Masters and Instructors working abroad must apply for Master membership within their country of residence within the DAN Southern Africa region prior to departure. To apply for a travel extension it is highly recommended to have additional travel insurance in place.

Dive Masters and Instructors working abroad now have access to the additional benefit of being able to extend their cover benefits up to a period of 365 days, on specific application and only as a Master member. To activate this extension benefit, an application will need to be submitted to the DAN office for approval whenever the period exceeds 90 consecutive days. When working outside the DAN Southern Africa territory, there will be an additional fee to extend their membership benefits based on the duration and the destination of the trip up to a maximum of a 365 days’ continuous period away. Dive Masters and Instructors working abroad must apply for Master membership within their country of residence within the DAN Southern Africa region prior to departure. To apply for a travel extension you will need additional travel insurance in place.

Divers Alert Network (DAN) continues to support divers in response to the rabies outbreak among the Cape Fur seal populations in the Western Cape, South Africa. While it is crucial to avoid direct contact with seals that may be infected, we recognise that it may not always be possible. In the event that a DAN member is bitten by a seal, DAN will provide medical assistance, emergency transport, and cover the cost of necessary treatment. If a rabies vaccination is required following a seal bite, it will be covered under your DAN membership benefits. However, please note that the rabies vaccine will not be covered if administered as a preventative measure (prophylaxis).
 
In case of a seal bite or any diving-related emergency, it is essential to contact the DAN Emergency Hotline at +27-82-810-6010. This number provides critical support, including care coordination and evacuation assistance. It also grants access to DAN’s emergency evacuation services and treatment coverage, even for non-diving-related emergencies.
 
Please be aware that DAN benefits act as secondary coverage to your primary healthcare and travel insurance. DAN Southern Africa is not an insurance provider and does not sell medical or travel insurance. Instead, we are a non-profit organisation that provides emergency medical coverage to our members through a group insurance policy, focused on travel, medical, and diving-related emergencies. DAN Southern Africa’s primary mission is dive safety. Our efforts, from emergency assistance to safety initiatives and medical research, are dedicated to ensuring divers' well-being. For more details about DAN’s annual membership benefits, download the membership guide.