DAN (Divers Alert Network)
Definition
Divers Alert Network (DAN) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to diver safety, emergency assistance, and dive medicine research.
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Divers Alert Network provides 24/7 emergency support, medical evacuation services, and dive accident insurance to divers around the world. Founded in 1980, DAN is recognized as a global leader in dive safety education and hyperbaric medicine research. DAN also funds studies on decompression illness, provides first aid and oxygen training, and helps divers find local chambers. Membership includes access to emergency hotlines and educational resources.
Frequently Asked Questions
DAN offers emergency medical assistance, dive accident insurance, travel medical coverage, safety training, and support for hyperbaric chambers worldwide.
While not mandatory, DAN insurance provides financial protection for dive-related injuries and is highly recommended, especially for remote or international trips.
No. Membership gives access to resources and hotlines, but insurance coverage requires a separate plan purchase, often bundled during signup.
Yes, DAN travel insurance can cover general medical emergencies, evacuation, and assistance services for travelers, not just divers.
DAN’s main headquarters is in Durham, North Carolina, USA, with regional branches in Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Latin America.