DEMA Pushes US Lawmakers To Add The Dive Boat Act To Current Legislation

DEMA is working to inform US lawmakers about the Dive Boat Act. This act aims to protect small dive businesses from changes to the Small Passenger Vessel Act (SPVA), which have raised costs for dive operators. These changes have caused many dive shops to delay upgrades, cut staff, or even close down. DEMA proposes adjustments to improve the insurance market for these businesses and requests support from divers to advocate for the Dive Boat Act.